Workplace Facilities and Accommodation for Hospital Doctors - 2021

The provision of safe, high-quality patient care remains the highest priority for the medical profession. Adequate workplace facilities and accommodation are essential to support this priority and to enable doctors to provide 24 hour patient care. This position statement outlines the minimum and mandatory requirements needed for doctors with respect to workplace facilities and accommodation to provide safe, high-quality patient care with a focus on improved facilities and amenities, extended hours, safe workplaces, and access to childcare.