ACIPC SA - Evening Symposium - Surveillance: What does this mean and what do we achieve from doing this?

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control

SA Special Interest Group

2015 Evening Symposia Series

Hindmarsh Education Centre

May 28th

5.30 – 8.35pm

Surveillance: What does this mean and what do we achieve from doing this?

This series of Symposia is provided for m35embers of the College - however non- members are welcome at a nominal charge. If you wish to join the College this can be done via the Join Now link on the College Website

This series has been developed by the College in collaboration with as an ongoing education program for members.

The program for the evening is as follows;

Facilitator: Marija Juraja – Past President ACIPC

5.30

Arrive, network and registration – Welcome Drinks etc.

6.00 – 6.40

What does surveillance mean and what is its relevance in the Acute Care setting? In acute care – why collect them, what do we do with them, do they drive clinical changes as reflected by the stats.

Speaker: Christine Cope , ICS, SA Health

6.40 – 7.20

Light Meal/Finger Food and sponsor viewing

7.20 – 8.00

How is surveillance different in the Non-Acute Care setting? In non-acute – what do they collect, what definitions do they use, does it make a difference who collects them, does it actually get reported anywhere, is it being used to improve quality outcomes?

Speaker: Linda Henderson, ICS, SA Health

8.00 – 8.30

Let’s discuss your surveillance issues (selected from members surveillance scenarios sent previously) Q&A and Final questions

8.35

Close

Attendance at this event attracts 2 AHPRA CPD hours of CPD - this is based on the above published program for the workshop.

The workshop objectives and outcomes are:

• To provide opportunities for professional development of infection control professionals
• To review and discuss current definitions of surveillance, what are they, how are they collected and how are these linked to quality improvement activities
• To understand the role and responsibility of the Infection Prevention and Control staff or portfolio holder in relation to surveillance

If you are interested in attending, please register via this page.

Click here for downloadable PDF Flyer.

For further information please contact either of these ACIPC SA Special Interest Group contact people - Marija Juraja: Marija.Juraja@health.sa.gov.au or Lisa Ryan: Lisa.C.Ryan@calvarycare.org.au