Despite guidelines and evidence, translating best practice into routine practice remains a challenge. Join leading experts in infection prevention, vascular access and quality improvement as they explore how clinician led Quality Improvement Programs (QIPs) can bridge the gap between evidence and practice. Discover practical strategies to strengthen IV site management, support adherence to standards, and drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.
Speaker Details
Professor Jed Duff
Professor Duff is Chair of Nursing at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and QUT. He describes himself as a pracademic—a researcher who partners with clinicians, consumers, and decision-makers to co-produce practical, evidence-informed solutions to real-world healthcare challenges. His work bridges research and implementation, focusing on improving safety, quality, and equity in health services.
Dr Sarah Browning, BMed MPHTM FRACP (Infectious Diseases)
Sarah is an Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Director of the Infection Prevention Service at the Hunter New England Local Health District. She currently chairs the Hunter New England District Intravascular Access Device Committee. Dr. Browning is a Senior Lecturer and PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle, and an early-career researcher at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, Infection Research Program.