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Infection prevention 2021: lessons learnt from COVID-19 Microorganisms and healthcare continually
evolve; IP2021 provides the ideal opportunity to stay up to date. The three- day conference will present the latest scientific evidence from around the globe to enable attendees to recognise, understand and address current and emerging risks. With infection prevention high on agenda, a world class conference programme will include the legacy and learning from a pandemic, from renowned national and international speakers. Taking place 27-29 September at the ACC, Liverpool, a hybrid element has been provisioned for this year’s event to allow those who are unable to join physically to still enjoy the conference. Highlights at the conference include:
l E.M. Cottrell Lecture: Professor Heather Loveday Professor of Evidence-Based Healthcare, University of West London
l Ayliffe Lecture: Past, present & future: Peter Hoffman Consultant Clinical Scientist, Public Health England
l IPC in outbreaks; Do you need a new handbook? Professor Dale Fisher, Senior consultant in infectious diseases, National University of Singapore
l Hospital Acquired SARS-CoV-2 infection described by a pandemic preparedness protocol: the ISARIC WHO Clinical Characterisation Protocol UK: Professor Calum Semple OBE, Professor of Outbreak Medicine and Child Health, University of Liverpool
l IPC and COVID-19: What needs to change? Professor Brett Mitchell, Professor, University of Newcastle, Australia
l Compassion and IPC in the 2020s: time for a hard reset Julie Storr, Independent consultant, global health & director, KSHC
l COVID-19: Life in the hot seat Dr. Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor, NHS Test & Trace Strategic Response Director COVID-19, Public Health England, NHS, Department of Health and Social Care
l Lessons from COVID-19 – how do we re-engage the public to play their vital
role in preventing spread of infection? Professor Sally Bloomfield, Honorary Professor, London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine
l Risks, rights and ramifications – Issues for older people living with dementia in care homes Dr. Dawne Garrett, Professional lead older people and dementia care, Royal College of Nursing
l An amazing leader, LEADS: Keeping your team together throughout a prolonged crisis situation Dr. Matsikachando Moyo, Lecturer, Solent University
The organisers have endeavoured to make the conference safe for all face-to-face attendees by putting in place relevant COVID-19 safety measures, where required. These include items such as: social distancing within session rooms and around the conference centre, one-way systems, hand sanitising stations throughout, enhanced cleaning and
operation of the venue and online registration options are also available for those unable to travel to the conference venue. All attendees will have access to the largest UK infection prevention exhibition, offering the latest in IPC technology. The IPS exhibition hall is dedicated to infection prevention, showcasing innovative products and services from about 70 companies. Attendees enjoy exclusive exhibition hours each day to learn about new science, technologies, advances, and products that provide solutions to infection prevention challenges and strengthen infection prevention programmes. View the programme in full at: https://www.ips.
uk.net/conference/programme If you are unable to attend conference
physically, there is the opportunity to join and participate as a virtual delegate. Find out more:
https://www.ips.uk.net/ conference/registration
New deal announced on flexible working for NHS staff The NHS Staff Council has announced
a new deal that includes the right to request flexible working arrangements from the first day staff are employed in the NHS. Previously, staff had to be employed for six months before they could make this request. The provisions will apply in England, Scotland and Wales, with similar measures expected to follow in Northern Ireland. From 13
September 2021, staff will be able to make an unlimited number of applications for flexible working, instead of just one a year, and submit applications without having to justify requests or provide specific reasons. They will also be able to access a process where managers must refer requests that cannot be accommodated initially, to ensure all possible solutions are explored. Employers
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will be expected to promote flexible options for all jobs at the recruitment stage and discuss them regularly with all staff in one-to-one meetings, team discussions and appraisals. They will also work with unions to develop a broader range of flexible working arrangements, and will monitor and examine what happens to requests made across organisations.
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