Question seeks information on reviews and nursing coverage at Perth Watch House following a coroner's report. The answer indicates no review was conducted on nurse rostering or shift lengths, but the Watch House has had continuous nursing coverage, with contingency plans in place.

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Asked
10 March 2026
Answered
14 April 2026
Response Time
5 days
Portfolio: Police

Question

(1) Since the tabling of the Coroner’s report into the death of Jamie Frederick Ginn, has a review been conducted into:(a) the number of registered nurses rostered per shift at the Perth Watch House; and(b) the appropriateness of 12-hour nursing shifts?(2) If yes to question 1:(a) when was the review completed; and(b) what were its findings?(3) Since the tabling of the Coroner’s report into the death of Jamie Frederick Ginn:(a) how many hours has the Perth Watch House operated without a rostered nurse present; and(b) what contingency arrangements are now in place to ensure continuous custodial nursing coverage?

Answer

(1) (a) No. (b) Refer to (1) (a). (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) Refer to (2) (a). (3) (a) 0. (b) The WA Police Force immediately contacts the contracted service provider to ensure continuous custodial nursing coverage.

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