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Peta-Anne Zimmerman

Dr Peta-Anne Zimmerman (RN, DPH, CICP-E, SFHEA) is an internationally respected clinician, educator, and researcher in infection prevention and control (IPC) and public health. Dr Zimmerman’s experience in IPC spans over 20 years and her domestic clinical experience,...
Primary and Community Healthcare Standards

Primary and Community Healthcare Standards

The Australin Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has developed the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards Guide for healthcare services to support implementation of the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community...
International Paramedics Day 8 July 2024

International Paramedics Day 8 July 2024

International Paramedics Day takes place on the 8th of July each year, marking the anniversary of the birth of Dominique-Jean Larrey, ‘the father of modern-day ambulance services.’ Join us in celebrating the vital work carried out by paramedics and first...
World Zoonoses Day 6 July 2024

World Zoonoses Day 6 July 2024

World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on 6 July in recognition of the achievements of Louis Pasteur, who administered the first rabies vaccination on 6 July 1885. With around 60% of all known human infectious disease agents originating in animals, it is vital that...
Person-centred aged care in the company of animals

Person-centred aged care in the company of animals

The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control and Companion Animal Network Australia The person is at the core of the newly strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, with their focus on person-centred care. Older people entering residential or in-home...