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Personal profile
Biography
Philip is Director of Research, Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Victoria, Australia and Director of Nursing Research, Cabrini Health.
A/Professor Russo is an internationally regarded expert in healthcare associated infection prevention, and led the recently completed the Australian National Healthcare Associated Infection Point Prevalence Survey, the first in Australia for 34 years. He is also Past President of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC), the peak body for Infection Prevention and Control professionals in the Australasian region.
Aside from his role at ACIPC, other leadership and engagement activities include; former Deputy Chair of the Infection Control Expert Group (COVID-19), a member of the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce Steering Committee, the National Health and Medical Research Council Infection Control Guidelines Advisory Committee, and the Healthcare Associated Infection Advisory Committee for the Australian Safety and Quality in Health Care Commission.
A/Professor Russo is the recipient of a National Health and Medical Research Early Career Fellowship and has attracted research funding from government, industry, philanthropic and academic sources. He has presented at both national and international conferences, authored over 50 peer reviewed articles and several book chapters.
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Research interests
Healthcare associated infection and infection prevention, surveillance, value based care, patient safety and quality, infectious disease, implementation science, mixed methodology.
Supervision interests
Healthcare related infection
Patient safety and quality
Value based healthcare
Community service
Past President, Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC)
Member NHMRC Infection Control Guidelines Advisory Committee
Clinical activities
Director Cabrini Monash University Department of Nursing Research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Queensland University of Technology
Award Date: 18 Oct 2016
Clinical Epidemiology, Masters, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 1 Dec 2002
Nursing, Bachelor, Deakin University
Award Date: 1 Dec 1994
External positions
Conjoint Lecturer, Avondale College
Research area keywords
- Public Health
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Safety
- Health Services Research
- Epidemiology
Network
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The Coronavirus in Victorian Healthcare and aged care workers (COVIC-HA) Cohort Study
Leder, K., Cheng, A., McGuinness, S., Zoungas, S., Hodgson, C., Fisher, J., Sim, M., Forbes, A., Cameron, P., Kirkman, M., Liew, D., Kasza, J., Teede, H., Smith, K., Kelsall, H., Russo, P., Udy, A., Hunter, P., Trauer, J., Russell, G. & Skouteris, H.
11/01/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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Development of customised distraction techniques for managing acute behavioural disturbance of elderly patients in the emergency department setting to limit use of chemical and physical restraint
Blecher, G., Kuhn, L., Walker, K., Flynn, D., Joe, K., Russo, P., Page, R. & Peisah, C.
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Improving Patient-centered Care through Digital Change: Implementing a ‘lightweight’ digital platform to link with patient systems and mobile devices
Tehrani, A., Wilkin, C., Burstein, F., Russo, P., McLoughlin, I., Skouteris, H. & Cooke, F. L.
9/10/19 → 8/10/22
Project: Research
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Monash University Practical Infection Control Program for WorkSafe Victoria
Griffiths, D., Dix, S., Russo, P. & Morphet, J.
11/11/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Mental Health Outcomes in Australian Healthcare and Aged-Care Workers during the Second Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
McGuinness, S. L., Johnson, J., Eades, O., Cameron, P. A., Forbes, A., Fisher, J., Grantham, K., Hodgson, C., Hunter, P., Kasza, J., Kelsall, H. L., Kirkman, M., Russell, G., Russo, P. L., Sim, M. R., Singh, K. P., Skouteris, H., Smith, K. L., Stuart, R. L., Teede, H. J. & 4 others, , 1 May 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 9, 15 p., 4951.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Budget impact analysis of routinely using whole-genomic sequencing of six multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens in Queensland, Australia
Gordon, L. G., Elliott, T. M., Forde, B. M., Mitchell, B., Russo, P. L., Paterson, D. L. & Harris, P. N. A., 1 Feb 2021, In: BMJ Open. 11, 2, 10 p., e041968.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Disinvestment in the presence of uncertainty: Description of a novel, multi-group, disinvestment trial design and protocol for an application to reduce or cease use of mobilisation alarms for preventing falls in hospitals
Haines, T. P., Botti, M., Brusco, N., O’Brien, L., Redley, B., Bowles, K. A., Hutchinson, A., Mitchell, D., Jellett, J., Steen, K., Boyd, L., Mart, M. W. S., Raymond, M., Hunter, P., Russo, P., Bonnici, R., Pu, D., Sevenhuysen, S., Davies, V. & Shorr, R., Dec 2021, In: PLoS ONE. 16, 12, 17 p., e0261793.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Enteral nutrition feeding practices by intensive care nurses: A retrospective evaluation
Crossfield, C. L., Russo, P. L. & Bucknall, T. K., Feb 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Nursing in Critical Care. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Environmental hygiene, knowledge and cleaning practice: a phenomenological study of nurses and midwives during COVID-19
Curryer, C., Russo, P. L., Kiernan, M., Wares, K. D., Smith, K. & Mitchell, B. G., Sep 2021, In: American Journal of Infection Control. 49, 9, p. 1123-1128 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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The role of emergency nurses in antimicrobial stewardship
Cliff Connell (Supervisor), Lisa Kuhn (Supervisor) & Philip Russo (Supervisor)
2020Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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American Journal of Infection Control (Journal)
Philip Russo (Editorial board member)
1 Jan 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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The role of emergency nurses in antimicrobial stewardship
Pheona van Huizen (Speaker), Cliff Connell (Supervisor), Lisa Kuhn (Supervisor) & Philip Russo (Supervisor)
2019 → …Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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American Journal of Infection Control (Journal)
Philip Russo (Editor in chief)
1 Jan 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Journal of Hospital Infection (Journal)
Philip Russo (Editorial board member)
1 Nov 2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility