Submissions

Submission: Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry

Published: 2023 Health Service Planning Inquiries

HCCA's submission to this inquiry details consumer concerns around the Commonwealth COVID response, and suggests mechanisms for better targeting future responses.

Submission: Consent to Healthcare Treatment Guideline (Canberra Health Services)

Published: 2023 Canberra Health Services Quality and Safety in Health Care

The Canberra Health Services (CHS) Consent to Healthcare Treatment Guidelines provide guidance to clinicians and other health practitioners working within CHS. HCCA views consumer consent to healthcare treatment as a core pillar alongside quality & safety in the operation of health services. HCCA's feedback on the Guidelines emphasises the importance…

Submission to Inquiry into Abortion and Reproductive Choice in the ACT

Published: 2022 Inquiries

HCCA views reproductive justice as including both the right not to have a child, through access to abortion and contraception, and the right to have a child without fear of violence or discrimination. It is vital that that the principles of reproductive justice are central in any fulsome review of…

ACT Government: ACT Budget 2022-23

Published: 2022 Budget Consultations

HCCA's submission to the 2022-23 ACT Budget consultation.

HCCA Response to ACT Budget 2022-23

Published: 2022 Budget Consultations

The 2022-23 ACT Budget was released on Tuesday 2 August 2022 by Andrew Barr MLA, Chief Minister and Treasurer of the ACT. The Budget papers can be found here: https://www.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/budget-2022-23 HCCA made a pre-budget submission to the Government, also available on our website, highlighting a range of potential investments in…

Submission to CHS Review of Spiritual Support Services

Published: 2022 Canberra Health Services

HCCA submission to the review of Spiritual Support Services Review at Canberra Health Services.

Submission to Northside Hospital Planning and Design Consultation

Published: 2022 Health Infrastructure Health Service Planning Quality and Safety in Health Care

The Northside Hospital is a welcome opportunity to address the distinctive health needs of ACT residents living in the area. This submission has been prepared in consultation with our members and community organisations to ensure the planning and design of the hospital adequately addresses the specific health needs of ACT…

ACT Health: Draft ACT Public Health Data Strategy

Published: 2021 Health Directorate Quality and Safety in Health Care

We know that when used appropriately, high quality data can identify gaps, highlight areas of safety concern and service gaps and indicate areas in need of further investment. This strategy is a step towards achieving this, however we suggest a few areas that need further consideration.

ACT Health: Storage of S8 (Controlled) Medication in Residential Care Facilities

Published: 2021 Aged Care/Health of Older People Health Directorate Quality and Safety in Health Care

We know that it is important for consumers in residential care facilities to have access to controlled medicines for emergency administration. Controlled medicines are frequently used in residential care facilities to treat moderate to severe, acute or chronic pain.

CHS: Review of Clinical Incident Management Policy & Procedure

Published: 2021 Canberra Health Services Quality and Safety in Health Care

We shared the CHS Clinical Incident Management Policy and Procedure documents with our members through HCCA’s Quality and Safety Consumer Reference Group (QSCRG), and our Health Policy and Research Advisory Committee (HPRAC). Both these groups have a keen interest in this important area of health care. We have drawn on…