The Public Practice Advisory Committee focuses on the provision of anaesthesia services in the public sector and for public patients treated in the private sector.
They provide support and guidance to members working primarily in the public sector including, current awards and conditions for staff specialists and visiting medical officers applicable in each state and territory.
The Public Practice Advisory Committee (PPAC) provides advice to the Board on the provision of anaesthesia services in the public sector and for public patients treated in the private sector.
PPAC Structure
Membership consists of a chair appointed by the Board, the Economics Advisory Officer, the Chair of the TMG and at least one representative from each of the States and Territory.
- PPAC Role and responsibilities Develop anaesthesia policy for public practice
- Provide reports on current public practice issues to the Board.
- Co-ordinate with similar organisations (AMA and ASMOF etc.) to ensure effective representation of anaesthetists treating public patients.
- Assist TMG members with training hospitals.
- Assist members by maintaining current awards and conditions for staff specialists and visiting medical officers applicable in each of the States and Territory.
- Develop a higher profile of the ASA in public health facilities.