An independent inquiry into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit is to deliver recommendations to improve safety and best practice service for both consumers and the workforce.
Announcing the Terms of Reference of the Inquiry into the Legislative, Workplace Governance and Clinical Frameworks of Dhulwa, Minister for Mental Health, Emma Davidson said the Territory had agreed with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation ACT (ANMF) and Canberra Health Services that a preliminary report would be provided 12 weeks after the Inquiry commenced.
“Nurses were clear that any review must be done quickly,” Ms Davidson said.
“The inquiry’s Terms of Reference has been a collaborative effort between the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation ACT (ANMF) and Canberra Health Services to ensure nurses have their say on how to improve clinical practice and worker safety at Dhulwa,” she said.
“The Dhulwa Inquiry Terms of Reference outlines how the independent review will assess the facility’s operations over these past few years and what else can be done to improve outcomes for people receiving care, and workplace safety for staff, at the mental health unit.”
Ms Davidson announced the Inquiry last month (May) following concerns around occupational safety from the ANMF.
The Minister has appointed former Commissioner of the Fair Work Commission, Barbara Deegan as the Independent Chair of the Inquiry due to her strong legal and governance expertise.
The two-page Terms of Reference can be accessed at this PS News link.
