1. American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Health and Science Policy Committee Orientation Program Part #6 Future Direction, More Information, and Contacts

2. 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

3. 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

4. ACCP HSP Staff Contacts Ed Dellert, RN, MBA Vice President, Educational Resources edellert@chestnet.org Beth Corey Administrative Assistant bcorey@chestnet.org Julia Heitzer, MS Research Specialist jheitzer@chestnet.org Carla Herrerias, MPH Clinical Research Analyst cherrerias@chestnet.org Sandy Lewis, PhD Research Specialist/Quality Improvement Liaison slewis@chestnet.org