❓ Question seeks clarification on whether contracted public hospitals adhere to WA Health's Consent to Treatment Policy and how compliance is monitored. The answer outlines mechanisms for ensuring patient consent and oversight of contracted providers.

(1) Does full compliance with the WA Health Consent to Treatment Policy form part of the service agreements between the State of Western Australia and the following contracted public hospital operators:(a) Joondalup Health Campus (Ramsay Health Care); and(b) Midland Public Hospital (St John of God Health Care)?(2) If yes to (1):(a) how is compliance monitored and enforced; and(b) what action is taken in cases of non-compliance?(3) If no to (1):(a) why not; and(b) how is patient consent lawfully ensured in these facilities? (1) Does full compliance with the WA Health Consent to Treatment Policy form part of the service agreements between the State of Western Australia and the following contracted public hospital operators: (a) Joondalup Health Campus (Ramsay Health Care); and (b) Midland Public Hospital (St John of God Health Care)? (2) If yes to (1): (a) how is compliance monitored and enforced; and (b) what action is taken in cases of non-compliance? (3) If no to (1): (a) why not; and (b) how is patient consent lawfully ensured in these facilities?

(1)-(3) Patient consent to medical treatment is ensured through compliance with applicable WA Health policy frameworks, and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACQSHC) through the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, which require that health service providers have systems and policies in place to ensure informed consent in accordance with Commonwealth and State legislation, common law principles, and recognised best practice. Assurance of contracted public hospital operators is provided through a combination of contractual oversight mechanisms, including performance monitoring, clinical governance reporting, consumer feedback, accreditation requirements, and regulatory oversight.