A parliamentary question addresses the relocation of Whitby Falls Hostel residents to a new residence at Armadale Health Service, focusing on staffing levels and security measures for a resident with specific needs.

AnsweredQoN 753Legislative Council
Asked
14 September 2006
Portfolio
Health

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WHITBY FALLS HOSTEL - RESIDENTS
Further to the answer to question without notice 666 provided on 30 August 2006 regarding the proposed new arrangements for the Whitby Falls residents expecting to commence living in their new homes in February 2007 - (1) Will five men - four are currently living at Whitby Falls farm and one at Bentley Health Service - live in a single residence being built on the Armadale Health Service site? (2) How many staff - that is, full-time equivalents - will provide the daily care for these men in their new home? (3) Given that one man currently requires accommodation in a secure ward in Bentley Hospital, how will his security be assured at the new house? Hon SUE ELLERY

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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Two staff will be rostered on each morning shift and afternoon shift, with one staff member rostered for night shift, seven days a week. (3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.
(1) Will five men - four are currently living at Whitby Falls farm and one at Bentley Health Service - live in a single residence being built on the Armadale Health Service site? (2) How many staff - that is, full-time equivalents - will provide the daily care for these men in their new home? (3) Given that one man currently requires accommodation in a secure ward in Bentley Hospital, how will his security be assured at the new house? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Two staff will be rostered on each morning shift and afternoon shift, with one staff member rostered for night shift, seven days a week. (3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.
(2) How many staff - that is, full-time equivalents - will provide the daily care for these men in their new home? (3) Given that one man currently requires accommodation in a secure ward in Bentley Hospital, how will his security be assured at the new house? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Two staff will be rostered on each morning shift and afternoon shift, with one staff member rostered for night shift, seven days a week. (3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.
(3) Given that one man currently requires accommodation in a secure ward in Bentley Hospital, how will his security be assured at the new house? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Two staff will be rostered on each morning shift and afternoon shift, with one staff member rostered for night shift, seven days a week. (3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Two staff will be rostered on each morning shift and afternoon shift, with one staff member rostered for night shift, seven days a week. (3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) Two staff will be rostered on each morning shift and afternoon shift, with one staff member rostered for night shift, seven days a week. (3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.
(1) Yes. (2) Two staff will be rostered on each morning shift and afternoon shift, with one staff member rostered for night shift, seven days a week. (3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.
(2) Two staff will be rostered on each morning shift and afternoon shift, with one staff member rostered for night shift, seven days a week. (3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.
(3) The person currently located at the Bentley mental health service for older adults will receive additional observation by staff. In addition, the doors to Jacaranda House will be locked in the evening and overnight to ensure this man’s security and the security of others residing in the house, as per normalised community living.

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