Dr Sarah Browning
Biography:
Dr Sarah Browning is an Infectious Diseases Physician, Clinical Director of the Infection Prevention Service at Hunter New England Health, and a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle. Dr Browning co-chairs the SDPRIA Infection Control and Infectious Diseases Working Group, supporting implementation of a statewide infection prevention and surveillance platform across New South Wales. Dr Browning is currently undertaking a PhD focused on preventing healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial-resistant organism transmission in acute healthcare settings.
Abstract:
The NSW Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) offers new opportunities for infection prevention, from automated infection alerts to surveillance and contact tracing. Drawing on Hunter New England’s early experience, this presentation explores the challenges of configuration and implementation, including supporting staff through changed workflows and preserving established safety practices. It reflects on the expertise, resourcing and shared governance needed to turn digital capability into safer patient care as the SDPR rolls out across NSW.