Month: November 2024

Kasia Benson¹  ¹WA Country Health Service – Pilbara, 62 Balmoral Road Karratha, WA 6714, kasia.benson@health.wa.gov.au Abstract: Achieving compliance with Australian and international standards for water supplying Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) equipment presents significant challenges, especially in rural settings. These...

Professor Lisa Hall 1, 3, Associate Professor Noleen Bennett2,3  1University of Queensland, 2University of Melbourne, 3National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship  Abstract:  We celebrate World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 by exploring what is new in aged care AMS.  Join us for...

Professor Lisa Hall1,2,3  1University of Queensland, 2Guidance Group, Melbourne Health, 3National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship  Abstract:  Infection prevention in aged care remains an ongoing challenge world-wide.  In this presentation I will unpack the context, recent advances and barriers to workforce,...

  Gina Meibusch1 1Chief Research and Development Officer, Art of Mentoring Abstract: In this session, we will explore effective strategies for leaders to adopt a mentoring and coaching approach. This presentation will provide an overview of practical techniques to foster...

Kathy Dempsey1 1NSW Chief ICP & HAI Advisor, IPAC COVID-19 Response Clinical Lead, Clinical Excellence Commission, Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner (CICPE; FACIPC) Abstract: There are many challenges when tasked with a leadership role let alone as a leader with...

A CPO outbreak journey in an Aged Regional Facility (ARC) in Southern Aotearoa New Zealand Jo Stodart IPC CNM, RN MPH (distinction)1 1 Heath New Zealand Southern Aotearoa New Zealand An unexpected positive urine test for CPO in a resident...

Sara Drew1 1Nurse Manager – Courses and Workshops, Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) Abstract The RACGP IPC guidelines support general practices and other office-based and community-based practices to implement IPC procedures at a high standard. Join us to...

Francette Geraghty-Dusan1 1 Charles Sturt University Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2678, fdusan@csu.edu.au Abstract: The UN aims to be better prepared to prevent, predict, detect, and respond to global health threats and promote sustainable development. Infection, Prevention and...