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(3) When and by what means, will the effectiveness of the enhanced processes be assessed.
Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The recommendations which arose from the internal audit to assess ACT Health processes and controls in place to engage contractors and consultants are summarised below:
• Finalise and seek endorsement of the ACT Health Procurement and Contract Management Governance document (March 2018) and, ensure a regular review and update of the document.
• Develop dedicated ACT Health procurement risk assessment registers for the different categories/types of procurement activities, including the engagement of consultants and contractors and ensure alignment with the ACT Health risk management framework.
• Incorporate a requirement in the procurement procedures and guidelines to ensure that all persons involved in the procurement processes complete and sign a declaration of conflict of interest form on an annual basis.
• Provide reporting on procurement activities and key performance indicators and maintain a complete, accurate and reliable list of consultants and contractors engaged.
(2)
(a) The new Procurement and Contract Management Governance document has been finalised and addresses the requirements outlined in the recommendations, including the development of risk assessment registers, processes for conflict of interest management and procurement reporting processes. The Procurement and Contract Management Governance document is now being progressed for endorsement.
(b) The time taken to complete this activity reflects a desire to ensure the development of effective guidance materials systems and tools that support good practice and legislative compliance.
(c) In parallel considerable work has been undertaken to put into practice those elements of the recommendations related to implementing the guidelines – this work is ongoing.
(3) The effectiveness of these processes will be assessed through compliance monitoring, regular reporting to stakeholders and governance groups, and scheduled review of policy documents. Consideration will also be given to further internal audits in future years.
Health—prescription monitoring service
(Question No 2375)
Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, upon notice, on 22 March 2019:
(1) Has the real time prescription monitoring service started operating yet; if so, (a) what has been the level of usage so far and (b) what outcomes have been achieved, (c) if not, why not and (d) if not yet started, when will it start.
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