ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL

110 Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite) (17 July 2012). With respect to 2012-13 Budget Paper 4, vol. 3, p. 38—

1. Will all functions (other than clinical functions) of the Royal Adelaide Hospital be privatized to the consortia when the hospital has be relocated?

2. What functions and people does the Government expect to have to pay for separately to the consortia, once the new hospital is in full operation?

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Arts): I am advised:

1. The scope of facilities management services that are to be provided under the new Royal Adelaide Hospital contract with SA Health Partnership (the consortia) include:

building maintenance

maintenance of grounds and gardens

general services, including facilities management helpdesk

provision of utilities and medical gas management

cleaning and domestic services

orderly services

patient support

waste management

pest control

security

on-site catering

bulk stores and linen distribution

2. The cost of these facilities management services are part of the annual fee payable under contract to SA Health Partnership. The Government will continue to manage and operate all clinical services.