Terms of Reference

The Committee resolves to inquire into and report on the operation of maternity services across the ACT, with particular reference to:

1. Models of care for all maternity services offered at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children (CHWC) and Calvary Public Hospital (CPH), including, but not limited to, the Birth Centre, the Canberra Midwifery Program, and the Home Birth Trial and whether there are any gaps in care;
2. Provision of private maternity services including centre and non-centre services;
3. Management of  patient flow, including, but not limited to, wait lists, booking services, and capacity constraints;
4. Management of patient birthing preferences, including, but not limited to, professional advice offered to patients, and the practices associated with birthing emergencies;
5. Interaction between the CHWC and CPH with other service areas, including, but not limited to, emergency departments, and operating theatres;
6. The efficiency and efficacy of maternity services;
7. The impact on maternity services on regional participants;
8. Patient satisfaction with the services;
9. The impact on staff including, but not limited to, rostering policies and practices, staff-to-patient ratios, optimum staffing levels, and skills mix;
10. The impact of technological advances and innovations;
11. Relevant experiences and learnings from other jurisdictions; and
12. Any related matters.

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