The projects in this collection have all been winners or finalists in local Innovation Awards.
Flying a nurse practitioner: a six month pilot study in regional outpatient cancer services
The NP Pilot provides a five-day service across MNCCI and Port Macquarie Base Hospital Emergency Department and offers an expert and autonomous advanced practice nursing service within the MNCCI.
Added: 5 December 2023 | Last updated: 5 December 2023
Getting on Track in Time - Got It!
Got It! provides early intervention to children with behavioural challenges through a culturally sensitive whole-school approach
Added: 25 October 2023 | Last updated: 28 November 2023
Innovation in Colonoscopy Services: Direct Access Colonoscopy Clinic
Summary The Direct Access Colonoscopy Clinic (DACC) is an innovative nurse-led clinic that fast tracks people with a positive faecal occult blood test who meet set clinical criteria through to...
Added: 18 December 2018 | Last updated: 21 April 2021
Using Innovation to Standardise and Optimise Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis Management
This project implemented a number of solutions, including a web-based, mobile-friendly clinical decision support tool, to help Emergency Department (ED) staff provide best practice care to patients with acute deep...
Added: 18 September 2017 | Last updated: 29 January 2018
Optimising Medication Reconciliation within Electronic Medication Systems
Blacktown Hospital improved the quality of medication reconciliation by developing a new medication reconciliation form, delivering training to staff and conducting interviews with patients within 24 hours of admission.
Added: 8 September 2017 | Last updated: 8 November 2021
Mirrabrook: A Truly Smoke Free Mental Health Inpatient Unit
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...
Added: 29 May 2017 | Last updated: 8 April 2021
Enhancing Remote Physiotherapy Services for Consistent Patient Care
Hay Physiotherapy Service implemented a telehealth model of care for appropriate patients, to better manage its waiting list and allow patients across vast geographical regions to access physiotherapy services in...
Added: 6 April 2017 | Last updated: 14 May 2021
Mali Marambir Ngurang Lachlan: To Make Better Place Lachlan
Lachlan Health Service incorporated Wiradjuri language and culture into the redevelopment of Forbes and Parkes hospitals, including Wiradjuri gugaa (goanna) totem designs on the main entry doors and Wiradjuri signage...
Added: 13 March 2017 | Last updated: 21 April 2021
Intangible Storytelling Project
A multimedia project which tells the stories of inspirational carers and the vital role they play in the community.
Added: 27 August 2015 | Last updated: 21 April 2021
Yhunger: healthy living skills for at-risk young people
Yhunger has developed educational resources and training workshops for youth workers that focus on ‘hands on’ skills development with young people.
Added: 15 July 2015 | Last updated: 22 April 2021