Request for representation

[Claire Boardman]

Please find below an invitation to AICA requesting representation from 2 additonal AICA members to particapate in a National C. diff workshop. If you are interested in applying please contact me via email for further information no later than Friday 6th August.

Reagrds
Claire
AICA President

Dear Ms Boardman

I am writing to invite you to nominate two representatives of the Australian Infection Control Association to attend a National Clostridium difficile Workshop sponsored by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).

In December 2008, Health Ministers endorsed a Commission recommendation that all hospitals monitor and report Clostridium difficile infections through their relevant jurisdiction into a national data collection. Currently, a limited range of surveillance systems is in place nationally. However, in May 2010 the first cases of locally transmitted hypervirulent Clostridium difficile were diagnosed in an Australian hospital.

The main objective of this workshop is to develop a strategy to contain and manage hyper-virulent strains of Clostridium difficile. To commence the workshop, an introduction of the pathogenesis/genetics, epidemiology, and background of Clostridium difficile infection will be provided, followed by subsequent discussion on surveillance and future management options in the health care setting. This workshop will also be attended by representatives of the state and territory health departments, public and private hospital sectors, laboratories, key stakeholder groups, and the Commissions HAI Advisory Committee.

Venue:Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel, Cnr O’Riordan & Robey Streets, Mascot
RSVP:By Friday 6 August 2010

Attendance at the workshop is by invitation. Please RSVP by Friday 6 August to Emily Parker by email on emily.parker@safetyandquality.gov.au or telephone (02) 9263 3631.

If you would like more information please contact Marilyn Cruickshank on (02) 9263 3786 or by email on marilyn.cruickshank@safetyandquality.

Yours sincerely

Professor Chris Baggoley
Chief Executive
July 2010

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[Claire Boardman]

Further to my email, interested parties will need to contact me so I can
send them the AICA application form for completion prior to any
appointment/representation on external bodies/workshops. The Commission
will fund travel and accommodation to/from the event.

Regards,
Claire

>>> Claire Boardman 4/08/2010 1:27
pm >>>
Please find below an invitation to AICA requesting representation from
2 additonal AICA members to particapate in a National C. diff workshop.
If you are interested in applying please contact me via email for
further information no later than Friday 6th August.

Reagrds
Claire
AICA President

Dear Ms Boardman

I am writing to invite you to nominate two representatives of the
Australian Infection Control Association to attend a National
Clostridium difficile Workshop sponsored by the Australian Commission on
Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).

In December 2008, Health Ministers endorsed a Commission recommendation
that all hospitals monitor and report Clostridium difficile infections
through their relevant jurisdiction into a national data collection.
Currently, a limited range of surveillance systems is in place
nationally. However, in May 2010 the first cases of locally transmitted
hypervirulent Clostridium difficile were diagnosed in an Australian
hospital.

The main objective of this workshop is to develop a strategy to contain
and manage hyper-virulent strains of Clostridium difficile. To commence
the workshop, an introduction of the pathogenesis/genetics,
epidemiology, and background of Clostridium difficile infection will be
provided, followed by subsequent discussion on surveillance and future
management options in the health care setting. This workshop will also
be attended by representatives of the state and territory health
departments, public and private hospital sectors, laboratories, key
stakeholder groups, and the Commissions HAI Advisory Committee.

Venue:Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel, Cnr O’Riordan & Robey
Streets, Mascot
RSVP:By Friday 6 August 2010

Attendance at the workshop is by invitation. Please RSVP by Friday 6
August to Emily Parker by email on emily.parker@safetyandquality.gov.au
or telephone (02) 9263 3631.

If you would like more information please contact Marilyn Cruickshank
on (02) 9263 3786 or by email on marilyn.cruickshank@safetyandquality.

Yours sincerely

Professor Chris Baggoley
Chief Executive
July 2010

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