Purpose: A framework for identifying and addressing variations and barriers to care access in adult correctional settings in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Description: Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW), delivers health care to three quarters of the state’s adult correctional population. While prisoner rights to community equivalent healthcare are enshrined in the United Nation’s Mandela Rules, access to care in custody in NSW varies across each facility and is Justice Health NSW’s highest rated organisational risk.
A project was initiated to verify the extent and causes of access barriers and variations in NSW prisons. The robust, evidence-informed, and collaborative approach led by patients and staff, confirmed key issues and defined how we can address access barriers that impact patient outcomes and service quality and efficiency.
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Wendy Hoey
Chief Executive, Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network NSW, Australia
Wendy is currently the Chief Executive of Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network in New South Wales, Australia. Justice Health NSW provides Health and Mental Health services to both Adult and Youth in over 30 secure settings across the State of NSW. Wendy is a registered Nurse with a Clinical Background in Mental Health Nursing and over 20 years experience as a senior leader in mental health, hospital executive and health in secure settings. Wendy is passionate about providing equivalent care in secure settings and ensuring that all care including mental health care is provided in the least restrictive environment and way.
