Professor Lisa Nissen is Program Director for Health Workforce Optimisation, Centre for Business and Economics of Health, University of Queensland. She has been a health practitioner, leader, educator, researcher, and implementation scientist in Australia for more than 25 years. Lisa’s research has led to major health system change, including the introduction of immunisation services by pharmacists throughout Australia and implementation of prescribing competencies and frameworks for health professionals nationally. More recently she led a Queensland team who implemented pharmacists’ treatment for Uncomplicated urinary Tract Infections. Her focus is on health service optimisation including scope of practice and Quality Use of Medicines. She is a Fellow of the both the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
Program Director for Health Workforce Optimisation, University of Queensland
Professor Lisa Nissen
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is committed to the health and safety of symposium delegates. In order to protect delegates from the spread of COVID-19 and to take into account Stage 3 Queensland Government restrictions, the following measures will be put in place:
1. Personal safety – each delegate will be provided with a pack containing hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and a mask. In addition to this, the venue will conduct regular cleaning of the venue spaces and equipment. Sanitation stations will also be available throughout the venue.
2. Physical distancing – session seating will be set up to follow the 4 square metres per person rule. Social functions will also comply with these rules.
3. Adherence to the COVID Safe Event Checklist – this is for events of up to 500 people and addresses the risks associated with the potential transmission of COVID-19.
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