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Advanced practice high risk foot service

The project aimed to increase the capacity of clinicians working within the High Risk Foot Service using evidence-based care.

Establishment of a complex wheelchair seating clinic

The project involved the establishment of a rural-based wheelchair specialist clinic.

Speech pathology-led complex paediatric feeding clinic

The project involved the formation of a trial speech pathology feeding clinic set up over numerous sites.

Establishment of a podiatry-led high-risk foot clinic in the community

The project established high-risk foot clinics at multiple sites coordinated at Latrobe Community Health.

Advanced practice physiotherapist in diabetes

The project involved treating IP diabetes patients with an AP physiotherapist within Melbourne Health.

Advanced practice physiotherapist in neurosciences clinics

The project involved the hiring of an AP physiotherapist to work in two of the RMH's outpatient neuroscience.

Develop a training program to train and credential dietitians to prescribe TPN

The project involved developing a credentialling/training program for dietitians to prescribe TPN.

Expanding the scope of advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy: diagnostic imaging

The project aimed to develop a model by which the APP could independently order diagnostic imaging.

Fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital

The project aimed to allow for intensive training of senior staff in FEES and to ensure timely and efficient treating of admitted patients at RMH.

Expansion of the back pain assessment clinic in PCM to regional Victoria and outer metro Melbourne

The project allowed for the expansion of a back pain assessment clinic in regional Victoria.

Implementation of an AP physiotherapy model in ED

The project involved the creation of an AP physiotherapy role and model to be used in ED at Mercy Public Hospital.

Co-located physiotherapist- and ultrasonographer-led hip dysplasia clinic

The project involved the creation of a hip dysplasia clinic led by an AP physiotherapist and ultrasonographer (as a combined service).

Establishment of a dietitian-led out-patient adult eating disorder (ED) clinic

The project involved the establishment of a dietitian-led out-patient adult eating disorder clinic.

Establishment of a dietitian-led out-patient Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) clinic

The project involved the establishment of a dietitian-led out-patient HEN clinic and developing a set of hospital PEG tube management guidelines.

Implementation of a sustainable upper limb management program post-stroke

The project aimed to improve patient outcomes with upper limb deficits through the use of standardised assessment tools.

Infant speech pathology feeding service

The project involved the development of a partnership formed with other health organisations with an aim of providing an infant speech pathology feeding service at Northeast Health Wangaratta.

Extending the scope of practice of dietitians in the management of gastrostomy tubes

The project involved extending the practice of dietitians in the management of gastrostomy tubes at Northern Health.

Introduction of a physiotherapy-led soft tissue review service

The project involved the introduction of a physiotherapy-led soft tissue review service at Northern Health.

Advanced practice in pharmacy - improving timely medication assessment and charting accuracy on admission

The project involved improving accuracy of prescription of medication at Peninsula Health.

Establishment of a Paediatric Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study (VFSS) service

The project involved the implementation of a paediatric videofluoroscopy swallow study service at Peninsula Health.