Clare McCarthy

Clare McCarthy is an accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in quality, safety, and patient experience across various roles. Currently serving as Director of Quality Safety & Patient Experience at Northern Health, Clare's career spans over three decades, including positions such as Registered Nurse at AHPRA and Project Manager at Monash Health, where clinical and operational projects were successfully managed. Clare has held leadership roles focused on service improvement, risk management, and policy analysis in multiple healthcare organizations. Academic qualifications include a Master of Research in Health Innovation from Macquarie University and various degrees in health administration and nursing from prestigious institutions.