The focus of this forum on 6th April 2016 at the Aerial Function Centre, UTS was on the management of complex acute severe behaviourally disturbed (ASBD) patients. It was hosted by the Whole of Health Program (WOHP) and the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Office of the NSW Ministry of Health.
The workshop focussed on supporting staff to manage patients presenting to emergency departments and other sites, in the context of local issues, available resources and processes. Rural and regional areas will have their own events but rural representatives are also welcome.
Presentation by Associate Professor Sally McCarthy, Medical Director, NSW Emergency Care Institute and WOHP Clinical Lead
Presentation by Dr Betty Chan, Prince of Wales Hospital Emergency Department to guide the panel discussion
Presentation by Associate Professor Adrian Dunlop, Director Drug & Alcohol, Hunter New England Local Health District and NSW Chief Addiction Medicine Specialist
Presentation by Professor Michael Farrell, Director National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW
Presentation by Associate Professor Tim Wand, Nurse Practitioner, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Presentation by Mr Andrew Levine, Clinical Nurse Consultant, St Vincent's Health Network
Presentation by Dr Penny Weir, Deputy Director, Liverpool Hospital Emergency Department
Presentation by Ms Tracy Muscat, Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Hunter New England Local Health District
Presentation by Dr Clair Helm, Deputy Director, Nepean Hospital Emergency Department
Presentation by Ms Melanie Sherriff, Nurse Manager, Nepean Hospital Emergency Department
