WORKSHOP TWO: COORDINATING AN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM IN AGED CARE HOMES covered on day two of a two day workshop
Presented over one day, and building on the introductory concepts of the introductory workshop and can be offered as a standalone workshop. This instructive workshop is for those requiring a more detailed knowledge of infection prevention and control strategies, or who hold an infection prevention and control portfolio or accountability for managing infection prevention control issues or staff. This could include infection prevention and control managers, coordinators, or link nurses. Numbers will be limited to allow participants to share experiences, and undertake small group activities to apply content to practice. Topics to be covered includes organisms of significance, outbreak management, surveillance, antibiotic stewardship and governance and policy. Participants may register for this workshop as part of a special two-day program, or choose to attend the single day.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify key elements of a successful infection prevention and control program in an aged care home setting
- Discuss requirements for governance and policy development to support an effective infection prevention and control program
- List organisms of significance, and consider related requirements for the care of residents.
- Identify strategies for outbreak management, and apply these to practice
- Discuss relevant surveillance and monitoring activities to support the infection prevention and control program in an aged care home setting
- Identify relevant resources to support an effective infection prevention and control program plan.
Group prices to help you support professional development of your staff. ACIPC recognises how important it is to support the ongoing professional development of staff. To help organisations in this goal we offer a group price: enrol 5 or more staff from your practice at the same time and receive a 7.5% discount. Please contact admin@acipc.org.au to arrange a group booking for your staff.