This presentation will aim to support and celebrate the infection preventionist for aged care. The COVID-19 pandemic caught everyone by surprise and especially impacted our vulnerable aged population. We weren’t prepared and the consequences were tragic. So, where do we go from here? How do we take the lessons learned and move into a future where infection prevention is a priority along with proper resources and education? You are at the right place in time to be that change agent who will implement practices that will reduce harmful and deadly infections. We will discuss practical strategies that will support you in your role and equip you to take your infection prevention practices to the next level.
Objectives:
- Understand why COVID-19 has merely highlighted the need to implement evidence-based IPC practices in long-term care.
- Re-invigorate your passion to reduce harms and deaths associated with infections.
- Implement proven strategies that support creating a strong infection prevention and control (IPC) culture.