❓ A WA parliamentary question reveals staff shortages and long wait times at the Bunbury General Dental Clinic. The response details vacant positions, wait times, and the number of people on the waiting list.
AnsweredQoN 4987Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the Bunbury General Dental Clinic, and ask -
(1) How many positions at the clinic are currently vacant (identify the position title)?
(2) How long has each position been vacant?
(3) What is the current wait time to access a -
(a) dentist; and
(b) dental specialist?
(4) How many people are on the wait list?
(1) How many positions at the clinic are currently vacant (identify the position title)?
(2) How long has each position been vacant?
(3) What is the current wait time to access a -
(a) dentist; and
(b) dental specialist?
(4) How many people are on the wait list?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
5 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health
Response time
117 days
Dental Health Services Bunbury General Dental Clinic is located within the South West region.
As at 17 January 2012;
(1) Dental Officer position 0.4 FTE vacant. Dental Clinic Assistant 3 FTE vacant.
(2) Dental Officer position has been vacant since March 2011. A Dental Officer has been recruited on the basis of an employer sponsored 457 visa, however the process is still under way. Dental Clinic Assistant positions have been vacant since December 2011.
(3) (a) Wait list (general) is 17.5 months as at 31 December 2011 to access a dentist.
(b) No dental specialists are employed at Bunbury General Dental Clinic.
(4) 1,360 people are on the wait list as at 31 December 2011.
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As at 17 January 2012;
(1) Dental Officer position 0.4 FTE vacant. Dental Clinic Assistant 3 FTE vacant.
(2) Dental Officer position has been vacant since March 2011. A Dental Officer has been recruited on the basis of an employer sponsored 457 visa, however the process is still under way. Dental Clinic Assistant positions have been vacant since December 2011.
(3) (a) Wait list (general) is 17.5 months as at 31 December 2011 to access a dentist.
(b) No dental specialists are employed at Bunbury General Dental Clinic.
(4) 1,360 people are on the wait list as at 31 December 2011.
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