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 on providing care that leads to better health outcomes for people in intensive care units across Queensland. 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 improving intensive care for Queenslanders.
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
Jane Harnischfeger
Nurse Educator Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Queensland Childrens Hospital, Children’s Health Queensland
Co-chair
Hamish Pollock
Director Intensive Care, Redcliffe Hospital, and Staff Specialist Anaesthetics, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Intensive Care 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
- Data review committee
- Paediatric Intensive Care Advisory Group (PICAG)
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Service Planning Group
- Infrastructure Reference Group