Information Response_010616 · MCU15/0122

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“The health Insurance Regulations 2009 state that a comprehensive facility means a building or
part of a building, or more than 1 building if public access between the buildings is by a covered
pedestrian walkway, where all of the following services are performed (whether or not other
services are also performed):

          (a) PET;
          (b) computed tomography;
          (c) diagnostic ultrasound;
          (d) medical oncology;
          (e) neurology;
          (f) radiation oncology;
          (g) surgical oncology;
          (h) x-ray. “

In addition, a PET facility requires specific building requirements for installation. These are
outlined in Queensland Health Capital Infrastructure requirements. Below is a reference from
this document stating "the wall for PET/CT and radiation shielding weighs approximately 9
tonnes". Hence, this is more easily compliant in a new custom built facility.

Section 3.4 Partitions
3.4.1 General
 AusHFG 480.19.05 Construction relating to PET scanner

The wall for PET/CT with radiation shielding weighs approximately 9 tonnes. The standard
partition will be use of a 92mm stud and be sheeted either side with one layer of 13mm fibre
reinforced gypsum board. Nogging, trimmers and insulation will be provided within the partition
as required. A 92mm stud was chosen as it provides the required partition stiffness and is deep
enough to house all in-wall services including medical service panels (MSP), central vacuum
system distribution, basin and sink waste, hot and cold water, medical gases and electrical and
IT cables.

Mineral fibre reinforced gypsum board lining was selected as it has high impact resistance,
excellent acoustic and fire properties, is mould resistant and suitable for use in wet areas. It is
also manufactured from 95 per cent recycled materials and is itself post construction recyclable.
This product is considered better than traditional plasterboard in a healthcare setting because of
its superior impact resistance and greater versatility.

Currently, there is no Angiography services in Noosa. This is the gold standard for vascular
surgery and cardiology, to assess for vascular and coronary artery disease.

Referenced below are the recommendations from the Cardiac Society of Australia and New
Zealand. This states "there should be access to an Intensive Care Unit to facilitate access to
mechanically ventilated patients". Noosa Hospital has an Intensive Care Unit and is in support
of this development as are local Cardiology Groups and have signed supporting letters for this.