An external review commissioned in March by the State Government into the cochlear implant program at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital is now underway, after it was found a number of chidren had potential issues with implant mapping.
Principal Consultant Amanda Singleton has been selected to lead the external review, along with three clinical eperts, all based in Victoria, all to understand how and why the mapping issues occurred.
The independent external review will also look at the systems and processes that were, or were not, in place at the time; the notification and disclosure process following the discovery of the error; understanding what system changes have been and could be implemented to stop the issue happening again; and any opportunities for clinical governance or reform.
The review team will have access to all relevant material required to review the cochlear implant program, including reviews already undertaken including remediation strategies. South Australians will have until 30 June to contribute to the external review, with the final report to be made public.
