Question - Health

Question

Number
443
Subject
Health
(Dhulwa Forensic Mental Health Unit)
Asked by
Rattenbury, Shane
Directed to
Minister for Mental Health
Question asked on
15 May 2025
Answer due on
15 June 2025
Question asked
  1. How are key performance indicator (KPI) results, such as ward occupancy, structured sessions, and care plan completion, outlined in the Canberra Health Services Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Services Model of Care being used to inform service delivery and continuous quality improvement at Dhulwa.
  2. What trends have emerged over the past 12 months in the KPIs related to consumer wellbeing and engagement, specifically the YES survey, EssenCES data, and care planning and how are these informing the model of care.
  3. How have ward occupancy rates changed over the past 12 months and is there still a tendency towards low levels of inpatient admissions.
  4. What are the rates of reported violence in the unit over the past 12 months.
  5. How are the responses from the Your Experience of Service affecting practices in the ward.
  6. In what areas has there been continued improvement towards a safe and restorative model of care, and where are further improvements required.
  7. What governance and reporting structures are in place to ensure transparency and accountability in the collection, interpretation, and publication of KPI data for Dhulwa.
  8. What are the current staff vacancy and retention rates, noting that relational care is the basis to effective therapy.