This committee shall be responsible for promoting education and
the implementation of outcomes measures along with providing abstracted
reviews of pertinent scientific literature and facilitating and/or
coordinating research projects within the network. Outcome measures will
be emphasized as being valuable information for improvement of quality
care, accreditation, program certification, and reimbursement.
Education and promotion by the committee will be provided via the
newsletter, workshops, and individual program consultation. Reviews are
to be submitted to the editor of the newsletter one-month prior to each
publication. Reviews should
be related to the field of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. The President
shall appoint the co-chairpersons who may appoint the committee members.
