Legislative Council, Tuesday 22 November 2022

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

With regard to ophthalmology care at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH):

1 When and for what eye injuries and eye conditions are patients referred to the Devonport Eye Hospital for assessment and care;

2 What afterhours ophthalmology services are provided at the NWRH and are the necessary skilled and qualified staff and equipment available to assess an eye injury or serious eye medical condition; and

3 How often is the available ophthalmology equipment checked to ensure full functionality?

Answers:

1 Patients are referred to the Devonport Eye Hospital as clinically required in consultation with the regional Ophthalmology consultants.

2 After Hours Ophthalmology services on weekdays are covered by Burnie Ophthalmology or Devonport Eye Hospital Ophthalmology Consultants or Registrars. The weekend service is provided as a state-wide on-call roster system.
  All the necessary skilled and appropriately credentialed Consultants and Registrar Ophthalmology Personnel are available in the North West and have access to appropriate equipment

3 Equipment is checked in house as required.