The New ACI
Dr. Nigel Lyons
Chief Executive
Agency for Clinical Innovation
ACI Networks/Taskforces & Functions
ACI Chief
Executive
Nigel Lyons
Clinical Lead
Tracey Tay
Acute Care
Surgery,
Anaesthesia &
Critical Care
Primary Care &
Chronic Services
Clinical Program
Design &
Implementation
Engagement,
Executive
Support &
Communications
Dan Comerford
Donald MacLellan
Chris Shipway
Raj Verma
Anna Nicholes
Model of Care
development &
implementation
support
Centre for Healthcare
Redesign
Economic & resource
appraisal
Program evaluation
Unwarranted Clinical
Variation Taskforce
Research
Sustainable Access
Committee
Rural Health
Tele-health
Clinical Council
Consumer
Council
Communications
Corporate media
management
Executive
Support
Information
Technology
Acute Care
Taskforce
Cardiac
Endocrine
Gastroenterology
Malignant
Haematology &
BMT
Radiology and
Nuclear Medicine
Renal
Respiratory
Stroke
Anaesthetics & Peri
operative
Burn Injury Service
Gynae-Oncology
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology
Urology
ICCMU
ITIM
ECI
Surgical Services
Taskforce
Critical Care
Taskforce
Aged Health
Brain Injury
GP Council
Intellectual
Disability
Musculoskeletal
Nutrition
Pain
Palliative Care
Rehabilitation
Spinal Injury
Transition Care
Corporate
Services
Lisa Cox
Audit & Risk
Business
management
Human
Resources
Office admin
Impacts on ACI
 Closer relationship with Ministry whilst
maintaining independence
 Greater accountability
 Involvement in priority setting for NSW Health
 Introducing primary care to model
development
...leading to our
vision
We will be valued as the leader in the health system for
designing, evaluating and supporting implementation of innovative models of patient care
Our clinicians, patients, health care partners and the community
..the outcomes
of which will
exceed the
expectations of
our partners,
patients &
community..
..to facilitate
quality health
care …
..we will
invest in our
clinicians,
consumers
and staff to
effectively
use our
resources..
Aligned with
ACI’s purpose
and values..
The go to place for clinician
and consumer led reform
Effective partner in
implementation
Better health outcomes
for all
Our processes
Effective Partnerships
Innovative Health Care
Operational Excellence
Work in collaboration
with partners
Develop a rigorous approach
to all aspects of innovation
Ensure collaboration &
alignment of key priorities
across the organisation
Understand needs, establish
and align strategic priorities
Create an environment and
capability for innovation
Develop high quality systems
& processes that are
continuously improved
Our resources
Invest in our
people to
develop skills
& expertise
Our clinicians, consumers and staff
Create a vibrant
Promote our
Develop an ACI
& stimulating
clinicians, consumers
team with clear
environment with
& networks to lead
roles for our
a shared
the clinical reform
people
direction
process
Our financial stewardship
Strengthen
involvement &
communication
Prioritise and
maximise our use
of resources
Purpose: We will work with clinicians, consumers and partners to design and drive evidence based
innovation to ensure appropriate, effective and sustainable patient centred health care
Core values:
Collaboration
Openness
Respect
Empowerment
Life Cycle of Health Technologies
Innovation
Disinvestment
Optimal use
Evaluation
Adoption
Focus on Rural Health
 Clinical Program Design and Evaluation


Flexible approach
Clinical Redesign Leaders
 Rural Health Network Manager
 Telehealth Network Manager
 Ensuring rural health clinician and manager
involvement in work programs
Dr Nigel Lyons
Chief Executive
Email: nigel.lyons@aci.health.nsw.gov.au
Level 4, Sage Building
67 Albert Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067
PO Box 699
Chatswood NSW 2057
T + 61 2 9464 4600
F +61 2 9464 4728
www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au
ABN 89 809 648 636