Hong Cheng - MSN, Advanced Practice Nurse, BSc (Nursing), CCNC, RN

Biography

Cheng Hong obtained her Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from University of South Australia in 2006. She pursued Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing in 2007 and worked in Medical Intensive Care unit and Neuro Intensive Care Unit for 7 years.

She continues her career as a Specialised Nurse Clinician in the Community to look after Ventilator assisted/dependent patients.

In 2019, she completed Master of Nursing from National University of Singapore. She then embarked on her journey as an Infectious Disease APN in National Centre for Infectious Disease/Tan Tock Seng Hospital. She became a collaborative prescriber after completing the National Collaborative Prescribing Programme in 2022 from National University of Singapore. She underwent extensive Geriatric training during her Master of Nursing studies as elective posting and further her clinical exposure in various Geriatric sub-specialties as an ID APN.

Her area of practice includes providing care for people living with HIV as well as for patient with general Infectious Disease conditions. Her clinical interest is in caring for PLHIV with metabolic syndromes and Geriatric conditions. She runs a HIV comorbidity clinic to provide holistic care for PLHIV with metabolic syndromes. She also runs a Geriatric Syndrome Screening Clinic to address age related issues.

RELATED COURSES

CME Series | Care Models for Older People in the Asia-Pacific Region

HIV

30 min

Reena Rajasuriar, Hong Cheng

CME Series | Care Models for Older People in the Asia-Pacific Region

This module explores innovative care models that address the growing needs of aging populations in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on integrated and nurse-led approaches. Through real-world case studies and regional experiences, participants will examine how the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework is being adapted locally. The module provides practical insight into the challenges, successes, and lessons learned in implementing these care models to support older adults.

What Will Set You Apart?

By completing this module, you will be able to:

Discuss the barriers and facilitators to implementing the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) approach in Malaysia

Outline progress in adopting ICOPE across the Asia-Pacific region and globally

Identify key enablers and challenges in implementing a nurse-led model for comprehensive geriatric assessment

Is This Program for You?

This program is designed for healthcare professionals and public health practitioners involved in the care of older adults, particularly in HIV or aging-related services. It is relevant to primary care physicians, HIV care providers, nurses, geriatricians, and allied health professionals, as well as program implementers, policymakers, and researchers working to improve integrated, person-centered care for older populations across diverse settings.

What Will You Cover in This Module?

Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE): Challenges and Experience in Malaysia

Nurse-Led Models for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Implementation Insights