Page 3259 - Week 10 - Thursday, 25 September 2014
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MS GALLAGHER: It is a standard practice in all hospitals.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Mr Smyth.
MR SMYTH: Are there any other management systems in place at the Canberra Hospital that can monitor bed occupancy in real time such as would be in place, for instance, at a hotel?
MS GALLAGHER: Yes, there are.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Dr Bourke.
DR BOURKE: Minister, could you remind the Assembly what investment the ACT government is making in this budget in beds in hospitals in Canberra?
MS GALLAGHER: I can; thank you. There were 670 beds when we came to power and there were 1,048 beds as of last count, with an additional 40-odd beds coming on in the next financial year.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Ms Porter.
MS PORTER: Minister, could you outline to us some of the measures that this government has taken to keep people out of hospital beds?
Mr Hanson interjecting—
MS GALLAGHER: You are so funny, Mr Hanson. God forbid you would ever be in charge of it.
Mr Hanson interjecting—
MS GALLAGHER: Exactly. Thank you very much for that endorsement, Mr Hanson. I will use that in my next newsletter. I do appreciate that. There had to be some good that came out of Brendan’s little stunt, and we have got it today. Thank you, Mr Hanson. As members would know, the community health—
Mr Hanson interjecting—
MS GALLAGHER: There will be some very selective reporting, just like you do, Mr Hanson; as you did yesterday in that letter in this place, as you well know. The community health network is an important part of ensuring that people stay out of hospital, as is our desire to encourage people to lead healthy lifestyles, which also includes not spending too long in this place, I have to say, as an enhancement to everybody’s mental health and wellbeing.
I ask that all further questions be placed on the notice paper.
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