Statewide Respiratory Clinical Network

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  General

• Category:

  Government

Description

The Statewide Respiratory Clinical Network was established in 2008 to improve clinical practice and provide expertise, direction and advice in relation to respiratory care, current issues and service provision in Queensland. Key areas of respiratory health the Network has identified include:

• asthma
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• lung function testing
• cystic fibrosis
• spirometry training
• smoking cessation and tobacco control
• lung cancer
• interstitial lung disease
• Indigenous respiratory health
  

Members include medical practitioners, nurses, allied health workers, community health workers, general practice and non-government organisations.

The Network incorporates a steering committee for leadership direction, a reference group to provide advice and support to the steering committee and working groups which focus on specific areas of respiratory health. The network also organises bi-annual forums to exchange information, prioritise current respiratory issues and advise on strategies to address respiratory issues.

The Network supports a bulletin, published quarterly.

Contacts

Network coordinator
Deb C. Hill
Ph: (07) 3636 9763
Fax: (07) 3636 9794
Email: Deborah_Hill@health.qld.gov.au

Links

• View website: Statewide Respiratory Clinical Network