Our role
Our network includes health professionals and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving cardiac services.
We’re committed to supporting better patient care and outcomes by:
- finding and promoting ways to deliver high quality and evidence informed care
- improving quality, safety and efficiency across the system by connecting people
- providing expert advice to Hospital and Health Services and the Department of Health.
Our focus
Our focus is improving heart health, and the services and outcomes for people living with heart conditions. We work with various stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies so everyone can access quality, safe and efficient cardiac health care.
Membership
Membership is open to cardiac health professionals and cardiac healthcare stakeholders. This includes health professionals from a range of disciplines and healthcare settings, and stakeholders from health interest groups and non-government organisations.
As a member, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in initiatives 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
Johanne Neill
Director Cardiology, Ipswich Hospital, West Moreton Hospital and Health Service
Co-chair
Vivian Bryce
Nurse Practitioner Cardiac Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Cardiac 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
- Queensland Congenital and Childhood Heart Collaborative (QCCHC), email qcchc@health.qld.gov.au
- Queensland Heart Failure Services Collaborative, email qldheartfailure@health.qld.gov.au
- Queensland Cardiac Rehabilitation Collaborative, email queenslandcardiacrehabilitationprogram@health.qld.gov.au
Current projects and priorities
- Queensland Cardiac Outcomes Registry (QCOR)
- Statewide Cardiovascular Information System
- Statewide Cardiac Services Planning
- Cardiac Clinical Measurements Workforce Project
- Cardiac Patient Flow Project
- Electrophysiology Service and Workforce Planning
- Echocardiography Guidelines
- Networked Cardiac Services
- Queensland Cardiac Clinical Referral Solution
- Update Acute Coronary Syndrome related Clinical Pathways
- Support Queensland Rheumatic Heart Disease Action Plan 2024–2027
- Support new cardiac infrastructure and service development
Clinical resources
We've developed evidence based guidance for managing health conditions, delivering clinical care and frameworks on the Queensland Health website.