Events

Preparation for Living with COVID-19: Infection control update and mask fit testing

Brisbane South PHN | General Practice Webinar

6:30pm - 8:00pm
 

This webinar will provide an update on infection control measures including P2/N95 respirator mask fit testing guidelines for general practice teams to better manage risks. The webinar will also include time for questions and answers via the webinar chat function.

TOPICS:

Infection Control

• Hierarchy of infection controls and what practices can do to minimise infection risks

• What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is best advised and the rationale for its use

• How practices can reduce the chance of closing or minimising the time closed after exposure

• Recent change to cleaning requirements where a case has attended the practice

P2/N95 Respirator Mask Fit Testing

• National Standard on selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

• Annual fit test requirement and keeping a record

• Qualitative vs quantitative fit testing

• Ways to improve fit test pass rate

• Donning and doffing protocol every time   

Brisbane South PHN Fit Testing update

AUDIENCE: General practice health professionals and staff 

SPEAKERS: 

Margaret Jennings, Microbiologist and Infection Prevention & Control Consultant/Educator

Mark Reggers, Occupational Hygienist and Fit Testing Subject Matter Expert, 3M Australia Personal Safety Division

Keren Pointon, Project Coordinator, Primary Health Response, Brisbane South PHN

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