HEDLAND HEALTH CAMPUS —
INVESTIGATION
649. Hon
NEIL THOMSON to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Health:
I refer to the tragic death of a woman
by suicide at Hedland Health Campus in June 2022.
(1) When will the
''full and thorough'' investigation into the woman's
death be completed and will the results be made public?
(2) How many
additional staff have been employed at the campus following the incident and
what measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of other patients?
(3) Has the
minister visited the campus following the incident to speak with and support
staff?
Hon
SAMANTHA ROWE replied:
I thank the member for some notice
of the question. On behalf of the Leader of the House, I provide the following
answer from the Minister for Health.
(1) The
investigation has been completed. The report will not be made public in
accordance with the family's wishes.
(2) WA Country
Health Service will implement all recommendations of the investigation.
(3) No. The
minister is scheduled to visit the Pilbara this year.