Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving anaesthesia and perioperative services.
We’re committed to supporting better patient care and outcomes by:
- finding new and innovative ways to deliver high quality and evidence informed care
- improving quality, safety and efficiency across the system by connecting people
- developing training and resources for health professionals
- providing expert advice to Hospital and Health Services and the Department of Health.
Our focus
Our focus is on safety, efficiency and improving the experiences of patients who require anaesthesia and perioperative care. We identify gaps and form strategies to help us improve our care and services.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in anaesthesia and perioperative care.
Our members include:
- health professionals who work in public and private hospitals
- researchers and academics
- patients and community members.
We also have representatives from health interest groups, professional bodies and non-government organisations.
As a member, you'll be involved in working groups where you can share your experiences, expertise and feedback. You'll have access to member resources, news and updates and be invited to network events.
Co-chair
David Sturgess
Deputy Director Professional Development, Anaesthetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Co-chair
Samantha Sanders
Director of Nursing and Operations, Mackay Base Hospital
Steering committee
The Statewide Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care Clinical Network (SWAPNet) Steering Committee sets the direction for our network. Membership is open to experienced health professionals and stakeholders who we appoint through an expression of interest process.
Related groups
- Perioperative Workforce Strategy Working Group
- Queensland Perioperative Research Alliance
- SWAPNet Perioperative Digital Working Group
Current projects and priorities
- Anaesthetic Benchmarking System – Obstetrics
- Difficult Airway Alert
- Environmental Accountability in the Perioperative Setting
- Percutaneous Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Insertion Checklist
- Pre-anaesthetic Evaluation Framework
- Rural Perioperative Team Training Program
- Stop before you Block
Clinical resources
We've developed evidence based guidance to support safe anaesthesia and perioperative care on the Queensland Health website.
Contact us
Email: swapnet@health.qld.gov.au