Elective Surgery Access and Management Policy
Version 1.0 approved 6 December 2022
The Elective Surgery Access and Management Policy (PDF 289KB) ensures the appropriate, consistent, and equitable management of elective surgery patients and waiting lists in South Australian public hospitals where elective surgery services are delivered.
Applicability
This policy applies to all employees and contracted staff of SA Health; that is all employees and contracted staff of the Department for Health and Wellbeing, Local Health Networks (including state-wide services aligned with those Networks) and SA Ambulance Service.
The delivery and management of emergency surgery services are outside the scope of this policy.