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Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(a) Canberra Hospital

(b) Calvary Public Hospital

(c) Centenary Hospital for Women and Children

(d) University of Canberra Hospital

1.

Nil recorded

Nil recorded

Paediatric Medical Ward

Nil recorded

2.

N/A

N/A

Two rooms closed since 3 August 2018 due to a pin hole leak in pipework.

Impacted rooms will be returned to service following remediation in December 2018.

N/A

3.

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Canberra Hospital—plumbing issues
(Question No 2017)

Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, upon notice, on 2 November 2018:

(1) How many plumbing incidents in The Canberra Hospital (TCH) campus have occurred in the period 1 July 2017 to the date this question was published in the Questions on Notice Paper, that resulted in the closure, partial closure or loss of capacity in wards, operating theatres, other clinical spaces or other general spaces.

(2) In relation to each incident referred to in part (1), (a) where did they occur, (b) when did they occur and (c) what impact did they have on the relevant facility.

(3) As at the date on which this question was published in the Questions on Notice Paper, (a) in which wards, operating theatres, other clinical areas, or other general spaces of the TCH campus have problems with dampness, dampness-related mould, water leakage or any other plumbing-related issues been identified and (b) what is the nature of each identified problem.

(4) Which buildings on the TCH campus have the most problems with their plumbing.

(5) What plans does Canberra Health Services have to fix those problems.

(6) Do any wards, theatres, other clinical areas, or other general areas of TCH have problems with insects; if so, what impact does this have on patients and staff.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Two.


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