Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving gastroenterology 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 improving health care, services and outcomes for people with gastrointestinal and hepatological conditions in Queensland. We work with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies so everyone can access quality, safe and efficient health care.
Membership
Membership is open to health professionals with an interest in improving gastroenterology and hepatology services and healthcare in Queensland.
Our members include:
- public and private health professionals
- researchers and academics
- a consumer and primary health representative.
As a member, you'll have access to member resources, news and updates, and be invited to network events.
Steering committee
The Queensland Gastroenterology Clinical Network 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. Steering committee members also can hold positions on network subgroups.
Related groups
- Workforce Group
- Quality Standards Group
- Innovation and Optimisation Group
- Digital Technology Group
Current projects and priorities
- Supporting the implementation, uptake and evaluation of the Endoscopist Directed Nurse Administered Propofol Sedation model
- Training rural generalists and nurse endoscopists
- Finding ways to increase the number of people taking part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program in rural and remote areas
- Statewide review of networked services to improve service delivery to rural and remote areas