February 22, 2012 – 9:41 PM
The following information was recently received from the Department of Health which is causing concern for Infection Control Consultants in Victoria.
Bernadette Kennedy has resigned her position as the A/Manager of Quality and Safety Programs at the Department of Health- her last day was Friday 10th February. Berni has taken a challenge and moved to a senior position in community health closer to home.
Bernie has worked at the department for 5 years and has been a valuable resource for many health services so she will be missed.
As you may be aware, as part of the sustainable public service reform, resignations, contracts and secondments are not being replaced or renewed so the role will be managed with the resources available within the Quality and Safety Program area.
Dr Martin Lum
Director
Quality, Safety and Patient Experience
9096 7201
Martin.Lum@health.vic.gov.au
A sub committee of VICPA are going to meet and discuss and discuss the best way to approach the DoH on VIVPA members before at our disappointment of the decision and the future of Infection Control within the DoH.
February 22, 2012 – 9:35 PM
The awards are open to all hospitals (including Australia and New Zealand) which have adopted the implementation of the WHO multi-modal strategy to increase hand hygiene awareness in their institutions.
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February 15, 2012 – 9:18 PM
Successful 2011-12 VICPA scholarship applicant is Catina Eyres who will be attending the 8th Australasian Hepatitis Conference in Auckland New Zealand.
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Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator
What does the Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator do?
The Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator is based at St Vincent’s in the Gastroenterology department and is funded by the Victorian Department of Health to provide education relating to hepatitis B & hepatitis C to health professionals across Victoria. The Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator is a Registered Nurse with a recent background of intensive care, emergency department, infection control, infectious diseases and viral hepatitis management and treatment. Download a flyer and read more: Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator introduction