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Answers to questions
Alexander Maconochie Centre—mental health care
(Question No 686)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Justice Health, upon notice, on 25 March 2022:
(1) Why are there no performance indicators for ACT Corrective Services relevant to the delivery of mental health services in the Alexander Maconochie Centre.
(2) Are any performance indicators being developed for this.
(3) Why are there no performance indicators that relate to detainee access to mental health treatments.
(4) Are any performance indicators being developed for this.
(5) Why are there no performance indicators that relate to the development of release plans for detainees with mental health conditions.
(6) Are any performance indicators being developed for this.
(7) Why are there no performance indicators that relate to detainees’ access to acute inpatient care.
(8) Are any performance indicators being developed for this.
(9) Why are there no performance indicators that relate to detainees who have experienced an escalation of psychiatric or suicide risk ratings.
(10) Are any performance indicators being developed for this.
Ms Davidson: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1) Custodial Mental Health Services (CMHS) assess and provide mental health services and clinical management to detainees with severe mental health issues. If a detainee is assessed by CMHS as not requiring clinical management for a severe mental illness ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) may provide support for detainees who have mild to moderate mental illness. The needs of detainees are highly variable, and measures of performance are subject to individual need. ACTCS keep data regarding contact with detainees for mental health support and treatment. A draft Model of Care (MoC) is in development in consultation with CMHS and ACT Health.
Once the MoC is completed, ACTCS will work closely with CMHS to determine appropriate KPIs’ that accurately reflect the purpose and intention of the work of the Specialist Intervention Unit (SIU) at the AMC. CMHS currently have clear performance indicators in relation to mental health treatment and care, and ACTCS will be guided by these contemporary measures and will work to ensure services are complementary and avoiding duplication of effort.
2) ACTCS will continue to collect data regarding contact with detainees for mental health support and treatment and set key service standards and indicators once the MoC has been completed.
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