Hospital infrastructure
569. Hon Simon Ehrenfeldto theparliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Health Infrastructure:
I refer to WA's public hospital infrastructure, which the minister conceded is old and in need of repairs.
(1) Is the minister aware of medical equipment at Fiona Stanley Hospital being held together by sticky tape; and, if so, can he confirm whistleblower testimony that it will take at least eight months to procure new equipment and six weeks to install?
(2) How many maintenance work orders were issued for Royal Perth Hospital between January 2023 and June 2025?
(3) Of those work orders in (2), how many specifically involved:
(a) radioactive water leaks;
(b) burst water pipes; or
(c) black mould outbreaks?
Hon Dr Katrina Stratton replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The following has been provided to me by the Minister for Health Infrastructure. The Department of Health advises that the requested data cannot be provided in the time available. Should the honourable member wish to place the question on notice, the minister will endeavour to provide a response.
