About the council
The Quality and Safety Council plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of healthcare practice in rural and remote Australia. As an essential part of ACRRM’s clinical governance structure, the Council is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety within the rural medical community. It achieves this through the development, review, implementation, and monitoring of quality and safety guidelines, standards, and practices tailored to the unique challenges faced in rural and remote settings.
The Council is composed of a diverse group of healthcare professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise in rural medicine, patient safety, and quality improvement. Their responsibilities include reviewing current healthcare practices, identifying potential areas for improvement, and recommending evidence-based strategies to enhance patient care. By promoting best practices and advocating for the integration of quality and safety principles into all aspects of rural healthcare delivery, the Council directly contributes to improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare disparities in underserved communities.
Quality and Safety Council Members
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Past President, Censor in Chief, Research Committee Member, Quality & Safety Council MemberDr David Campbell
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Past President, Respectful Workplaces Committee ChairDr Sarah Chalmers
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Board Member, Quality & Safety Council MemberDr Suzanne Harrison
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Registrar Committee (NSW), Quality & Safety Council Member, Respectful Workplaces Committee MemberDr Marina Parente Alberquerque
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Director, Quality & Safety Council Member, Digital Health CommitteeDr Shannon Nott
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Research Committee Member, Quality & Safety Council MemberDr Debra Tennett