Geriatric Activities
Publications and Position Statements
- Revise ATS position statements to incorporate a geriatric focus or subsection. The following position statements have been targeted for initial review:
- Research Priorities in Respiratory Nursing
- Home Care for Patients with Respiratory Disorders
- Joint ATS/ERS Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Presentations, Workshops, and Seminars
- Provide a geriatric focused symposium "Focus on Gerontology: Care of Older Adults with Chronic Lung Disease" and workshop "Distinctive Aspects of Respiratory Assessment of Older Adults" at the May 2006 ATS Conference
Awards
- The ATS Nursing Assembly offers a Nurse Competence in Aging Award to a member that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to care for older adults
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For more information about ATS Geriatric Activities please contact: Gerene Bauldoff, PhD, RN, FCCP
Email: [email protected] |