IPC: Succession, sustainability and advancement
The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) International Conference 2024 is set to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria from 17–20 November 2024.
The conference, themed ‘Succession, sustainability and the advancement of infection prevention and control’, aims to address emerging challenges, promote innovative approaches, and create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
ACIPC, the peak body for infection prevention and control professionals (ICPs) in the region, advocates for ICPs and IPC by focusing on leadership, education and evidence-based practice for a healthy community.
The conference will feature national and international speakers and will help attendees network with like-minded professionals and meet with IPC industry suppliers.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Michael Borg, Head, Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta
- Glenn Browning, Director, Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health
- Frances Geraghty-Dusan, Senior One Health Advisor, Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security
- Heather Gilmartin, Health Senior Researcher, Implementation Scientist, Denver/Seattle Centre of Innovation, Rocky Mountain Regional Veterinary Health Administration Medical Centre
- Bronwyn King AO, Public health champion; Founder, Director, and CEO, Tobacco Free portfolios
- Lisa Hall, Director, Teaching and Learning & Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University
Aged care workshop
ACIPC is also holding an Aged Care Pre-Conference Workshop on Sunday, 17 November from 10 am to 5 pm, offering hands-on learning, engagement, collaboration and feedback opportunities, rather than a ‘presentation only’ event.
The workshop will be opened by ACIPC President A/Prof Stéphane Bouchoucha, followed by a brief overview of the ACIPC Aged Care Strategy.
The day will include three different workshop sessions, targeting topics that are at the forefront of IPC change in aged care: navigating surveillance in aged care; AMS implementation in aged care; and animals in health care.
The workshop is aimed at those involved in, responsible for, or interested in aged care IPC. All graduates of the ACIPC Foundations of IPC course receive ACIPC educational membership, and will again receive free registration to the workshop (online). Delegates attending in-person and online must register.
For more information on speakers and presentation topics, and registration, visit: https://acipcconference.com.au/.
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