Beyond the Bedside: environmental stewardship as the new frontier of Unit Governance
Tracks
Concurrent Stream One
| Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Arthur Streeton Auditorium |
Overview
Dr Chris Hair
Details
As we confront the GI Anthropocene our units must evolve from mere centres of treatment to hubs of environmental stewardship that actively dismantle the disease pipeline. This session redefines unit governance by integrating planetary health into clinical performance, empowering nurses to lead ‘Green GI’ revolution that protects both the patient and the planet.
Speaker
Dr Chris Hair
Epworth Geelong
Beyond the Bedside: environmental stewardship as the new frontier of Unit Governance
Biography
Conjoint Clinical Assoc Professor Chris Hair
FRACP, MBBS (Adelaide), BSc (Deakin University)
Dr Hair is director of gastroenterology at Epworth Geelong. He holds conjoint associate professor roles with Deakin University and Fiji National University. Has interests in equitable global health and sustainability and has participated and lead teaching and training programs in the Pacific since 2010 with ANZGITA in collaboration with multiple pacific healthcare partners.
