American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Health and Science Policy Committee Orientation Program Part #6 Future Direction, More Information, and Contacts
Future Directions Continue its efforts to be the foremost developer of high quality evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on issues related to pulmonary medicine. Will look at broader topics that impact issues related to practice such as continuing education and practice management. Expanding the methodological expertise within the Health and Science Policy Department to enhance the guideline development process Educating ACCP staff and members in using evidence-based medicine and appropriate research methods. Development
The HSP Web site An explanation what evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are A step-by-step approach and specific resources to produce strong evidence-based clinical practice guidelines A venue to submit evidence-based clinical practice guideline topics for potential development Links to important websites related to evidence-based medicine
ACCP HSP Staff Contacts Ed Dellert, RN, MBA Vice President, Educational Resources Beth Corey Administrative Assistant Julia Heitzer, MS Research Specialist Carla Herrerias, MPH Clinical Research Analyst Sandy Lewis, PhD Research Specialist/Quality Improvement Liaison