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Statistics
The Director of Proceedings received eight
referrals during the year (in relation to
eight providers). There was one substantive
hearing before the HRRT and that decision
Table 2: Outcomes in 2011/12
is pending. Three HRRT cases were dealt
with by the Tribunal “on the papers” with
declarations being made without the need
for a formal hearing. In each of those cases,
other relief claimed by the Director was
resolved by negotiated agreement.
Provider Successful Unsuccessful Outcome
pending
HPDT
HDC ANNUAL REPORT 2012
One other case was concluded by
negotiated agreement without the Tribunal
being asked to make any formal orders and
is therefore not included in Table 2 below.
No. of providers No. of
consumers
General practitioner 1 1 1
HRRT
Massage practitioner 1 1 1
Community support worker 1 1 1
NASC 1 1 1 †
Rest home 1 1 1 †
Totals 4 1 5 5
† One consumer was the subject of a claim against a rest home and a NASC. Note: One other case concerning an obstetrician (not shown in the above table)
was concluded by negotiated agreement without the HRRT being asked to make orders.
3.4 Education
The HDC and Health and Disability
Advocacy Service have an important
leadership role in ensuring that there are
ongoing systemic improvements in safety
and quality in the health and disability
sectors. Through education, the HDC and
Advocacy Service aim to give providers a
clear understanding of their responsibilities,
so that they comply willingly with the
requirements of the Health and Disability
Commissioner Act 1994 and the Code, and
ensure that consumers know and are able
to exercise their rights under the Act. HDC
and the Advocacy Service deliver education
and training for large providers, professional
bodies and consumer-based organisations.
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