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(2) Inspections are undertaken at the point of sale i.e. retail outlets. Letters were sent on 3 August 2016 to wood heater retailers advising them of the new standards with visits being undertaken in late 2016 of a number of retailers across Canberra to check compliance.
(3) Inspections are undertaken on a complaints basis.
(4) See above
(5) The standards apply to the sale of new wood heaters and potentially could cover all suburbs.
Alexander Maconochie Centre—methadone program
(Question No 603)
Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Corrections, upon notice, on 15 September 2017 (redirected to the Minister for Mental Health):
(1) In relation to the methadone program in the Alexander Maconochie Centre, what is the upfront cost of each IDose machine, broken down into hardware, software and other costs.
(2) What is the onging cost of each IDose machine, broken down into hardware, software and other costs.
(3) What is the additional cost for the two IDose machines which will be fixed to a trolley, creating a mobile dispensing unit.
(4) How often are the IDose machines recalibrated after use.
Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1. The iDose dosing station at the Hume Health Centre, which has extra equipment, consists of the following: Iris recognition camera ($5796.00), Webcam for patient photo ID ($150.00), Ivek pump ($7600.00), Flatbed prescription scanner ($250.00), Zebra Thermal Label Printer and extra labels ($930.00). All other dosing stations have the Iris recognition camera and Ivek pump. The total cost for all hardware, including purchasing an extra Thermal Label Printer is $74,585.00. The total cost of software, shipping, installation, licence fees and attendance at site is $50,250.00. Extra costs include CMI Drug safes ($5594.00), 5 desktop and monitors ($1400 per annum), methadone takeaway bottles ($997 per annum).
2. The ongoing cost for each iDose station includes the following: monitor and desktop rent ($1400 per annum), methadone takeaway bottles ($997 per annum), iDose software support, updates, patent & software licences ($35,750 per annum). This support includes one 2 yearly pumping equipment loan / regular servicing excluding replacement parts.
3. The additional cost for the two idose dispensing stations that will be portable is $17835.00. This cost is specifically for the portable trolleys. The costs of the idose equipment has already been outlaid in question 1.
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