Dr Stefan Gruenert is the CEO of Odyssey House Victoria. Odyssey House Victoria is a drug and alcohol treatment facility that sees problematic drug and alcohol use as a symptom of other underlying issues and combines peer support by others in recovery with medical and psychological expertise and support to treat addiction.

In this episode, Stefan discusses the work undertaken by Odyssey House, how they’ve changed over time to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for people in the LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of finding the correct balance between peer support with lived experience and clinical staff. He also digs into emotional regulation and why it is such a vital part of treating addiction.



Resources and links:
Odyssey House Victoria website
Dr Stefan Gruenert on LinkedIn



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Will Egan on LinkedIn

Dr Stefan Gruenert is the CEO of Odyssey House Victoria. Odyssey House Victoria is a drug and alcohol treatment facility that sees problematic drug and alcohol use as a symptom of other underlying issues and combines peer support by others in recovery with medical and psychological expertise and support to treat addiction.
In this episode, Stefan discusses the work undertaken by Odyssey House, how they’ve changed over time to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for people in the LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of finding the correct balance between peer support with lived experience and clinical staff. He also digs into emotional regulation and why it is such a vital part of treating addiction.
 
Resources and links:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://odyssey.org.au/">Odyssey House Victoria website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-gruenert-83123b75/?originalSubdomain=au">Dr Stefan Gruenert on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
 
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausmededucation/">Ausmed on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willegan/">Will Egan on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

Outcomes is a show about uncovering the hundreds of micro-innovations that help make Australia's healthcare system one of the best in the world.

A show exploring micro-innovations in healthcare.

Outcomes

The Importance of Understanding the Individual in Treating Addiction

Kate Renzenbrink is the Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. She has an extensive career spanning many areas of healthcare and has spent much of the last decade working in nursing informatics. Kate has also been part of large scale electronic medical record (EMR) implementations across a number of Victorian hospital and health networks.

In this episode, Will and Kate discuss what nursing informatics is, and provide examples of small and large projects that a nursing informatician, or digital nurse specialist gets involved in. Kate also shares many examples of the micro changes that EMR systems can help to catalyse positive outcomes.

Resources and links:
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Kate Renzenbrink on LinkedIn

Connect:
Ausmed website
Ausmed on Facebook
Ausmed on LinkedIn
Will Egan on LinkedIn

Kate Renzenbrink is the Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. She has an extensive career spanning many areas of healthcare and has spent much of the last decade working in nursing informatics. Kate has also been part of large scale electronic medical record (EMR) implementations across a number of Victorian hospital and health networks.
In this episode, Will and Kate discuss what nursing informatics is, and provide examples of small and large projects that a nursing informatician, or digital nurse specialist gets involved in. Kate also shares many examples of the micro changes that EMR systems can help to catalyse positive outcomes. Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://eyeandear.org.au/">The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-renzenbrink-rn-chia-151b44119/">Kate Renzenbrink on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/">Ausmed website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ausmed">Ausmed on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausmededucation/">Ausmed on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willegan/">Will Egan on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

Digital Health: Driving Improvements in Patient Outcomes

Rory Tanner is a peri-anesthesia clinical nurse specialist and the Founder of both Life Saving Education which facilitates corporate staff group training & Aussie Nurse Educator which provides education & personal development content for nurses including tools, resources, coaching and courses.

In this episode, Will and Rory explore the realm of day surgery. Rory shares firsthand experiences and insights, starting with a gripping account of an anaphylactic event and its management using a recently implemented quality initiative.

From navigating the complexities of day surgery to discussing advancements in anesthesia techniques, Rory provides a vivid portrayal of the dynamic healthcare environment. He highlights the shift towards more efficient procedures and the expanding scope of day surgeries, facilitated by innovations in anesthesia delivery and patient care.

Resources and links:
Aussie Nurse Educator
Life Saving Education

Connect:
Ausmed website
Ausmed on Facebook
Ausmed on LinkedIn
Will Egan on LinkedIn

Rory Tanner is a peri-anesthesia clinical nurse specialist and the Founder of both Life Saving Education which facilitates corporate staff group training &amp; Aussie Nurse Educator which provides education &amp; personal development content for nurses including tools, resources, coaching and courses.
In this episode, Will and Rory explore the realm of day surgery. Rory shares firsthand experiences and insights, starting with a gripping account of an anaphylactic event and its management using a recently implemented quality initiative.
From navigating the complexities of day surgery to discussing advancements in anesthesia techniques, Rory provides a vivid portrayal of the dynamic healthcare environment. He highlights the shift towards more efficient procedures and the expanding scope of day surgeries, facilitated by innovations in anesthesia delivery and patient care. Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.aussienurseeducator.com/">Aussie Nurse Educator</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeSavingEd/">Life Saving Education</a></li>
</ul>
Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/">Ausmed website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ausmed">Ausmed on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausmededucation/">Ausmed on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willegan/">Will Egan on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

Planning for the Unexpected in Healthcare

Andrea is a Quality Advisor at the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA). ACCPA is the Australian national industry association for aged care providers offering retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care, community care, and more.

In this episode, Andrea details her extensive career in the healthcare and aged sectors, she explains her approach to continuous improvement and lays out some of her ideas for making the healthcare system more efficient and more empathetic. She also opens up about how a single cup of tea completely changed the induction process for new hires at her residential aged care facilities in the past.



Resources and links:
Aged & Community Care Providers Association website
Andrea Waring on LinkedIn



Connect:
Ausmed website
Ausmed on Facebook
Ausmed on LinkedIn
Will Egan on LinkedIn

Andrea is a Quality Advisor at the Aged &amp; Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA). ACCPA is the Australian national industry association for aged care providers offering retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care, community care, and more.
In this episode, Andrea details her extensive career in the healthcare and aged sectors, she explains her approach to continuous improvement and lays out some of her ideas for making the healthcare system more efficient and more empathetic. She also opens up about how a single cup of tea completely changed the induction process for new hires at her residential aged care facilities in the past.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.accpa.asn.au/">Aged &amp; Community Care Providers Association website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-waring-93a11946/?originalSubdomain=au">Andrea Waring on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ausmed.com.au/">Ausmed website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ausmed">Ausmed on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausmededucation/">Ausmed on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willegan/">Will Egan on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

The Importance of Understanding the Individual in Treating Addiction

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