Mercy Health Australia
Karen Russell is a healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient safety and clinical governance at Mercy Health Australia. Currently serving as the Director of Patient Safety and Experience since July 2022, Karen also holds the acting title of Director of Quality, Safety and Innovation. Previous roles include Manager of Patient Safety and Experience and Quality Business Partner for the Medical Subacute and Palliative Care Program. Additionally, from July 2017 to December 2018, Karen was the Midwifery Unit Manager for the Postnatal/Antenatal Ward, further demonstrating a strong background in midwifery and healthcare quality management.
Mercy Health Australia
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health employs over 7,000 people who provide acute and sub-acute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need.