معرفی
Sandra Keppich-Arnold is an Adjunct Professor at Deakin University's School of Nursing & Midwifery within the Faculty of Health. She holds extensive clinical leadership experience, including roles as Clinical Service Director and Director of Nursing at Alfred Psychiatry. Her work focuses on operational management of nursing, allied health, and administrative teams in mental health programs.
Education:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
- Graduate Diploma in Health Education
- Graduate Certificate in Systems Management
Research Interests: Sandra prioritizes consumer and family voices in shaping mental health services. Her work explores clinical handover of risk, triage competencies, and outcomes, alongside initiatives like Safewards to improve workforce culture. She emphasizes embedding education and training into workforce frameworks to enhance staff capabilities.
Articles Trends: Her recent publication (2023) investigates rapid response systems for mental state deterioration in acute hospitals, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to patient safety and behavioral management.
Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or student advisees are listed, Sandra has led workforce development programs like a three-year specialist nursing graduate program. She collaborates on reviews of mental health programs across jurisdictions.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Alfred Psychiatry's operational teams and Deakin University's research networks in mental health nursing. Active in consultation liaison nursing and emergency care initiatives.
