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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 649 asked in the Legislative Council on 11 August 2022 by Hon Neil Thomson

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

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.