Posts by lclifford
Norovirus and gastroenteritis outbreaks, the party ‘pooper’ you don’t want invited!
Recently, on 11 October 2024, NSW Health issued a health alert regarding a surge in gastroenteritis cases, highlighting the need to explore norovirus. Norovirus is infamous for being one of the most common causes of viral gastroenteritis and is estimated to account for >90% of all gastroenteritis.1 It is estimated that over 50% of all…
Read MoreClean Between to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant concern for healthcare facilities worldwide, contributing to patient morbidity, extended hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. As we approach International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2024, let’s focus on strategies to effectively reduce the incidence of HAIs. One of the most impactful, yet often overlooked, strategies is environmental cleaning and…
Read MoreIPC Tour 2024 Highlights
GAMA Healthcare and ACIPC once again joined forces to bring Australian IPC healthcare workers the IPC Tour but, in 2024, we changed it up a little. We added a city, welcoming Adelaide to the Tour, and an Aged Care specific Workshop after the Tour. Our international keynote speaker, Dr Jon Otter, joined the impressive line-up…
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