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...
- September 15, 2024
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...
- September 15, 2024
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...
- September 15, 2024
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...
- September 15, 2024
Rhiannon Box1 1Assistant Secretary, Service Delivery Division, Ageing and Aged Care, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Abstract: Four and a half years on from the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID‑19, along with other respiratory...
- September 15, 2024
Kevin Ketagoda1, Sonia Nath2 Lisa Jamieson3 Laura Weyrich4, Peter Zilm5 1Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, SA, 5005. Australia. don.ketagoda@adelaide.edu.au, 2Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, SA, 5005. Australia. sonia.nath@adelaide.edu.au, 3Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, SA,...
- September 15, 2024
Prof Lisa Hall1 and Assoc/Prof Noleen Bennett11,2 1National Centre of Antimicrobial Stewardship, 792 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 hall3@uq.edu.au, 2VICNISS Coordinating Centre 792 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Bennett@mh.org.au Abstract: Background information Infection surveillance is a critical core component of...
- September 15, 2024
National Health, Sustainability and Climate Unit1 1 Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, 23 Furzer Street Philip, 2606, NHSC.Unit@health.gov.au Abstract: Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy was launched at COP28 in December 2023. It sets out a...
- September 15, 2024
Priyanka Nair-Turkich1, Maureen Turner2, Javier Haurat3, Wisam Abdelaziz 3, Allison Bourne 3, Miranda Z. Smith4 1 Melbourne Data Analytics Platform, University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia, 2 School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia, 3BioGrid...
- September 15, 2024
Matiu Bush1 1Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125 m.bush@deakin.edu.au Abstract: Quarantine operations represent a complex human choreography involving multiple environments and services, from airports to transport vehicles and accommodation facilities. This presentation explores the intricate journey of individuals...
- September 15, 2024