03/06/2026
What an inspiring day at the JBI gLOCAL Solution Room in Adelaide, expertly chaired by Associate Professor Craig Lockwood, Director of Implementation Science, and Dr Kylie Porritt, Director of Transfer Science at JBI.
Bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, leaders and practitioners, the event provided a valuable opportunity to learn, connect and explore how evidence can be translated into meaningful improvements in healthcare practice and patient outcomes. 🩺🌍
👉A highlight of the day was the keynote presentation by Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite, Professor and Director, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University on "Patient Safety: Past, Present and Future – What Works, How We Know, and What We Must Do to Improve in the Next Five Years." His presentation offered a thought-provoking reflection on the evolution of patient safety and the priorities that will shape healthcare improvement in the years ahead.
The conversation continued with a series of insightful short talks 🎙️
🔹Dr Lucylynn Lizarondo, Research Fellow at JBI, explored "From Evidence to Everyday Practice: The Missing Middle in Healthcare Improvement," highlighting the challenges and opportunities involved in bridging the gap between evidence generation and implementation.
🔹Jo French, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Women's and Children's Health Network her experiences of collaboratively implementing a new practice pathway, providing practical lessons on partnership and change management.
🔹Sheree Reeves, Medication Safety Project Coordinator, Nurse Educator at the Research and Practice Development Department at Lyell McEwin Hospital presented "From Protocol to Practice: Elevating Excellence in Safe Medication Administration," demonstrating how evidence-informed approaches can strengthen safety and quality in clinical practice.
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The day concluded with an engaging panel discussion featuring Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite, Dr Lucylynn Lizarondo, Jo French and Sheree Reeves, who shared their perspectives on patient safety, implementation, collaboration and the future of healthcare improvement.
Thank you to our speakers and attendees for contributing to a day filled with learning, discussion, networking and inspiration.
Together, we continue to strengthen evidence-based healthcare and improve outcomes for patients and communities.
