Access to Services for Refugees, Migrants and Asylum Seekers
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The audit assessed the accessibility of government services for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
Appendix A.Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, a copy of this report was provided to the Department of Health, WorkSafe and the four audited agencies.
The submissions and comments provided are not subject to audit nor the evidentiary standards required to reach an audit conclusion. Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.
4 Managing sector-wide occupational health and safety risk
At a glance
Background
Collecting and analysing sector-wide information on existing occupational health and safety (OHS) risks and emerging trends is important in a hazardous workplace such as a public hospital. Regular monitoring can identify upward trends which can indicate risks are not being controlled and that staff are being placed at unnecessary risk while at work. Responding at a systemic level may be necessary where an OHS risk presents at many hospital worksites.
3 Hospital safety management systems
At a glance
Background
The management of staff safety in public hospitals should be systematic, and core safety elements—such as incident reporting, hazard assessment and control, and monitoring and review—should be integrated. This enables occupational health and safety (OHS) risks to be controlled effectively, particularly in a large and complex working environment such as a hospital.
2 Occupational health and safety priority and accountability
At a glance
Background
A strong safety culture constantly places a high priority on worker safety in a hazardous environment such as a hospital. Leadership commitment and clear accountability also underpin strong occupational health and safety (OHS) performance.
Auditor-General's comments
 John Doyle
Auditor-General |
Audit team Michele Lonsdale—Acting Sector Director Michael Herbert—Team Leader Aina Anisimova—Analyst Dallas Mischkulnig—Engagement Quality Control Reviewer |
Occupational Health and Safety Risk in Public Hospitals: Message
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VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER October 2013
PP No 283, Session 2010–13
Occupational Health and Safety Risk in Public Hospitals
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This audit examined the occupational health and safety risk present in Victoria’s public hospitals.
Appendix F. Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments
Introduction
In accordance with section 16A and 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, a copy of this report, or relevant extracts from the report, was provided to the Department of Health and named hospitals with a request for submissions or comments.
The submission and comments provided are not subject to audit nor the evidentiary standards required to reach an audit conclusion. Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.
Responses were received as follows: