Month: September 2024

Elise Mitri1,2,3,4, Shanti Narayanasamy1,5,6, Natasha E Holmes1,3, Courtney Ierano3,7, Jason Roberts8,9, Suran Fernando10,11, Jason A Trubiano1,3,4 1Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research, Department of Infectious Diseases, Austin Health, Victoria, Australia, 2Department of Pharmacy, Austin Health, Victoria, Australia, 3Department of Infectious...

Darren Martin1 1Bendigo Health, PO Box 126 Bendigo, Victoria, 3552, darren.martin@bendigohealth.org.au Abstract: Background Reprocessing reusable medical devices (RMDs) is a specialised process that needs to be undertaken following strict procedures in line with National and International Standards. At the end...

Andrew Ellis1 1Infection Control Service, Communicable Disease Control Branch, Department for Health & Wellbeing 11 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000 Abstract: The new reprocessing standard AS5369 includes requirements for building design and workflow at health facilities, some of which have...

Carol Bradley1 1 Bradley Veterinary IPC Consulting, 16 Phoenix Avenue, Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, cbradleyconsulting@outlook.com Abstract: Research supports that IPC practices in the veterinary healthcare environment are slowly expanding and demonstrate similarities to the human healthcare sector. My observations during audits...

Gemma L Saravanos, Claire Nayda, Sandra Charlton, Fiona Gotterson, Marilyn Cruickshank Abstract: Format: Panel discussion approximately 60 minutes Background Children are a unique population with specialised infection prevention and control (IPC) requirements. Additionally, infection-related conditions are a leading cause of...

Wendy Bacalja1 1Dental Health Services Victoria, 720 Swanston St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053. wendy.bacalja@dhsv.org.au Abstract: AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities was released December 2023 superseding both AS/NZS 4815:2006 and AS/NZS...

Tiana Bell1, Reanna Butler2 1Kimbereley Aboriginal Medical Services, 12 Napier Terrace Broome, WA, 6725, tiana.bell@kamsc.org.au, 2Kimbereley Aboriginal Medical Services, 12 Napier Terrace Broome, WA, 6725, reanna.butler@kamsc.org.au Biography: Tiana Bell Tiana Bell is a Registered Nurse currently working as the Infection...

Sandra Roodt1 1 Calvary Healthcare, 15 Denison Street, Deakin, ACT, 2600, sandra.roodt2@calvarycare.org.au Abstract: Have you recently taken on an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) position or been contemplating becoming an IPC Professional? Do you feel unsure where to start and/or...

Sandra Roodt1 1Calvary Healthcare, 15 Denison Street, Deakin, ACT, 2600, sandra.roodt2@calvarycare.org.au Abstract: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programs are faced with navigating a constantly changing healthcare landscape, including being prepared for, or dealing with pandemics. Navigating the constantly changing healthcare...

Robyn Smith1, Joanne Tropea1,2, Sanne Peters2, Lyn-li Lim2, Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh3, Kirsty Buising1,2, Kwang Lim1,2, Noleen Bennett1,2 1University of Melbourne Parkville, VIC 3050, robyn.smith@unimelb.edu.au, 2Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3050, 3La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3083 Abstract: The Infection Prevention and...