Page 2003 - Week 05 - Thursday, 16 May 2019
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These new governance arrangements mean that risks relating to bullying and other health culture issues are being monitored at the highest levels.
ACT Health—workplace culture
Ms Fitzharris (in reply to a question and a supplementary question by Miss C Burch on Thursday, 21 March 2019):
In the 2017-18 financial year, following a Professional Standards Unit investigation ACT Health terminated one employee for physical harm.
In the 2018-19 financial year to date, following a Professional Standards Unit investigation, Canberra Health Services has terminated one employee for sexual harassment.
The ACT Health Directorate was formed on 1 October 2018. Since that time, the Directorate has not terminated the employment of any employee resulting from disciplinary action relating to physical harm, sexual harassment or abuse at work.
Canberra Health Services—examination procedures
Ms Fitzharris (in reply to a supplementary question by Mr Wall on Tuesday, 2 April 2019):
Canberra Health Services Consumer Feedback and Engagement Team received an anonymous complaint on 7 February 2019 through an online feedback form.
On 7 February 2019 in accordance with normal procedure, the Consumer Feedback and Engagement Team, forwarded this feedback to the:
• Clinical Midwife Manager of the Birthing Suite;
• Executive Officer, Director of Nursing and Midwifery;
• Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery; and
• Clinical Director within the Division of Women, Youth and Children.
The Clinical Midwife Manager forwarded the feedback to all regular midwifery staff working in the Birthing unit at the time the email was sent.
Canberra Health Services—consent for procedures
Ms Fitzharris (in reply to a question and a supplementary question by Mr Hanson on Tuesday, 2 April 2019):
If a staff member of Canberra Health Services (CHS) believes that a crime may have been committed, they would have the same obligation to report this matter to the police or relevant authorities as any member of the public.
If a staff member believes that a CHS policy or procedure has not been followed, then this should be reported to their manager.
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