Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving infectious disease 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 providing expert clinical advice, direction and leadership on infectious diseases, and preventing and controlling infection. We’re working with health professionals and stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies that improve care for all Queenslanders.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in infection prevention and care.
Our members include:
- health professionals who work in primary care
- 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
Kathryn Wilks
Senior Medical Officer Staff Specialist Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
Co-chair
Sally Havers
Clinical Nurse Consultant Infection Prevention and Control, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Health and Nurse Researcher, Herston Institute of Infectious Diseases (HeIDI), Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Infection 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.
Related groups
- Preventing Healthcare Acquired Infections Working Group
- Antimicrobials Working Group
- Community of practice forum
Current projects and priorities
- Making prescribing aminoglycosides safer – implementation of the Aminoglycoside Calculator in Queensland hospital and health services
- Statewide aminoglycoside dosing in adults and paediatrics
- Improving the approach to penicillin allergies – enhanced assessment and documentation using ieMR digital solutions