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Alcohol and Drug Telehealth Service

2021. Using videoconferencing technology to connect Addiction Medicine Specialist Services to clients located in Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

Tags: Virtual care, Alcohol and other drugs

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/alcohol-and-drug-telehealth-service

Smoking cessation in NICU

2019. This quality improvement project looks at the smoking cessation process among parents attending the neonatal intensive care unit at John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

Tags: Respiratory, Alcohol and other drugs

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/smoking-cessation-in-nicu

Mirrabrook: A Truly Smoke Free Mental Health Inpatient Unit

2021. Mirrabrook Mental Health Unit introduced a new policy to help nicotine-dependent consumers quit smoking during their inpatient stay. It was supported by staff training, nicotine replacement therapy and carbon monoxide monitoring.

Local health district award

Tags: Mental health, Alcohol and other drugs

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/mirrabrook

Quit and Smile

2021. SESLHD trained dental professionals to help clients quit smoking and implemented a number of solutions to increase accountability and knowledge in this area.

Tags: Alcohol and other drugs, Allied health, Oral health

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/quit-and-smile

Providing improved access to alcohol and other drugs services across the northern sector

2023. This project will provide facilities within the norther sector of WNSLHD after hour’s consultation for consumers presenting to ED and will improve access to AOD treatment through a clear pathway.

Tags: Alcohol and other drugs, Length of stay

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/providing-improved-access-to-aod-services-across-the-northern-sector

Opioid treatment options

2019. Clarence Valley Opioid Treatment Service will provide patients with responsive and coordinated care supporting long term change and reconnection to the community.

Tags: Alcohol and other drugs

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/opioid-treatment-options

Increasing Blood-Borne Virus Screening in the Community Setting

2018. St George Drug and Alcohol Service established a clear process for blood-borne virus screening, by delivering training to staff and embedding the test into the initial assessment of new clients.

Tags: Alcohol and other drugs, Pathology

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/increasing-bbvs-screening

Elimination of Hepatitis C in a Prison Setting

2021. The Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network introduced the first hepatitis C virus elimination program in the NSW correctional setting.

NSW Health Award

Tags: Alcohol and other drugs, Medication, Efficiency

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/elimination-of-hepatitis-c

Dealing with the hard stuff: Southern NSW drug and alcohol clinical redesign project

2019. Southern NSW Local Health District Drug and Alcohol services are aiming to improve the client experiences of D&A service provision with a focus on timely access, evidence-based treatment and pathways to ongoing care and support in the community. The

Tags: Alcohol and other drugs, Mental health

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/dealing-with-the-hard-stuff