IPC Webinar Series – September to December 2023

IPC Webinar Series – September to December 2023

The County and Rutland LA IPC team are continuing with their series of short webinars called “IPC Basics”.  These are short IPC refreshers aimed at staff working in Adult Social Care who have an interest in Infection Prevention & Control e.g., IPC Champions, Housekeeping staff etc

All are welcome and you can attend as many sessions as you wish.

The following have been arranged: –

Wednesday  20^th September 2023, 2:15-3pm

IPC Basics 13 – Clostridioides difficile (C.diff)

There has been a 25% increase in C.diff cases nationally in the past year.  This webinar will look at the most recent guidance in managing this infection in Adult Social Care Settings.

Wednesday  25^th October 2023, 2:15-3pm

IPC Basics 14 – Oral Hygiene and Infection

The importance of effective oral hygiene in reducing the risk of infection.

Wednesday 22^nd November, 2:15-3pm

IPC Basics 15 – Frailty and Infection

The impact of infection on those with Frailty

Wednesday 13^th December, 2:15pm- 3pm

IPC Basics – 16 Respiratory Illnesses

Managing service users with a respiratory illness in ASC settings

 

How do I book on the webinars?

To book on the webinar email infection@leics.gov  or contact 0116 305 5121

You will need to provide an email address in order that the link to the webinar can be sent to you 2 days prior to the event.