Ep 9 : Discussion with Associate Professor Noleen Bennet (Senior Infection Control Consultant)

Episode 9 provides a discussion of Prof Joe’s third action point – An Uncompromising Approach to Infection Control.

Associate Professor Noleen Bennet (Infection Control Consultant) joins Prof Joe in this episode and brings us back to basics with the principles of infection control. How is COVID-19 transmitted? What are the principles of infection control and how can we practice them? Should I be wearing a mask or gloves when visiting a relative? These are a few of the questions that Noleen addresses during this episode.

On today’s episode:

~ How is COVID-19 transmitted? How does this guide what infection control procedures should be in place?

~ How can we practice infection control in aged care facilities?

~ How should we be preparing in advance for infection control during an outbreak?

~ What should be included in an outbreak plan?

~ Where can we find resources for infection control and prevention?

References:

Department of Health and Human Services. Coronarvirus (COVID-19): Plan for the Victorian Aged Care Sector. Melbourne: Victoria State Government; March 2020. 53 p.

Department of Health and Human Services. Physical distancing and other transmission reduction measures – coronavirus (COVID-19) [Internet]. Melbourne: Victoria State Government; 2020 [cited 2020 Apr 11]. Available from: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-transmission-reduction-measures

National Health and Medical Research Council. Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare [Internet]. Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council; 2019 May [cited 2020 Apr 11]. 363 p. Available from: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/australian_guidelines_for_the_prevention_and_control_of_infection-in_healthcare_februrary_2020.pdf

Ministry of Civil Affairs. Urgent call for prevention and control of the novel coronavirus pneumonia in nursing homes [internet]. Beijing: Ministry of Civil Affairs, 2020 [cited 2020 Apr 8]. Available from: http://www.mca.gov.cn/article/xw/mzyw/202001/20200100023683.shtml

The Weekly Source. Real lessons from the UK frontline [Internet]. Sydney: DCM Media, 2020 [cited 2020 Apr 11]. Available from: https://www.theweeklysource.com.au/real-lessons-from-the-uk-frontline/