Laurie Shorting

Works in tandem with Addictions unit attending physicians, consult physicians, and Emergency room physicians to facilitate admissions to the Addictions Inpatient Unit and discharges from the emergency department

Addictions Assessments and consultations for medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, surgery, orthopedic & neurology patients

Independently providing clinical patient care, education and research for patients and families by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing evidence-based recommendations, identifying strengths and inspiring hope

Liaise with Community agencies to facilitate seamless detox to treatment program admissions

Partner with mutual help groups to provide groups for inpatient unit

Teaching with Nursing students and Medical residents to emulate proficient assessments in the emergency department

Teaching Presentation to Advanced Emergency Nurses & Women's Health Program: addictions case scenarios and role of Addictions Unit inpatient admissions

Acquires and maintains new education resources and psychotherapeutic resources

Advocated for Harm Reduction Strategies to be implemented in patient and family interactions

Stays current in relevant learning initiatives through in person and online courses, conferences, seminars and evidence based scholarly articles

Assisted in a process improvement initiative, "Implementation of a protocolized approach to the care of methamphetamine intoxication in the emergency department" with researchers from the St Boniface Emergency Department and the University of Manitoba for implementation protocol strategies Principle Investigator Dr S Cowtan

Participations in the Government of Manitoba: Provincial Systems Standards for Addictions Services, in developing Withdrawal Management standards framework