Past reviews and investigations
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The Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland
On 6 June 2022, the Queensland Government announced the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland.
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Investigation into Medical Wards, Bundaberg Hospital
Queensland Health commissioned an independent Health Service Investigation and Clinical Review to investigate concerns raised about medication management and administration at Bundaberg Hospital
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Investigation into Audiology Services Townsville University Hospital
Findings of the investigation into the Audiology and Cochlear Implant Mapping Services at Townsville Hospital and Health Services, considering management, administration and the model of care.
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Children's Health Queensland financial performance improvement review
Report on the review of 2014/15 Children's Health Queensland financial results by Paxton Partners.
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Health Service Investigation report on Metro North's COVID-19 Ward Operation
The Director-General of Queensland Health received the Health Service Investigation report on Metro North Hospital and Health Service’s operation of its COVID-19 ward following an instance where an unvaccinated staff member, working outside the COVID-19 ward at The Prince Charles Hospital, became infected with COVID-19 on 29 June 2021.
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Herberton Hospital outbreak final report
Investigation into the preparedness and response of Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service following the outbreak of Human metapneumovirus at the Herberton Hospital in January 2016.
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Independent Review of Toowoomba Chemotherapy Protocol
Report on the review of 10 patients with either relapsed small cell lung cancer or extensive stage small cell lung cancer at presentation, who received the Toowoomba Chemotherapy Protocol.
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Investigation into North Rockhampton Nursing Centre
Findings of the investigation into the North Rockhampton Nursing Centre where a nurse tested positive to COVID-19 in May 2020.
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Joint agency review of the COVID-19 infection of a hotel worker (Hotel Grand Chancellor)
Queensland Health and the Queensland Police Service have finalised a joint-agency continuous improvement review of the COVID-19 infection of a hotel worker. The review focused on the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 infection of a hotel worker in Brisbane in January 2021.
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Mental Health Sentinel Events Review 2016
This report is the final publication of the Mental Health Sentinel Events Review Committee. It reviews fatal events involving people with mental health issues in Queensland, as at April 2016.
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National Redress Scheme – For people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse
The National Redress Scheme has been created in response to recommendations by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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Occupational Violence Prevention in Queensland Health's Hospital and Health Services
This report provides a number of recommendations to help address violence against Queensland Health's staff.
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Queensland Health led asbestos investigations
Report on the Queensland Health led multi-agency investigation into asbestos-related health concerns surrounding former factory sites
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Queensland Health palliative care services review
The Queensland Department of Health undertook the Queensland Health Palliative Care Services Review to develop an informed and strategic approach for future palliative care service arrangements.
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Ravenshoe Post-incident review
Joint health service investigation relating to the tragic accident in Ravenshoe on 9 June 2015.
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Review of mental health services following Moorooka incident
Queensland Health and Metro South Hospital and Health Service commissioned independent investigations into mental health services following a tragic incident at Moorooka on 28 October 2016.
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Review of Queensland Heart Valve Bank
Summary of independent Health Service Investigation into the Queensland Heart Valve Bank.
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Review of the effectiveness of the Queensland Mental Health Commission Act 2013
This report presents the findings and recommendations from the review of the Act, which must be undertaken as soon as practicable after the end of three years after its commencement.
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Rural Maternity Taskforce Report
The Rural Maternity Taskforce Review made 6 recommendations to address issues and concerns with the safety and access of rural and remote maternity services.
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The Hunter Review
Review of the Department of Health’s structure, governance arrangements and high level organisational capability.
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Statewide Review of Sexual Safety
On 12 March 2024, the former Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister Women, Shannon Fentiman announced an independent review to ensure Queensland Health remains a safe, model employer (the Review).
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Independent review of the Capacity Expansion Program
On 23 December 2024 the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services the Honourable Tim Nicholls announced an independent review of Queensland Health’s Capacity Expansion Program (CEP).
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Investigation into endoscopy services Redland Hospital
Queensland Health commissioned an independent Health Service Investigation to consider concerns raised about the standard of endoscopies undertaken by two surgeons and the clinical management of bowel related procedures at Redland Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, between 2008 to 2018.