Ms ANDERSON - 2011-05-03
Serious complaints against the Continuing Care Ward in Alice Springs Hospital have been brought to my notice. An elderly patient recently sustained a broken leg when a hoist failed. Prior to this incident, the family had concerns about rough handling of the patient, a lower standard of hygiene, and a lower level of response when the patient requested assistance. What is being done to improve service delivery care in the Continuing Care Ward?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her very important question. I would like to hear the details of this incident because this is the first time I have heard of this happening in Alice Springs, or at any other hospital. I will ensure it is fully investigated to find out what happened, why it happened if it happened and, if someone is responsible, that person should be punished.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her very important question. I would like to hear the details of this incident because this is the first time I have heard of this happening in Alice Springs, or at any other hospital. I will ensure it is fully investigated to find out what happened, why it happened if it happened and, if someone is responsible, that person should be punished.
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