Page 3493 - Week 09 - Thursday, 24 August 2017

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are triaged. When this occurs the patient is allocated to an ED medical team and an ED nursing team, and is appropriately monitored within all clinical guidelines. The patient is moved to a bed space as soon as one becomes available.

In July 2017 there were 23 occurrences of patients recorded as being accommodated in this way.

Bimberi Youth Justice Centre—staffing

Ms Stephen-Smith (in reply to supplementary questions by Mrs Kikkert and Ms Lee on Tuesday, 15 August 2017):

1. On 29 July 2017, young people were released from their rooms in three wings at 9am and the final three wings at 10am.

On 31 July 2017, young people were released from their rooms in three wings at 9am and the final three wings at 10am.

2. On 29 July 2017, in addition to the on-call duty manager, the Senior Manager attended the Centre from 8:50am to 1:20pm and the Operations Manager attended from 1:30pm to 7:30pm. Management staff attended the centre to fill in for senior officers who were on unplanned leave as is covered in their on-call arrangements.

Minister for Health and Wellbeing—ministerial briefing

Ms Fitzharris (in reply to a supplementary question by Mr Wall on Wednesday, 16 August 2017):

1. Yes, I did receive an incoming minister’s brief as Assistant Minister for Health. This briefing package did not include any information about the AECOM report. My specific portfolio responsibility as Assistant Minister for Health included Population Health and Community Health.

Bimberi Youth Justice Centre—staff safety

Ms Berry (in reply to a question and supplementary questions by Mr Coe and Mrs Kikkert on Wednesday, 23 August 2017):

1. I am aware that a Category 2 incident occurred on 16 July 2017 involving six young people. The incident commenced at 11:22am and was contained by 11:26am. A briefing of the incident was provided to Minister Stephen Smith’s office on Sunday 17 July 2017. In the course of their duties, four staff were injured. Two sought medical treatment on the day for minor soft tissue injuries, with both of these returning to work on the day. Two followed up with their GPs the following day.

2. I have outlined the injuries in response to the question above. All staff responded appropriately to manage the incident. There is no disciplinary action arising from this incident.


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