Alcohol and Other Drug Withdrawal Management Policy - Review

Overview

The Alcohol and Other Drug Withdrawal Management Policy is a mandatory policy under the Mental Health Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(a, c) of the Health Services Act 2016. 

The purpose of the policy is to ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time and place to prevent and reduce the adverse impacts of alcohol and/or other drug dependence.

Health Service Providers must provide access to a range of available AOD services closer to home, which may include inpatient, outpatient and community based AOD withdrawal services, to meet the needs of thier communities. Access to these services may help support people in their ongoing journey to obtain follow up care and support as required. 

Why your views matter

Your professional experiences offer valuable insights to assist us in determining if this policy remains current or if it requires amendment(s).

The Mental Health Unit is using this survey as the primary form of engagement with WA Health employees who currently work in roles relevant to the Policy.  

What happens next

Once the consultation period closes, all feedback will be reviewed to determine if the current policy needs to be amended.  Dependin on the amendments required, further consultation with relevant stakeholders may occur.