Join the Northern Ireland Branch Annual Conference for a day of expert insights, networking, and discussions on the latest in infection prevention and control.
This dynamic educational programme is suitable for all healthcare staff in the NHS and the private and independent sector including new Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) staff.
The primary aim of the study day is to allow all staff within healthcare in N Ireland to adopt the basic principles from each topic with the aim to provide safe and effective Infection Prevention & Control practice.
Central to the programme is the facilitation of networking with peers from across the province and engagement with our exhibitors who bring a vital role in steering many paths in the aim to help reduce healthcare associated infection.
8.30am – 9.15am
Registration & Exhibition Viewing
Speakers
9.15am – 9.20am
Morning Chairperson
Welcome & Housekeeping
Brighdin McFalone
IPS Coordinator N Ireland Branch
9.20am – 9.40am
Keynote Address - IPC Matters
Dr Alex Rhys FInstLM FRSA
Chief Executive Officer
Infection Prevention Society
9.40am – 10.20am
‘Candida Aura – ‘What you need to know.’
Dr Eileen Dorgan
Consultant Microbiologist, NHSCT
10.20am – 11.00am
Sustainability In Dental Care
Dr Ruairi O’Kane, Dentist.
Streatham Dental Care, London
11.00am – 11.35am
Coffee & Exhibition Viewing
11.35am – 12.10pm
‘The Gloves Off project’
Ruth Robb, Lead IPCN, NIAS
12.10pm – 12.40pm
IP&C
As a nurse and a patient - The lived experience
Sarah Hogg, Service User & Haematology Staff Nurse,
NHSCT
12:40pm – 1.55 pm
Lunch & Exhibition Viewing
2.00pm - 2.05pm
Afternoon Chairperson
Gemma Wellwood
IPS Deputy Coordinator N Ireland Branch,
Lead IPCN, SHSCT
2.05pm – 2.45pm
“Measles - from eradication to resurgence"
Dr Kathy Li
Consultant Virologist, BHSCT
2.45pm – 3.05pm
Measles – IP&C precautions
Janet Wheelan, IP&CN, SHSCT
3.05pm – 3.25pm
The Role of the Link Nurse & the transition into IPC
Laura Watson IP&CN,
NHSCT
3.25 pm - 3.45 pm
The Career Development of an IPCN – A Systemic Review.
Naomi McClughan, IP&CN,
SHSCT
3.45pm – 4.00pm
Quiz prizes
Closing remarks
Brighdin McFalone
IPS Coordinator, N Ireland Branch
PLEASE NOTE: This event is free to IPS Members, but they are required to pay a refundable £20 deposit to secure their place.
