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Independent Governance Review of the Health Services Act 2016 SUBMISSION PORTAL
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 service delivery and patient care. The Act brought significant reform to the governance and structure of the WA health system: The Department, led by the Director General, has been was... MoreClosed 20 May 2022 -
Statutory Review of the Western Australia Food Act 2008
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 in the Food Regulation Agreement. The purpose of the Act is to improve the food regulatory system by providing for a risk-based approach to the management of the handling and sale of food for human... MoreClosed 5 May 2022 -
Consultation on draft advance care planning guides for consumers and health professionals
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. The End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA Department of Health has developed 2 guides to advance care planning: Health professional guide to advance care planning This... MoreClosed 13 April 2022 -
Mental Health Workforce Action Plan - Phase 1 Consultation
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 voice is important to us and as one of our stakeholders your input is critical to ensure the MH Action Plan addresses the current challenges and future opportunities to deliver high quality health care.... MoreClosed 25 March 2022 -
Epidemiology Directorate Client Feedback Survey 2022
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 authorities, non-government organisations, academics, and the public. You have been invited to participate in this survey because you have recently requested information from the Epidemiology... MoreClosed 23 March 2022 -
Hospital Stay Guideline Consultation
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 disability. The WA National Disability Service and the Disability Health Network have partnered to review and update the Guideline. Originally for hospitals and disability service... MoreClosed 25 February 2022 -
VAD Update: Reflections on the first 6 months
To assist us in evaluating this forum, please take a few minutes to complete this survey. All responses remain confidential. MoreClosed 24 February 2022 -
Plastic Surgery (Adult) Referral Access Criteria
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. Why are we developing RAC? Currently referral criteria for WA public specialist outpatient services is variable and limited, and it is difficult for referrers to navigate what will and will not be... MoreClosed 21 February 2022 -
Draft WA Health Promotion Strategic Framework 2022-2026 Public Consultation
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 Framework 2022–2026 (HPSF). The HPSF sets out a plan for reducing the prevalence of chronic disease and injury over the next five years. It builds on the achievements of the previous versions (2007-11,... MoreClosed 18 February 2022 -
Consultation on the Guide for the new WA Advance Health Directive
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 instruct people on how to complete the new AHD. Community consultation about the development of the new AHD Guide will occur from 31 January 2022 to 18 February 2022. Anyone with an interest... MoreClosed 18 February 2022 -
IDPwD 2021 Event Feedback
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. MoreClosed 17 December 2021 -
Review of the WA Health Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Policy
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 patient’s clinical condition worsens can minimise the need for more intensive and complex stabilising interventions . The RRAD Policy establishes minimum mandatory requirements for HSPs – ... MoreClosed 6 December 2021 -
Have your say on planning for Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
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 areas: Quality Intelligence Quality Improvement Culture and Capability Regulatory Stewardship All WA Health staff are welcome to provide a submission, and we are particularly... MoreClosed 12 November 2021 -
Expression of Interest: Authentic Co-Design Training
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 stakeholders. The training will involve a one hour online introductory session, followed by a full day face to face workshop. The workshops will be held in November. Please note places... MoreClosed 4 November 2021 -
SHR4 Forum "Engage, Share, Connect" RSVP
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 in case of cancellations. MoreClosed 20 October 2021 -
2020-2021 Food Act 2008 and Public Health Act 2016 Reporting
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 requirements have been in place since 2009/10 and the Public Health Act reporting requirements have been in place since 2016/17. The consultation will be for the 2020/21 reporting period (1 July 2020 to... MoreClosed 18 October 2021 -
Managing public health risks from wastewater conveyance, treatment and disposal in Western Australia
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 from the conveyance, treatment and disposal of wastewater in Western Australia” before completing this survey. The discussion paper provides a summary of the current regulatory framework... MoreClosed 18 June 2021 -
Voluntary Assisted Dying Implementation Conference
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 please complete the survey at the end of Day 2. MoreClosed 7 June 2021 -
Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System Content Review Survey
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 data are asked of the respective parent/carer in regard to the child. The HWSS, coordinated by the Health Survey Unit (Epidemiology Branch), provides important and timely information to support... MoreClosed 4 May 2021 -
Epidemiology Branch Client Feedback Survey 2021
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 organisations, academics and the public. You have been invited to participate in this survey because you have recently requested information from the Epidemiology Branch, using the new... MoreClosed 31 March 2021 -
Review of the WA Health Consent to Treatment Policy
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 Directive 0657/16 ). The Operational Directive is now being transitioned to a Mandatory Policy within the Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality Policy Framework issued under the... MoreClosed 16 March 2021 -
Stakeholder feedback on the draft WA Health Genomics Strategy 2021
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 feedback on the draft Strategy ; in particular the vision, underlying principles, enablers of success, key priority areas, goals, and initiatives. Part 2 will seek opinions on the three... MoreClosed 31 January 2021 -
Statutory Review of the Western Australian Tobacco Products Control Act 2006
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 Australians. A review of WA’s tobacco control legislation is now being undertaken to ensure that it remains contemporary, relevant and responsive to new and emerging issues in tobacco control. ... MoreClosed 6 November 2020 -
Road Testing the Revised Advance Health Directive
An Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a legal document that enables an individual to make decisions now about the treatment they would want, or not want, to receive if they became sick or injured and were incapable of communicating their wishes. More information on the current Western Australian (WA) AHD template is available for background information. The draft revised WA AHD template is being developed by the End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA... MoreClosed 23 October 2020 -
Draft strategies for advance care planning awareness raising, training and education consultation
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 legal document in which you can write what treatments you want or don’t want in specific circumstances. The End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA Department of Health is... MoreClosed 23 October 2020 -
2019-2020 Food Act 2008 and Public Health Act 2016 Reporting
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 requirements have been in place since 2009/10 and the Public Health Act reporting requirements have been in place since 2016/17. The consultation will be for the 2019/20 reporting period (1 July 2019 to... MoreClosed 12 October 2020 -
WA Men's Health and Wellbeing Policy: Annual Check-Up
The Western Australian Men’s Health and Wellbeing Policy (the Policy ) was launched in Men’s Health Week 2019 (10-16 June). The purpose of the Policy is to provide direction to the WA health system and its partners to deliver strategies to improve the physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing of men and boys in WA. The primary audience of the Policy is the WA health system. However, improvements in men’s health require the involvement of a range of agencies beyond the WA... MoreClosed 25 September 2020 -
Revised Western Australian Advance Health Directive Consultation Survey
An Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a legal document in which an individual may indicate whether they consent or refuse particular medical treatments in particular circumstances. More information on the current Western Australian (WA) AHD template is available for background information. The draft revised WA AHD template is being developed by the End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA Department of Health. The revised AHD is being developed following recommendations from... MoreClosed 4 September 2020 -
Air-handling Part 2
Analysis of the consultation responses received by the DOH to the first part of this consultation 'Managing the public health risks associated with cooling towers and warm water systems in WA', determined that there was general agreement from all sectors that any approach should be risk-based and that Option C – development of new regulations was the preferred strategy. New regulations must clearly state inclusion and exclusion factors for air-handling and water systems that legislative... MoreClosed 31 August 2020 -
Registration: Health Professionals Workshop for the Revised WA Advance Health Directive
Workshop details Date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 Time: 7.30am to 9.30am. Registration and breakfast from 7.00am Venue: Telethon Speech and Hearing - Head Office, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley If you can not attend on this day, there is a workshop open to all individuals on Monday 24 August 2020. Workshops are also being held for other target groups including: Consumers and carers ... MoreClosed 24 August 2020
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