Time

Main Auditorium

Breakout 1

Breakout 2

  08.45

Introduction

 08.50 - 09.00

 Conference opening

Martin Kiernan, IPS President

09.00 - 09.35

EM Cottrell Lecture -

The evolving role of Epidemiology in infection prevention 

Jacqui Reilly, Head of HAI and IC Group/Consultant Epidemiologist, Health Protection Scotland 

The objectives are to:
- Review the historical contribution of epidemiology to infection prevention
- Describe the role of epidemiology in our current understanding of HAI
- Consider how the role of epidemiology will continue to evolve and contribute to infection prevention

(This is an IPS Teleclass)

09.40

IPS Annual General Meeting

All IPS members are invited to attend

10.10

Refreshments and Exhibition Opening

10.50 - 11.25

A review of key recent evidence to influence practice (preliminary title)

Dr Mark E Rupp, Infectious Disease Physician, Nebraska Medical Centre

The objectives are to:

-TBC

11.30 - 12.05

Your future: Your choice: Your action

Building confidence and competence in infection prevention
Emma Burnett, IPS Education and Professional Development Group Coordinator and Lecturer and Researcher in Infection Prevention and Control, University of Dundee, School of Nursing and Midwifery

The objectives are to:
- Review the development of the new national infection prevention and control competency framework.
- Discuss the importance of and effective application of core competencies within infection prevention and control

12.10 - 12.45  

Free papers x 2

Poster viewing

(Poster viewing will take place in the designated poster area)

12.45

Lunch and Exhibition Viewing

14.00 – 14.35

Leading infection prevention at an organisational level

Professor Alison Holmes, Director of Infection Prevention & Control, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

The objectives are to:
· Explain the strategy for an organisation is developed
· Discuss the practical implications 
· Explore how to manage competing priorities 

New to infection prevention and control? Top ten tips for survial workshop session

Yvonne Hanson, Infection Prevention and Control Matron, Kirklees PCT

This workshop is designed for new infection control practitioners, however  delegates attending the IPS conference for the first time may also find it beneficial. The session explores the value of professional networking and provides insight into how to go about it.

14.40

Progress in the Matching Michigan Project

Annette Richardson, Nurse Lead/Strategy Advisor, National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA)

The objectives are to:
· Explain the Matching Michigan Project
· Evaluate the results to date
· Explore future activity

A multi pronged approach to the challenges of infection prevention and control in mental health and learning disabilities settings - different bugs or different approaches?

Julie Hughes, Nurse Consultant Infection Control/Lecturer, 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust /University of Chester

The objectives are to:
· Share relevant surveillance information 

- Increase awareness of the challenges of infection prevention

control practices in mental health/learning disabilities healthcare settings

Free papers x2

See the Free paper Section of the website for details on how to submit an abstract

15.15

Refreshments and Exhibition Viewing

16.00 - 17.15

“Question Time”

Sheila Donlon, Infection Control Nurse Manager, Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Dublin

Ann Mills, Chief Nursing Officer, Northern Ireland

Carole Fry, Nursing Officer Communicable Diseases, Department of Health, England

Tracey Gauci, Nursing Officer for Health Protection, Welsh Assembly Government, Wales

Dr. Lorna Willocks, Senior Medical Officer, Scottish Government HAI Policy Unit, Scotland

This session provides an opportunity for you to put a question to a panel comprised of the country leads for Infection Prevention from different countries. More details of how to register your question will be provided nearer the time.

17.15

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