AustPAR - Terms of Reference

AustPAR Terms of Reference

To provide opportunity for networking between physiotherapists working in the area of amputee rehabilitation
To provide an avenue for disseminating information relevant to the treatment of amputee patients
To identify areas for research and quality improvement
To share information about research and quality improvement
To develop resources for use in the area of amputee rehabilitation

Any physiotherapist with an active interest in the rehabilitation of the amputee patient
Members of any other Health Profession with a similar interest in amputee rehabilitation

Chairperson - this individual is responsible for the maintenance of the database and is a resource person for meeting organisers.
Meeting organiser/s - at each meeting, the Chairperson must delegate the task of organising the following meeting to an individual or group. This group is then responsible for the content and running of that meeting.

Each meeting should have a chief organiser to run the day. Delegates can be appointed by the organiser as appropriate.
Each meeting should have a minute taker.
The content of each meeting should include some/all of the following:

Presentation of current literature
Presentation of QA projects or research
Reports about relevant courses & conferences members have attended
A review of the contact list
A review of available/potential resources - sharing protocols
Case studies
Practical sessions
Presentations by relevent guest speakers
Sharing information related to changes affecting physiotherapy practices
Invitation to other professional or government bodies to attend for participation in discussions & updates of relevant activities & policies