The key focus of this consultation is to obtain stakeholder feedback on the preferred options for regulation of prescribing of medicines monitored via Western Australia’s real time prescription monitoring system, ScriptCheckWA.
The introduction of ScriptCheckWA will mean...More
The University of Western Australia and Western Australian Department of Health are conducting state-wide research to measure levels of awareness and understanding of the health impacts of climate change.
We are specifically seeking the views of Western Australian (WA) health care...More
Local Government enforcement agencies are required to report to the Department of Health on their performance of functions under the Food Act 2008 (Food Act) (as required by section 121) and the Public Health Act 2016 (Public Health Act) (as required by section 22). The Food Act reporting...More
The Bureau of Meteorology have released information to advise the summer of 2021/22 was the hottest on record. The higher maximums compounded by high overnight minimums resulted in the State Hazard Plan – Heatwave being activated on two occasions; the Festive Season holiday break and a...More
The Mental Health Workforce Action Plan (MH Action Plan) aims to set out actions to grow, support and develop an interprofessional mental health workforce that appropriately supports the future expansion of mental health services across the system .
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Establishment of the Health Services Act 2016
The Health Services Act 2016 commenced on 1 July 2016, providing a legal framework for clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities at all levels of the system and a devolved model of governance that enables decision-making closer to...More
Establishment of the Health Services Act 2016
The Health Services Act 2016 commenced on 1 July 2016, providing a legal framework for clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities at all levels of the system and a devolved model of governance that enables decision-making closer to...More
The Food Act 2008 (the Act) provides for the safety and suitability of food for human consumption and related purposes. The Act is the key initiative in achieving national consistency in the regulation of food incorporating model provisions agreed to by the Commonwealth, States and Territories...More
Advance care planning (ACP) is a voluntary process of planning for future health and personal care whereby the person’s values, beliefs and preferences are made known to guide decision-making at a future time when that person cannot make or communicate their decisions.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Consultation to inform development of the WA Mental Health Workforce Action Plan is now open!
Phase 1 consultations are now underway to inform the development of the WA Mental Health Workforce Action Plan (MH Action Plan). Your...More
The WA Department of Health Epidemiology Directorate provides both analysis capacity and advice on population health information to a range of stakeholders. Our clients are inclusive of the Department of Health, Health Service Providers, other WA government agencies, local government...More
The Hospital Stay Guideline for Hospitals and Disability Service Organisations (the Guideline) was developed by the Disability Health Network in 2016 and outlines a best practice approach for disability service organisations and hospitals in managing the hospital experience of individuals with...More
The intent of this consultation survey is to ensure the perspective of the Hospital Liaison GPs, Health Pathways Clinical Editors and the Central Referral Service is captured in the development of Referral Access Criteria (RAC) for Plastic Surgery public specialist outpatient services.
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Planning for your future healthcare:
Help shape the guide to the revised WA Advance Health Directive form
The End-of-Life Care Program is seeking input into the development of a guide to accompany the revised WA Advance Health Directive (AHD). The AHD Guide will...More
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Consultation on the draft WA Health Promotion Strategic Framework 2022-2026 has been extended until 11:59PM Friday 18 th February 2022.
You are invited to review and provide feedback on the Draft WA Health Promotion Strategic...More
Thank you for attending the International Day of People with Disability Event at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Please complete a short survey to improve future events.
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You are invited to share your perspective on the revised draft WA Health Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration (RRAD) Policy, which is being evaluated by the Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Directorate, Department of Health.
Early recognition and timely response when a...More
The Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Directorate is developing its strategic directions for 2022-2025 and invites you to have your say.
We are seeking the perspectives of staff across WA Health on our draft strategic direction, which includes proposed activities against four key...More
The Department of Health, Sustainable Health Review Recommendation 4 (SHR4) Project Team are calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from consumers, carers and people with lived experience, who would like to attend co-design training alongside Department of Health staff and other...More
Thank you for your interest in attending the Sustainable Health Review Recommendation 4, Citizen and Community Partnership (SHR4) Forum, Friday 22 October, 8.45am-12.30pm
THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY
Please register your details below and we will add you to the waitlist...More
Local Government enforcement agencies are required to report to the Department of Health on their performance of functions under the Food Act 2008 (Food Act) (as required by section 121) and the Public Health Act 2016 (Public Health Act) (as required by section 22). The Food Act reporting...More
The key focus of this consultation is to obtain feedback on the most effective option to manage the public health risks associated with the conveyance, treatment and disposal of wastewater in Western Australia (WA).
Please read the discussion paper on “Managing the public health risk...More
To assist us in evaluating this event, please take a few minutes to complete this survey. All responses remain confidential.
Note if you are;
only attending Day 1 please complete the survey at the end of Day 1.
attending Day 2...More
The WA Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System (HWSS) was established by the Department of Health in 2002 to monitor the health status of the general WA population. The HWSS collects data on both adults (>16 years of age), and children (<16 years of age). Any questions to collect child...More
The WA Department of Health Epidemiology Branch provides both advice and analysis on population health data to a range of stakeholders. Our clients are inclusive of the Department of Health, Health Service Providers, other WA government agencies, local government authorities, non-government...More
The introduction of the Health Services Act 2016 and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards 2nd Edition (2017) significantly changed the strategic and operational environment for the implementation of the WA Health Consent to Treatment Policy 2016 (Operational...More
The purpose of this consultation is to seek stakeholders' feedback in relation to the draft WA Health Genomics Strategy 2021 (‘Strategy’) and their opinions to inform the development of the first implementation plan. This consultation consists of two parts:
Part 1 will seek...More
Robust legislation is the cornerstone of tobacco control. Western Australia (WA) has had comprehensive tobacco legislation in place since 1990, and along with complementary Commonwealth legislation, it has played an important part in bringing down the prevalence of smoking among Western...More
Advance care planning (ACP) is an ongoing discussion between you, your loved ones and your health care professionals. It involves learning about the different choices available and choosing the type of medical care that is best for you. An Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a...More