The evolving landscape of healthcare-associated infections: recent advances in prevention
Monday, July 12, 2021
8. Healthcare-associated & nosocomial infections, infection control, 1,5-hour Educational Workshop
8e. Hospital epidemiology, transmission, surveillance & screening (incl. environment)
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2299
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10:45 AM
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12:15 PM
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The evolving landscape of healthcare-associated infections: recent advances in prevention
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8. Infection prevention & control
8e. Hospital epidemiology, transmission, surveillance & screening (incl. environment)
This session will explore last evidence in implementing effective infection control procedures in healthcare settings. The presentations will cover practical recommendations on how to select and prioritize interventions of infection control based on cost-effectiveness data and on local epidemiology and economic resources. The speakers will present a translational approach to connect evidence from studies in screening and contact isolation in different epidemiological scenarios. The session will also introduce the audience to innovative electronic tools to benchmark infection control procedures for different purposes.
10:45 AM
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How to prioritise infection control interventions based on local epidemiology and resources
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P.
Petra
GASTMEIER (Berlin)
11:05 AM
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How to use new tools and strategies for prevention of transmission
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M.
Margreet C.
VOS (Rotterdam)
11:25 AM
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How to benchmark your progress in infection control
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A.
Anders F
JOHANSSON (Umeå)
11:45 AM
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2299-4
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Q&A/Discussion
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