News Flash

The PSA has become aware of the completion of a draft report regarding the development of a regional structure as it relates to the Biomedical Engineering Service.

Following preliminary discussions with PSA members at Biomedical Engineering at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospital, there are concerns regarding the report thus far, namely:

The Review is seen as a cost cutting exercise by members.
The methodology utilised to compare costs and assets maintained is flawed.
Inadequate resourcing levels.
Inconsistency of classifications across CNAHS.
What is the status of the Department of Health Statewide review of Biomedical Engineering that was commenced several years ago and has never been reported on?

The PSA has written to the Chief Executive of the Department of Health seeking a meeting with Agency representative to discuss the above. The PSA has sought a formal copy of the draft report that has recently been completed.