COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine

In reply to Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (26 November 2020). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

1. As at 15 January 2021, MSS subcontract to Lima One, GMS and KM.

2. The Minister delegated the approval to the Department for Health and Wellbeing. The delegate provided written approval for MSS Security to subcontract as required to fill roles within the medi-hotels.

3. MSS subcontracted since the commencement of medi-hotel operations, which was 29 March 2020.

4. As at 15 January 2021, there are three sub-contractors.

5. MSS is required to seek approval for any subcontracting element through the SA Health Agency Security Adviser.

6. MSS Security subcontract for hospital services as well as hotel quarantine services.