The Nationals Member for Geraldton, Ian Blayney MLA has raised concern following a spike in overtime worked by nursing staff in recent months resulting in one nurse working 18 hours continuously at Geraldton Regional Hospital (GRH). “This issue was first raised with me by a constituent who was a patient at the hospital concerned for…
Local MP Ian Blayney has slammed the Labor Government for overlooking local contractors to work on key parts of the Geraldton Hospital redevelopment. Questions from The Nationals WA in Parliament have revealed that out of 22 consultancy services and two other service providers, only two – a geotechnical consultancy and a project management service –…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says valiant Mid West volunteers and paramedics are bearing the brunt of the State Government’s inability to provide adequate ED services at Geraldton Hospital. Questions asked in Parliament by The Nationals WA revealed there were 44 occasions of ambulance ramping at the hospital’s emergency department between January and September this…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the McGowan Government to outline how much of the $5 million Government funding aimed to reduce violent and aggressive behaviour in hospitals will be allocated to Geraldton Hospital. Mr Blayney questioned the Minister for Health in Parliament earlier this week after The Nationals WA revealed there has…