❓ Mr Hort inquires about the integration of the ECHO prison health system with My Health Record. The Department of Justice acknowledges the lack of interoperability and outlines plans to review ECHO and explore future integration options, while prioritising data security.
AnsweredQoN 863Legislative Assembly
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(1) When will the ECHO system used in Western Australian prisons become compatible with My Health Record? (2) What work, if any, is currently underway to enable integration between ECHO and My Health Record? (3) What barriers, if any, have been identified that are preventing ECHO from becoming compatible with My Health Record?
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Answered
18 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
9 days
The Department of Justice advises:
1-3) ECHO was designed to support internal operations and interfaces with the Total Offender Management Solution (TOMS), but it does not currently support external interoperability. The Department continues to prioritise safe and effective health service delivery within the custodial environment. A key consideration in any potential integration is the need to safeguard sensitive health information in a custodial setting. To support future service improvements the Department is developing a business case to review ECHO and explore future options. This work will consider opportunities to enhance digital health capabilities, including integration with broader health systems, while ensuring that any solution meets the unique requirements of custodial care.
1-3) ECHO was designed to support internal operations and interfaces with the Total Offender Management Solution (TOMS), but it does not currently support external interoperability. The Department continues to prioritise safe and effective health service delivery within the custodial environment. A key consideration in any potential integration is the need to safeguard sensitive health information in a custodial setting. To support future service improvements the Department is developing a business case to review ECHO and explore future options. This work will consider opportunities to enhance digital health capabilities, including integration with broader health systems, while ensuring that any solution meets the unique requirements of custodial care.
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