Expressions of Interest open for the ANZSGM Out of Hospital Care Special Interest Group

The ANZSGM Council welcomes expressions of interest for the Society’s new Out of Hospital Care Special Interest Group (the OHC SIG).

The OHC SIG will provide support and connect members with an interest in the care of older people living in residential care and living in private residences or homes with the purpose of improving their health care in these settings across Australian and New Zealand.

The Council is seeking members with an interest in Out of Hospital Care, specifically:

1. 1. • Support for geriatricians and other medical practitioners in Australia and New Zealand engaged in the delivery of out of hospital care for older people.
      • Provide networks to enhance communication and collaboration on the development of out of hospital models of care.
      • Building a case for the establishment and expansion of the delivery of out of hospital care in Australia and New Zealand through promoting best practice and undertaking research.
      • Provide a forum for ongoing training and education in aspects of out of hospital care.
      • Advise Council on the establishment of collaborative working relationships with other groups relevant to the provision of out of hospital care.
      • Advise Council on out of hospital care matters and assist in the preparation of ANZSGM submissions, policy papers and consultation responses.

The OHC SIG will hold quarterly meetings by videoconference. Please read the Draft Terms of Reference for further information before applying.