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Dr Shirley Bowen announces retirement after four decades of service to healthcare

Department of Health Director General Dr Shirley Bowen has announced her retirement, bringing to a close a distinguished ...
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WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards 2026

Nine outstanding allied health professionals and teams were recognised at the WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards 2026, ...
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No Falls November

No Falls November is an important reminder that small actions can be undertaken to help prevent the incidence of falls in hospitals and RACHs. A suite of resources to engage with this No Falls ...
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Meningococcal disease reported in Western Australia

Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, life-threatening illness caused by a bacterial infection of the blood and/or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain, and occasionally of other sites, ...
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Certification for installation of wastewater treatment systems

The Department of Health (DoH) is requesting certification for all onsite wastewater treatment systems against the relevant Australian Standard as detailed in the table below. The transitional period ...
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Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Policy

Applicable to: This policy is applicable to Health Service Providers except Health Support Services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA, and Quadriplegic Centre. Description: The Recognising and ...
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Arbovirus surveillance program

Arboviruses circulate in the environment between blood feeding insects (vector) and vertebrate animals (host). The term arbovirus is derived from arthropod-borne virus. Whilst a range of arthropods, ...
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Managing Voluntary Assisted Dying Policy

Applicable to: This policy is applicable to WA Health entities who provide health services to patients in respect to adult end of life care. This policy is issued under the Clinical Governance, Safety ...
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Guidelines for the preparation of the deceased for burial or cremation

The 'Guidelines for the preparation of the deceased for burial or cremation' (the Guidelines) have been developed to set out the minimum requirements that are expected of the Funeral Industry. The ...
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Policy Frameworks

The WA health system consists of the Department of Health, Health Service Providers and contracted health entities. The Director General as the System Manager has responsibility of the overall ...
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Cremation regulations in Western Australia

The remains of deceased persons can only be cremated in Western Australia if a permit has been issued by a medical referee. The application process for a permit to cremate is specified by law, and ...