ACIPC International Conference speakers announced

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is vitally important across all healthcare settings in reducing the risks of transmission of infections and the development of antimicrobial resistance.

The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) is the peak body for infection prevention and control professionals (ICPs) in the region. ACIPC advocates for ICPs and IPC by focusing on leadership, education and evidence-based practice for a healthy community.

This year’s ACIPC International Conference, to be held from 17–20 November 2024 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online, has the theme: Succession, sustainability, and the advancement of infection prevention and control.

The conference aims to address emerging challenges, promote innovative approaches and create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued. By attending the conference, you will learn from national and international experts, network with like-minded professionals and meet with Australasia’s largest collection of IPC industry suppliers.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Michael Borg, Head, Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta
• Glenn Browning, Director, Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health
• Frances Geraghty-Dusan, Senior One Health Advisor, Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security
• Heather Gilmartin, Health Senior Researcher, Implementation Scientist, Denver/Seattle Centre of Innovation, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterinary Health Administration Medical Centre
• Bronwyn King AO, Public health champion; Founder, Director, and CEO, Tobacco Free portfolios
• Lisa Hall, Director, Teaching and Learning & Professor – School of Public Health, Qld University
   

For more speakers and presentation topics, visit the conference website: https://acipcconference.com.au/.

Aged Care Pre-Conference Workshop

To be held Sunday 17 November 10:00am – 5:00pm at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online.

The 2024 ACIPC Aged Care Workshop aims to immerse in-person and online delegates in an interactive experience. This year’s workshop will feature a total focus on engagement, hands-on learning, collaboration and feedback, rather than presentation only.

The workshop will be opened by ACIPC President A/Prof Stéphane Bouchoucha, followed by a brief overview of the ACIPC Aged Care Strategy.

The day will include three different workshop sessions, targeting topics that are on the forefront of IPC change in aged care.

Navigating surveillance in aged care will kick off the first workshop. Delegates will review aged care surveillance and current research outcomes, undertaking collaborative activities and discussions to enhance surveillance understanding and knowledge.

A team from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission will facilitate the second workshop, AMS implementation in aged care. Discussions will focus on AMR SAT, working with various AMS tools, and exploring strategies to achieve sustainable improvements.

The final workshop is Animals in health care, which connects with the principle of ‘person-centred care.’ Using the guide Safe Animal Friendly Environments (University of South Australia), the audience will be on an interactive journey to embrace, enable, and manage animals in aged care.

The Aged Care Workshop is targeted to those involved in, responsible for, or interested in aged care IPC.

All graduates of the ACIPC Foundations of IPC course receive ACIPC educational membership, and will again receive free registration to the workshop (online). Delegates attending in-person and online must register.

For more information and registration, visit: https://acipcconference.com.au/.

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