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Flow of Emergency Theatre Cases at Hornsby | Innovation Exchange

2018. This project will improve the safety and efficiency of the emergency surgical patient journey.

Tags: Surgery, Patient flow

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

The ‘Steel got it!’ Project | Innovation Exchange

2025. Addressing waste through reducing the use of single-use plastic holloware in operating theatres.

Tags: Environmental sustainability, Surgery

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/steel-got-it

FIB4NOF (Fascia Iliaca Block for Patients with Neck of Femur Fracture) at Nepean Hospital | Innovation Exchange

2019. This project is designed to promote the use of fascia iliaca block as a method of analgesia for patients who present to Nepean Hospital with a neck of femur fracture, as recommended by the ACI guidelines.

Tags: Surgery

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/fib4nof

The imPACt project | Innovation Exchange

2024. The imPACt project aims to achieve integrated and streamlined care for patients on their pre-operative journey.

Tags: Surgery

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/the-impact-project

EvE - Emergency vs Emergency (Surgery) | Innovation Exchange

2019. Westmead Hospital Division of Surgery and Anaesthetics is implementing a number of solutions to improve the surgical journey for Category 5 and 6 emergency patients. The project includes the development of pathways for patients to enable a more

Tags: Surgery, Length of stay, Patient flow

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

Book It: The Planned Patient Admission Project | Innovation Exchange

2017. This project aims to introduce a transparent Referral for Admission process within Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. A review of existing processes, policies, documentation and support provided to staff and consumers was undertaken.

Tags: Efficiency, Surgery, Referral

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/book-it

The Satellite Triage Assessment Service | Innovation Exchange

2025. A satellite assessment clinic at Gosford Hospital for spinal pain patients living on the Central Coast.

Tags: Environmental sustainability, Surgery

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/satellite-triage-assessment

Elevating surgical services in Southern NSW | Innovation Exchange

2025. Providing access to surgery closer to home at Cooma Hospital and South East Regional Hospital.

Tags: Surgery, Consumer engagement

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/surgical-services-rural-settings

Totally Hip (and Knee) | Innovation Exchange

2017. This project reviewed the journey of patients undergoing an elective total hip or knee replacement at the Tweed Hospital. In consultation with staff and patients, a range of improvements were implemented, including preoperative assessments, patient

Tags: Surgery, Length of stay

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/totally-hip

Saved by the Phone: Enhancing the Pre-admission Process | Innovation Exchange

2018. Staff at Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital implemented a standardised phone screening tool with fasting instructions, to prepare patients for their surgical procedure.

Tags: Efficiency, Patient safety, Surgery

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/saved-by-the-phone