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Surface management and aerosol management are critical aspects of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. By implementing effective surface management and aerosol management strategies, healthcare facilities can reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections and create a safe environment for patients and staff. Regular training, communication, and quality assurance measures are essential to maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention. Subjects covered: • Implement clinical environment isolation and zoning protocols • Assess and update aerosol management strategies • Clinical detergency and disinfection • Select appropriate detergents and disinfectants based on efficacy, compatibility with surfaces, and safety for users. • Changeover cleaning and cleaning schedules

Learning outcomes

Surface management and aerosol management are critical aspects of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. By implementing effective surface management and aerosol management strategies, healthcare facilities can reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections and create a safe environment for patients and staff. Regular training, communication, and quality assurance measures are essential to maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention. Subjects covered: • Implement clinical environment isolation and zoning protocols • Assess and update aerosol management strategies • Clinical detergency and disinfection • Select appropriate detergents and disinfectants based on efficacy, compatibility with surfaces, and safety for users. • Changeover cleaning and cleaning schedules

Speaker

Meg Sharpe

Meg is a well-known presenter throughout Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands. Her extensive knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Sterilisation is delivered to be suitable for all members of the dental team and is designed to ensure the practice is in adherence with the required expectations of Australian/New Zealand Standards. Meg imparts her knowledge in an interactive and friendly manner ensuring all members of the team are clear about their respective role responsibilities and specific clinician accountability. Meg’s overall objective is that the team becomes self-managed to deliver a quality management approach to infection prevention and general compliance in the most effective and efficient way for enhanced productivity and therefore increased profitability and risk management. She has a clinical background and a passion for dentistry, specifically in the areas of Practice Management, Infection Prevention and Sterilisation, Ergonomics and Occupational Hygiene. With over 30 years’ background and experience in the dental industry. She has both clinical and industry knowledge and has held many roles in both fields. She also provides an independent Consultant service for Infection Control Solutions – Australia/New Zealand, and was member of working groups for both NZDA Code of Practice, and DCNZ Practice Standards development.

Surface Management and Aerosol Management


Speaker:

Meg Sharpe

Tuesday 13th Aug 2024
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Prime Practice Live Online
11/151 Castlereagh St
Sydney 2000
Region: Overseas
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Level 11
151 Castlereagh Street
Sydney, NSW
2000
AUSTRALIA