What is on your wall? A rational approach to safety and quality

Groups related to this event

Centre for Health Informatics
Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research
Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science

Event date

Thursday, 12 November 2015

Professor Clifford Hughes AO has just recently been appointed as the President of The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). Professor Hughes has recently retired from his position as the Chief Executive Officer of the Clinical Excellence Commission, a statutory health corporation promoting and supporting improvement in quality and safety in health across New South Wales, Australia. This appointment followed 25 years as a cardiothoracic surgeon.

Professor Hughes has contributed to numerous committees associated with quality, safety and clinical practice research. He has held various positions of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, including Senior Examiner in Cardiothoracic Surgery and member of the College Council. He has served on editorial boards and has published widely in cardiothoracic surgery, quality and safety.

Professor Hughes has led medical teams to China, and has performed cardiac surgery worldwide. He has received many awards for his work including an Alumni Award from the University of NSW, and was made an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) in recognition of his contributions and “service to cardiac surgery, international relationships and the community”.