❓ Question regarding long-term inpatients at Graylands Hospital's clinical rehabilitation service, their wait times for transfer, and government plans for suitable placement. The answer reveals a significant number of long-term patients and a lack of data on transfer wait times.
AnsweredQoN 2003Legislative Council
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(1) How many patients in the clinical rehabilitation service program at Graylands Hospital have been inpatients for more than 12 months? (2) For clinical rehabilitation service inpatients who have been at Graylands Hospital greater than 12 months, what is the total length of time each patient has been waiting on transfer to suitable alternate accomodation? (3) Does the Government have a plan to place these patients in a more suitable setting?
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Answered
3 December 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
42 days
1. 67
2. Such information is not available - data collection processes do not include the length of time waiting for transfer to alternative accommodation.
3. The Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drug Services Plan 2015-2025, developed by the Mental Health Commission and the Drug and Alcohol Office in collaboration with the Department of Health, takes into account the needs of all consumers with a mental health and/or alcohol and other drug problem, including those currently staying at Graylands Hospital. It is anticipated that the Plan will be released for public consultation shortly following Government consideration.
2. Such information is not available - data collection processes do not include the length of time waiting for transfer to alternative accommodation.
3. The Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drug Services Plan 2015-2025, developed by the Mental Health Commission and the Drug and Alcohol Office in collaboration with the Department of Health, takes into account the needs of all consumers with a mental health and/or alcohol and other drug problem, including those currently staying at Graylands Hospital. It is anticipated that the Plan will be released for public consultation shortly following Government consideration.
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