Have you registered for the online launch of Australia’s first national standard for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Next week, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is releasing the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Care Standard.
The Standard has been endorsed by 20 peak bodies, including the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and Lung Foundation Australia.
Date Thursday, 17 October 2024 Time 12:00 – 1:00 PM AEDT
Learn about the new Standard and how it will improve care for people living with COPD, in both community and hospital settings.
Expert panellists
Award-winning science reporter Dr Jonica Newby will host an expert panel including:
- Dr Lee Fong – Medical Advisor, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
- Professor Jennifer Alison – Professor of Respiratory Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
- Dr Kerry Hancock – General Practitioner and Chair, RACGP Respiratory Medicine Specific Interests Group
- Ms Mary Roberts – Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant, Westmead Hospital
- Associate Professor Natasha Smallwood – Consultant Respiratory Physician, The Alfred Hospital
This event is relevant to all healthcare providers who care for people with COPD.
More information
Visit safetyandquality.gov.au/copd-ccs or email CCS@safetyandquality.gov.au