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X-WR-CALDESC:The Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) exists to promote and facilitate the establishment of infection control programmes through education…
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SUMMARY:Infection Control Conference – October 2023
DESCRIPTION:Infection Control Conference\nThe Infection Control Conference is a new addition to the Africa Health Congress this year, with a one-day agenda focusing on three pillars for success – the patient, the staff, and the environment. Infection prevention and control affect all aspects of health care and always require action. By focusing on the three elements, the delegates will understand the role that each play in infection control, and gain an all-around understanding through a practical, and evidence-based approach.\n\n\nConference chairs:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBriette du Toit, Program Manager, and Training Coordinator, Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN), Cape Town, South Africa\n\n\n\n\nYolanda Van Zyl, Clinical Programme Coordinator – Infection Control Practitioner, Paarl Hospital, Western Cape Government, Paarl, South Africa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey topics:\n\n\n\n\n\nThe role of the environmental microbiome in the development of HAIs\nEnvironment surveillance\nThe role of the patient in improving hand hygiene compliance\nThe role of staff behavior in the transmission of infections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenefits of attending:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to monitor compliance in environmental cleaning\nAnalyze the role of the patient in the prevention of HAIs\nIdentify the role of staff behavior in the transmission of infections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://icanetwork.co.za/events/infection-control-conference-october-2023/
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