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❓ Mr L'Estrange asks about the supply of PPE in WA prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Health is managing PPE distribution based on COVID-19 scenarios, and there are currently no reported shortages.

AnsweredQoN 6093Legislative Assembly

Asked

15 April 2020

Member

Mr S.K. L'Estrange

Portfolio

Emergency Services; Corrective Services

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I refer to the management of the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic in Western Australian prisons, and I ask: (a) What quantities of the following supplies will be required and provided to prison staff for each prison: (i) Long-sleeved gown; (ii) Surgical face mask; (iii) Face shield or goggles; (iv) Disposable non-sterile gloves; (v) Hand sanitizer; and (vi) Anti-bacterial soap; (b) Are there any shortages of the above stores at any of the WA prisons/detention centres; and (c) If yes to (b): (i) Which prisons have shortages; and (ii) How and when will these shortages be rectified?

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Answered

19 May 2020

Responded by

Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services

Response time

6 days

(a) As the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic in WA is unknown, the Department cannot advise what quantities of the supplies outlined will be required at this stage. However, under a whole-of-State approach, the Department of Health is currently taking the lead in the distribution and allocation of Personal Protective Equipment, which will be guided by a scenario/category based decision framework outlining PPE requirements for five scenarios/categories of COVID-19.
(b) No.
(c) Not applicable.

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