by ACIPC Office | Dec 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Liz Hefren-Webb appointed Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson PSM will step down as the Commissioner after six years in the role, with Ms Hefren-Webb’s tenure beginning on January 20, 2025. Ms Hefren-Webb is currently Deputy Secretary,...
by ACIPC Office | Nov 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Mycobacterium tuberculosis What is it? Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis (TB) an infectious disease that damages the lungs and other parts of the body. There are 2 types of TB, latent TB infection when someone is...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 25, 2024 | Bug Library
Escherichia coli (E. coli) Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. It was first identified by Theodor Escherich in 1885. While most strains are harmless or even beneficial, some can...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
I have had the pleasure of working In infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for 18 years. I have implemented IPC programs in several Western Australian (WA) public and private health sectors over this time. I have been employed as the Coordinator of Nursing (SRN7) at...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Erica is a dedicated and dynamic leader with a wealth of expertise in leadership and management, infection prevention and control, staff health, immunisation, and infectious diseases. With extensive clinical experience spanning multiple states in Australia, Erica has...
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