Question regarding the average cost of a bed per day at Fiona Stanley Hospital in 2014-2015, with a breakdown provided for general and mental health beds. The answer reveals significantly higher costs for mental health beds.

AnsweredQoN 3838Legislative Council
Asked
24 February 2016
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Mental Health

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What was the average cost of a bed per day at the Fiona Stanley hospital in 2014-2015?

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Answered
28 April 2016
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
64 days
Based on the last quarter of 2014/2015, the average cost of a general bed per day, which excludes mental health beds, was $1,836.
Based on the first six months of 2015/2016, the average cost of a mental health bed per day was $2,673.

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