Question regarding Albany Regional Hospital's accreditation status in light of coronial inquiries, particularly the Kieran Whatmore case. The answer confirms accreditation in 2009 and a reassessment due in late 2011.

AnsweredQoN 4898Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 March 2011
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Has Albany Regional Hospital passed its accreditation in the last two years, considering it has been subject to three coronial inquiries, and also the scathing coroner’s report into the death of Kieran Whatmore?

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Answered
12 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
Albany Hospital, as part of the WA Country Health Service - Great Southern region participates in the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards Accreditation four year quality cycle.
In March 2009 the health service achieved organisational wide accreditation, being measured against the Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program standards. The health service is due for reassessment in late 2011.
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