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Kids – Who Cares? Navigating Paediatric Admission from Emergency

2022. This project aims to reduce the time children spend in Gosford Hospital emergency department once the decision to admit to the paediatric inpatient unit is made.

Tags: Paediatric, Patient flow

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/kids-who-cares

End the Wait for Endoscopy at Wollongong Hospital

2021. Wollongong Hospital developed electronic scheduling systems, patient education materials and a clinical review process, to reduce wait times in its Endoscopy Unit.

Tags: Cancer, Gastroenterology, Patient flow, Efficiency

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/end-the-wait

Redesigning the Orthodontics Journey

2017. This project aims to reduce waiting times and improve the quality of care delivered to orthodontic patients at the Sydney Dental Hospital.

Tags: Oral health, Patient flow

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/orthodontics-journey

Optimising Screening and Isolation for Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales

2020. Screening for carbapenemase-producing enterobacterales (CPE) and isolation in single rooms while awaiting test results is recommended for hospitalised patients who are at risk of CPE carriage. However, single rooms are limited in hospitals and

Tags: Length of stay, Patient flow

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/optimising-screening-cpe

Aboriginal Wellbeing Hospital Discharge Booklet

2021. An Aboriginal cultural resource was developed to improve the hospital discharge journey of Aboriginal patients, families and carers in MNCLHD. The clinical redesign process involved monitoring data, developing culturally appropriate resources and

NSW Health Award

Tags: Consumer engagement, Integrated care, Patient flow, Aboriginal health

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/aboriginal-wellbeing

From interventional radiology scheduling to safety (Patient FIRSTs)

2019. This project was a complete redesign of interventional radiology processes. This includes improving: scheduling practices, protocolling practices, patient experience, patient information, communication between team, clinical handover.

Tags: Radiology, Patient flow

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/patient-firsts

Improving Patterns of Care for Oncology Inpatients

2017. This project conducted a review of the care delivered to patients admitted to the oncology and palliative care wards at Westmead Hospital. As a result, changes were implemented that aimed to improve the coordination of care, reduce length of stay

Tags: Cancer, Patient flow, End of life and palliative care

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/improving-patterns

Karitane redesign intake systems project

2019. This project aims to streamline the intake process to improve equitable and timely access for referred families.

Tags: Patient flow

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/karitane-redesign

Healthy ED Healthy Hospital

2019. The Healthy ED Healthy Hospital project aimed to improve safe and timely emergency care within an agreed timeframe in a bid to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Tags: Length of stay, Patient flow

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/healthy-ed-healthy-hospital

What a Difference a Date Will Make

2018. Various services in the local area were concerned about the increase in young adolescents presenting in crisis, with either potential self-harm or harm to others. Police and ambulance workers were often required to intervene, and emergency

Tags: Paediatric, Patient flow

https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ie/projects/what-a-difference-a-date-will-make