“OLD TRICKS FOR NEW DOGS: relearning the lessons of Semmelweis and Nightingale” HAI in ICU

14/08/2009 - 00:00
14/08/2009 - 16:30
Etc/GMT+12
This symposium will provide a forum for infection control, infectious diseases and intensive care practitioners to exchange information about the current status of HAI/MRO control programs and develop a vision for a co-ordinated ICU-specific program.

Jointly sponsored by

  • Centre for Infectious Diseases & Microbiology (CIDM) - Public Health
  • Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC)
  • Intensive Care Co-ordination and Monitoring Unit (ICCMU)

Symposium themes

  • The continuing story - ICCMU/CEC infection control programs
  • What's happening in the wider world
  • Theory and Practice - how to manage "bad bugs" in ICU - epidemiology, prevention, management issues

Speakers will include infection control and intensive care specialists

Cost $25 includes morning tea and lunch plus DVD of sessions

Enquiries:
Lou Orszulak Project Officer
CIDM Public Health Level 3, ICPMR, Westmead Hospital
Ph: (02) 9845 5542
Email: Lou_Orszulak@wsahs.nsw.gov.au

Flyers can be downloaded from the CIDM website 

 

 

 

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