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Authorisation of Mental Health Units under the Mental Health Act 2014 during the COVID-19 Pandemic
22 Apr 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Psychiatrist has provided the following information in regards to Authorisation of Mental Health Units during the pandemic.
Update from the Chief Psychiatrist – 20/04/2020
20 Apr 2020
As Chief Psychiatrist, I am acutely aware of the incredible work being done across mental health services during this vexing interval. The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant…
Updated Communique: COVID-19 Alert: Mental Health Infection Control Directions
14 Apr 2020
WA’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Robyn Lawrence, issued a formal Direction under the Public Health Act 2016 specifically dealing with mental health infection control which came into effect on…
Approved Electroconvulsive Therapy Sites: COVID-19 Response
6 Apr 2020
In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Psychiatrist has provided the following information to Approved ECT Services.
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: Quarters 1&2 2019-2020
26 Mar 2020
The Chief Psychiatrist is committed to reducing the rate of restrictive practices, seclusion and restraint, in Western Australia (WA). In order to promote transparency in the use of restrictive practices…
Out and About with the Chief Psychiatrist – Pilbara
19 Feb 2020
Recently the Chief Psychiatrist, Dr Nathan Gibson and Ms Cate Wray, Consultant, Statutory Authorisations and Approvals visited the Pilbara Region. Dr Gibson and Ms Wray were accompanied by Dr Roland…
Resource and training opportunity for clinicians engaging with carers
5 Feb 2020
The Chief Psychiatrist wishes to share information about an important resource and training opportunity for engaging with the family and friends (carers) of people experiencing mental health issues. The “Practical Guide…
From Death We Learn 2018
30 Dec 2019
The WA Department of Health’s Patient Safety Surveillance Unit has just released From Death We Learn 2018. This annual publication seeks to promote education and improve awareness across the WA…
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data 2018-2019
16 Dec 2019
The Chief Psychiatrist is committed to reducing the rate of restrictive practices, seclusion and restraint, in Western Australia (WA). Nationally, WA has been a leader in reducing the rates of…