❓ Question on Notice regarding audiology services in the South West electoral region, specifically focusing on FTE positions, vacancy rates, wait times, and the number of children on the waiting list for consultations as of October 1, 2015. The answer reveals limited audiology resources and significant wait times for children.
AnsweredQoN 3497Legislative Council
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I refer to audiologists in the South West electoral region, and ask as at 1 October 2015: (a) how many full time equivalent (FTE) positions are located in the South West and where are they located; (b) of those FTE positions, how many are permanent and how many are contract positions; (c) how many positions are currently vacant; (d) what is the wait time for a consultation; and (e) how many children are currently on the wait list for a consultation?
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Answered
1 December 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
42 days
Answer as at 1 October 2015 -
(a) 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) position based in Bunbury.
(b) 1 permanent position.
(c) Nil.
(d) All referrals are prioritised and urgent referrals are seen within one to two weeks. The average wait time is currently 71.7 days.
(e) 137.
(a) 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) position based in Bunbury.
(b) 1 permanent position.
(c) Nil.
(d) All referrals are prioritised and urgent referrals are seen within one to two weeks. The average wait time is currently 71.7 days.
(e) 137.
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