RBWH Research Report

2025 saw JTI grow to thirteen Higher Degree by Research students and thirty-six staff. Key new staff include Dr Rebekah Young in the role of Trauma Clinical Fellow jointly with the RBWH Trauma Service. Dr Young has led several trauma education, research and quality improvement activities, and won the Best Clinical Paper award at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society 2025 Conference. Professor Dylan Flaws, new Chair of Rehabilitation Services, has developed a program for early psychological intervention for our trauma patients. Professor Andrej Trampuz, a renowned Infectious Diseases expert, and Associate Professor Nora Renz, are implementing several projects that will significantly improve the management of patients with orthopaedic device-related infections at RBWH.

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Clinical Guidelines for Mass Casualty Incidents

The Clinical Guidelines for Mass Casualty Incidents

In a collaborative effort to bolster disaster preparedness and response, Queensland Health, in association with the Jamieson Trauma Institute, has developed new Clinical Guidelines for Mass Casualty Incidents.

The latest guidelines can be accessed by clinicians across Queensland Health on QHEPS for staff, and more widely on the JTI website.

Andrew Bryett, Acting Executive Director of the Disaster Management Branch, emphasised the importance of this initiative.

“These guidelines are an invaluable tool for our frontline healthcare workers, equipping them to better manage mass casualty incidents. They provide a clear pathway to immediate and effective response,” Mr Bryett said.

“They are especially beneficial to clinicians who don’t routinely deal with trauma, offering support for interim trauma response before hospital transfers.”

Mr Bryett encouraged all clinicians to review the guidelines and share this valuable resource with their colleagues.

“Education and collaboration are key to effective disaster management. We hope these guidelines not only enhance our clinical response but also foster a shared understanding and preparedness amongst all our healthcare professionals,” he said.

“Initiatives such as these are a reminder of Queensland Health’s dedication to constantly improving and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.”