Month: June 2022

Dr Peta-anne Zimmerman1,2,3, Ms Kellie Kenway2, Ms  Renee  Strotton2, Ms  Aby Foster2, Dr Deborough Macbeth2 1Griffith University, Southport, Australia 2Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services, Southport, Australia 3Collaborative for the Advancement of Infection Prevention and Control, Southport, Australia Background: The...

Dr Tess Asgill1, A/Prof Douglas Stupart1,2 1Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia 2Deakin University, Geelong, Australia Introduction: A number of infection control interventions were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to reduce the spread of this virus. The purpose of this...

Miss Chiane Marshall1, Mrs Janine Carrucan1 1Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Australia What was the issue? With the introduction of the ‘Management of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Clinical Care Standard’, the THHS identified gaps in meeting the new standard. There was...

Dr Nigel Barr1 1University Of The Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia Method: A modified Delphi process was used to develop a framework to promote asepsis in Australian paramedic practice. Participants were sought nationally using a snowball technique and included professionals...

Mekolle Keshia Ebude1, Dr Mekolle Enongene Julius2, Ginyu Innocentia  Kwalar3, Dr Ndung Ako  Forbinake4 1Universite Catholic d`Afrique Centrale, Cameroon 2Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, Cameroon 3Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon 4World Health Organization, , Cameroon Methods: Self-administered...

Mr Shaan Rais1 1Omni Solutions Consultation, Hewlett, United States Biography: Leadership Development Expert and Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, Shaan Rais is a Professional Speaker and Branding Strategist with a Master’s Degrees in Evidence-Based Coaching and Organizational Development and Change. His...

Mrs Caroline Hale1 13M, North Ryde, Australia Method: The objectives of this presentation are to showcase and highlight how adhesives work and  how their adhesion contribute to the fundamental success of how I.V. dressings are used or misused.  A review...

Mr Stephen Nocher1 1Queensland Health, Herston, Australia Method: The education program was implemented in stages following key stakeholder engagement of local Hospital and Health Service staff, including Nurse Educators, facility Directors of Nursing (DON’s) and Registered Nurses (RN’s). AMS topics...

Mr Roel Castillo1, Dr Dayane Melo Costa2, Prof. Lilian Lopes2, Dr Anaclara Tipple3, Prof Karen Vickery2, Dr Helen Hu2, Prof Anand Deva2 1Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, Australia 2Macquarie University, Macquarie University, Australia 3University of Goias, , Brazil Aim: To determine...

Miss Jacqueline Rusnak1, Mr Karan Varshney1,2 1School of Medicine, Deakin University Waurn Ponds, Australia 2School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the operation of health services globally by creating barriers...