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 improving surgical services for Queenslanders. 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 who work for public hospital and health services in Queensland.
Our members include surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals from the following surgical specialties.
- Cardiothoracic
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Maxillofacial
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Otolaryngology head and neck surgery (ENT)
- Paediatric surgery
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Urology
- Vascular
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
Associate Professor Stuart Bade
Chief of Surgery, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Children’s Health Queensland
Co-chair
Dr Michael Thomas
Staff Specialist Orthopaedics, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Surgical Services 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.
Clinical resources
We've developed evidence based guidance for managing health conditions, delivering clinical care, and frameworks on the Queensland Health website.