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Join ACIPC IPC Consultant Carrie Spinks for the next ACIPC Aged Care IPC webinar
Date and time: Wednesday, 19 August at 2:00pm AEST.
Topic: Vaccination Program in aged care
Speaker: Geraldine Freriks
This presentation explores the development and implementation of a comprehensive immunisation program within residential aged care, encompassing both residents and staff. The program is structured around two interconnected branches: resident immunisation and workforce immunisation, recognising that effective protection requires a whole-of-facility approach.
The session will outline the key components required to establish and sustain a structured immunisation program. The presentation will also examine governance considerations, program coordination, and strategies to address common challenges such as incomplete immunisation histories, consent complexities, and fragmented documentation systems.
By implementing a structured and well-governed immunisation program, aged care services can reduce vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, improve resident health outcomes, protect staff, and minimise hospital transfers.
About the Speaker:
Geraldine Freriks is the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Unit Manager at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. A dedicated nurse since 1987, she has worked across various specialties, primarily oncology, haematology, and palliative care.
In 2016, Geraldine transitioned into IPC, contributing significantly to the sepsis project at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. She has played a key role in the Warragul COVID-19 response and worked at the Public Health Unit. Passionate about infection prevention, she is committed to education, reducing antimicrobial resistance and improving patient outcomes.
To register for this webinar, please click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bswGkakbQ0C2-TZa5rWF9w
Can’t make the webinar, or want to watch it again? A recording of the webinar will be available afterwards on the ACIPC website, you can access it by clicking the link below: