In the context of a multimodal improvement strategy, WHO highlights the importance of training of health workers for sustainable improvement in infection prevention and control (IPC), including hand hygiene.
Many countries are demonstrating strong engagement and advancements in scaling-up infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies and actions, but overall, the progress is slow, and gains are at risk. In multiple WHO surveys for example, training and education was the weakest component of IPC programmes around the world both at the national and facility level.
With a global workforce of 65 million health workers, this year's campaign focus on training and education and taking action on, for example, hand hygiene can help save lives.
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Please contact ipcglobalcommunity@who.int with questions
More...The two-day event will be held at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel and is aimed at specialists in infection, as well as trainees, including microbiology, virology, clinical infectious diseases, public health, antimicrobial pharmacists, biomedical scientists and infection prevention and control practitioners.
The trainee day will take place on Tuesday 7 May and the Scientific meeting will be on Wednesday 8 May - all are welcome at both days. The Programme will be available shortly.
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The programme has been awarded 6 CPD points for the trainee day and 6 CPD points for the scientific meeting. Programme
Just some of the confirmed speakers:
• Professor Daniel Richardson
• Dr Fareed Shiva
• Prof Diane Ashiru-Oredope
• Esther Robinson
Abstract submissions are invited for oral and poster presentations. The closing date for abstracts is 26 February 2024. Visit abstracts to submit your abstract and find out more.
If you have any questions, please call the events team on 01506 292 042 or email events@fitwise.co.uk
More...Presented by Victor D Rosenthal MD
Join us for this fascinating look at IPC practices with an international lens. This Miamibased
researcher will present results of many international studies of HAIs, with a focus on
low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). His work has taken him to many sites in Africa,
Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. He is the recipient of many awards for his
publications and work in the IPC field. You won’t want to miss this view of IPC practices,
along with lessons useful for us all.
More...REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Infection Prevention and Control professionals and healthcare providers interested in the prevention and control of infections in all healthcare settings
Selected sessions will be live streamed.
EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
FUNdamentals in IPAC
Surveillance for Long Term Care
Clinical Practice
AMR: The Silent Pandemic
TB in Congregate Settings
IPAC Escape Room
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
DEADLINE DATE: February 23, 2024
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