Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving traumatic injury 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 care, services and outcomes for people with traumatic injuries in Queensland. We work with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies so everyone can access quality, safe and efficient trauma health care.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in improving trauma healthcare in Queensland.
Our members include health professionals, educators, researchers and academics. We also have representatives from health interest groups, professional bodies and non-government organisations.
As a member, you may be involved in working groups where you can share your experiences, expertise and feedback. You'll have access to clinical resources, news and updates, research, education and network events.
Co-chair
Alistair Hamilton
Staff Specialist Emergency, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Retrievalist, LifeFlight Queensland
Co-chair
David Lockwood
Director of Trauma, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Trauma 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 every 2 years.
Related groups
- Education Working Group
- Clinical Guidelines Working Group
- Data Review Subcommittee
Current projects and priorities
- Queensland trauma education for health professionals
- Clinical practice guidelines for trauma care
- Queensland trauma data collection
- Statewide referral pathways for adults with major trauma
- Regional service development
Clinical resources
We've developed evidence based guidance for managing health conditions, delivering clinical care and frameworks on the Queensland Health website.