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and hot water systems in Housing ACT properties with highly efficient electric appliances. This program aligns with the climate change strategy in aiming to reduce the use of gas in Canberra and increase the affordability for low income earning Canberrans. This program will achieve the outcome of further updating the Housing ACT portfolio. As at 18 September 2019, the program has replaced 621 inefficient systems.
Canberra Hospital—emergency department bypass
(Question No 2672)
Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 23 August 2019 (redirected to the Acting Minister for Health):
(1) In relation to the hospital bypass on 14 August 2019, what time was the decision taken and who took the decision.
(2) Who was consulted before the decision to implement a bypass was taken.
(3) When were the (a) Minister for Health and (b) CEO of Canberra Health Services, consulted or advised.
(4) What factors led to the decision to implement a hospital bypass on 14 August 2019.
(5) How many patients were discharged as a result of the hospital bypass and when were they discharged.
(6) How many patients were transferred to private hospitals and (a) which private hospitals where they transferred to, (b) when were these patients transferred and (c) what was the cost of the transfers.
(7) When was the decision made to end the bypass arrangements and who made the decision.
(8) Who was consulted before the decision to end the bypass arrangement.
(9) What factors led to the end of the bypass arrangement.
Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The decision was made by the Canberra Hospital (CH) Commander at 10pm.
(2) CH Commander, CH Emergency Department Admitting Officer, CH Director of Nursing Patient Flow, relevant CH management positions involved in patient flow, ACT Ambulance Service and Calvary Public Hospital Bruce.
(3) a) As advised during Question Time on 20 August, the CEO telephoned the Minister at approximately 11pm.
b) Immediately prior to the Code Yellow being called.
(4) There was no obvious cause for the surge in admissions other than usual seasonal fluctuations.
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