❓ Hon Barbara Scott questions the Minister for Health regarding discrepancies between statements about 'state-of-the-art' facilities at Kaleeya Hospital and the reality of four-bed rooms, drawing comparisons with criticisms of Woodside Hospital. The Minister defends the situation by highlighting the ensuite facilities and patient choice.
AnsweredQoN 3341Legislative Council
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In correspondence as late as the 8 February 2005 faxed from Kaleeya Hospital, the Minister stated that the 'state-of-the-art' facilities at Kaleeya Hospital had single rooms with en-suite bathrooms -
(1) Was the Minister aware that statement is not correct when he signed the letter?
(2) Who was responsible for this error or misinformation?
(3) Is the Minister aware that he criticised Woodside Hospital on many occasions because it had four-bed rooms?
(4) Is the Minister aware that the fourth-bed in a room at Woodside Hospital is only used when the patient numbers exceed 20?
(5) Is the Minister aware that there is a now a four-bed room at Kaleeya Hospital that will need to be used most of the time?
(6) Why has the Minister allowed the use of a four-bed room at Kaleeya when he has been so critical of four-bed rooms at Woodside?
(1) Was the Minister aware that statement is not correct when he signed the letter?
(2) Who was responsible for this error or misinformation?
(3) Is the Minister aware that he criticised Woodside Hospital on many occasions because it had four-bed rooms?
(4) Is the Minister aware that the fourth-bed in a room at Woodside Hospital is only used when the patient numbers exceed 20?
(5) Is the Minister aware that there is a now a four-bed room at Kaleeya Hospital that will need to be used most of the time?
(6) Why has the Minister allowed the use of a four-bed room at Kaleeya when he has been so critical of four-bed rooms at Woodside?
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Answered
2 May 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
42 days
2. There was no error or misinformation. 3. Yes. 4. Yes. 5. There is a four bed room at Kaleeya Hospital - with an ensuite - unlike four bed rooms at Woodside Hospital. Its usage will depend on the operational requirements on any given day. 6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
3. Yes. 4. Yes. 5. There is a four bed room at Kaleeya Hospital - with an ensuite - unlike four bed rooms at Woodside Hospital. Its usage will depend on the operational requirements on any given day. 6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
4. Yes. 5. There is a four bed room at Kaleeya Hospital - with an ensuite - unlike four bed rooms at Woodside Hospital. Its usage will depend on the operational requirements on any given day. 6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
5. There is a four bed room at Kaleeya Hospital - with an ensuite - unlike four bed rooms at Woodside Hospital. Its usage will depend on the operational requirements on any given day. 6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
3. Yes. 4. Yes. 5. There is a four bed room at Kaleeya Hospital - with an ensuite - unlike four bed rooms at Woodside Hospital. Its usage will depend on the operational requirements on any given day. 6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
4. Yes. 5. There is a four bed room at Kaleeya Hospital - with an ensuite - unlike four bed rooms at Woodside Hospital. Its usage will depend on the operational requirements on any given day. 6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
5. There is a four bed room at Kaleeya Hospital - with an ensuite - unlike four bed rooms at Woodside Hospital. Its usage will depend on the operational requirements on any given day. 6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
6. Some patients, staff and Visiting Medical Practitioners have indicated the choice of a four bed room is worthwhile. The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has responded by providing that choice, along with single and two-bed wards - all with ensuite facilities.
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