Patient Safety has always been a formidable challenge in healthcare facilities. Hospital Acquired Infections (HAls) are a significant impact on patient safety as it increases the length of hospital stays, the complexity of treatment and[...]
38 Frazer St. Lilyfield NSW 2040
Patient Safety has always been a formidable challenge in healthcare facilities. Hospital Acquired Infections (HAls) are a significant impact on patient safety as it increases the length of hospital stays, the complexity of treatment and care, is potentially fatal costing the Australian healthcare system billions of dollars per annum.
This seminar will:
- Highlight the latest research and priorities to support efficient cleaning protocols in healthcare.
- Talk through evidence-based solutions to help drive effective decision making and oversights in cleaning practices.
- Reinforce how effective healthcare cleaning can improve quality patient care.
Speakers:
Professor Stephanie Dancer BSc, MB.BS, MSc, MD, FRCPath, DTMSH, FRCP(Ed), FESCMID, FISAC
Topic: Mopping up Hospital Infection: Current and Future Challenges for Healthcare Cleaning
Professor Slade Jensen, B.Med.Sc. (USyd) PhD. (USyd]. FASM
Topic: Role of the ICU environment in VRE transmission
