Topics to include: Endoscope decontamination and staff training Storage and transportation requirements Washing optimization Medical Device Equipment processing Tracking and traceability systems – instruments and devices to patients Case study: A multidisciplinary approach to managing decontamination in a large teaching hospital. Featuring: The Kelsey Lecture, in memory of Professor Graham Ayliffe Historical perspectives of testing […]
What could possibly go wrong? Lessons learned in decontamination An excellent learning opportunity for all those involved in decontamination from hands-on operatives, decontamination managers, infection prevention practitioners and associated professionals to extend their knowledge and improve practice. On the day 09:30 - Registration and refreshments 10:00 - Welcome and introduction by Val O’Brien, CSC Chair […]
An excellent learning opportunity for all those involved in decontamination from hands-on operatives, decontamination managers, infection prevention practitioners and associated professionals to extend their knowledge and improve practice. Featuring the Kelsey Lecture: Failure of cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes; prevalence, impact and (future) solutions, by Margreet C. Vos, Professor in Medical Microbiology, Infection Prevention, Erasmus […]
First, do no harm: A study day to explore the essentials of medical device decontamination This year’s Study Day will cover some of the challenges we face in trying to improve compliance and strategies for overcoming barriers to safe and effective decontamination. The Study Day is an excellent learning opportunity for : • Hands-on decontamination operatives • […]
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust jointly brings you a brand new event - DECON UK 2020. Taking place on 28 April at the Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, DECONUK UK will bring you the latest in the field with renowned speakers and a large exhibition. Who should attend? This event will […]
Wednesday 16th September at 1630h via HIS conference facilities (ZOOM).
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The Federation of Infection Societies conference is a multi-theme, international conference that attracts over 700 delegates. It is a must-attend event for those working in infection prevention and control, infectious diseases, clinical microbiology and biomedical science. Registration and fees
Speakers: 1. 14.00-14.15 Andrew Birch: The technical support available for Infection Control specialists 2. 14.15-14.30 Karen Tweed: The basics of decontamination 3. 14.30-14.45 David Jenkins: How do we know about outbreaks linked to decontamination breaches? 14.45-15.15 – Questions and Answers Chair: Gill Ellis-Pow Biography: Gill has been involved in decontamination for over 20years, starting […]
We are delighted to announce that we have organised another CSC study forum entitled “Dental Decontamination and the Pandemic: is Your Practice Recovering?”. This is in collaboration with Prodental CPD and hence is primarily related to those that work in dentistry however many of the concepts relate to many of the aspects of our own […]
This virtual study session came about following discussions on the importance of monitoring water systems to understand the risks associated with waterborne pathogens in healthcare facilities, including decontamination and dental. So many of us encounter water in our everyday roles and do not always appreciate the risk that water can pose to particular patient groups. […]
This free virtual study day will discuss the importance of monitoring water systems to understand the risks associated with waterborne pathogens in healthcare facilities including decontamination and dental. So many of us encounter water in our everyday roles and do not always appreciate the risk that water can pose to particular patient groups. We have […]