QRC: 2240 Price One Day : $440 inc. GST Two Days: $660 inc. GST Date 29-30 Jan 2015 Venue Rydges Sydney Central 28 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NW, 2010 CPD Hours 11 Hours 0 Mins Rashes, Fevers and Infectious Diseases Sydney 2015 2 Day Conference: Identifying Rashes, The Path Lab, Influenza Updates, Antibiotics and MDR, HIV, Chlamydial Infections, Community Acquired Pneumonia Need for Program The rapidly changing characteristics of infectious microorganisms require a constant updating of knowledge regarding the latest best practice approaches to management. Understanding how to identify and effectively treat infectious diseases will directly contribute to the reduction of global morbidity and mortality. Proudly endorsed by the Australasian Sexual Health and HIV Nurses Association Inc. Purpose of Program The aim of this conference is to refresh all nurses knowledge of trends in infectious diseases and the implications these have on best-practice approaches to care. The program will include current information about identification, assessment and treatment of specific diseases and conditions, and will address the important role of nurses. Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this program it is expected that the participants will be able to: Discuss the current trends in infectious diseases globally and implications for local disease
management State the recommended procedures for identifying and preventing the transmission of infectious diseases Describe the characteristics and best-practice management of common infectious diseases, including the use of antibiotics Discuss two sexually transmitted diseases, describing how they can be prevented and managed Program Schedule Day One 8:30AM Registration for Day One 9:00 New and Emerging Infectious Diseases in the 21st Century There are a range of potentially devastating infectious diseases across the globe of which health care professionals and the community need to be aware.continuing impacts on the microbial environment and pathogens raises health care issues for the future. This presentation will consider from a microbiology perspective: New and emerging infectious diseases: what can we expect? Responses from governments and the professions What is the relevance of immunisation programs? The animal human divide reservoirs and transmission? What is your role in control and containment? 10:00 Professor David Isaacs Communicable Disease Surveillance and Vaccination This presentation will look at the role of communicable disease surveillance and vaccination. The Department of Health and Ageing advises that vaccination is an integral part of infectious disease control worldwide. In 2010, there were 61,964 notified cases of vaccine preventable diseases. Discussed in this session will be: 'Communicable Disease Surveillance' and detection in the community, hospitals and aged care facilities The intent of vaccination, opposing views, and recent outbreaks of vaccine preventable disease - e.g. measles The latest NHMRC Standard Vaccination Schedule Notification of infectious diseases 11:00 Morning Tea 11:30 Professor David Isaacs
What Rash is That? Is it Infectious? What is a papule or a pustule and why does it matter? Does meningococcal disease always present with a rash? This presentation examines the diagnosis of rashes that are infectious, and reviews current best-practice management. Includes: General assessment, examining rashes/questions to ask Describing characteristics of the rash and relevant terminology Isolation decisions - what to isolate and how 12:45PM Lunch Break 1:45 Giulietta Pontivio Does Climate and Location Make a Difference? Some infections, such as Ross River fever and malaria are climate sensitive. But what about influenza and norovirus? Knowing the specific environmental and social predictors of communicable disease is vital to understanding local situations and early assessment. Which infectious diseases are most likely to occur in your community or workplace? What is important in practice and prevention? 3:00 Afternoon Tea 3:30 Dr Jaon Faoagali The Path Lab - Your New Best Friends In this session several case scenarios relating to different infectious diseases will be examined. You will find out the essential relationship between specific laboratory results and diagnosis and treatment. For example: What are the criteria for collecting and sending specimens to the laboratory? Is cell count/presence of pus cells significant? Why does it take two days for antibiotic sensitivities to become available? What is meant by viral load? A look into the future of pathology services 4:15-30 Wrap Up Day Two 9:00AM Commencement of Day Two 9:00
Influenza - What Is the Latest...? Influenza "the flu" is a highly contagious viral disease responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. The infection is generally short-lived, but presents in non-specific ways and causes a more severe illness than most other common viral respiratory infections. This presentation will discuss: Is it "the Flu" or a cold? Infecting organisms, strains that nurses need to know Influenza vaccination latest update, role of antiviral medications Most vulnerable populations, impacts on health services Myths and misconceptions 9:45 Community Acquired Pneumonia: What You Do Now Counts! Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common disease, a frequent cause of hospital admissions and can have fatal consequences. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment is the key to recovery, and also to survival. The presentation will cover: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of CAP Treating CAP, what is required? Respiratory support: simple physiotherapy, masks, CPAP and BiPAP: which is best? Infection control essentials 10:30 Morning Tea 11:00 The Looming Crisis of Antibiotic and Multi-drug Resistant (MDR) Disease Antibiotics have played a pivotal role in the control of infectious diseases, but this has come at a cost. Diseases such as tuberculosis are becoming resistant to standard treatments. Resistant organisms identified by the World Health Organization are one of the biggest threats to health in the 21 century. This session looks at: Pathogenesis and infections The misuse of antibiotics Community acquired MRSA and other MDR threats 12:00 Margaret Jordan Medicines of Choice in Infectious Disease In treating infectious diseases, antibiotics immediately come to mind but they are only useful where bacteria are present and not effective against viruses. In this session we will provide an update on current antimicrobials including: The range of antimicrobials
General mechanisms of action and factors that determine which to select Common adverse reactions to antimicrobials 1:00PM Lunch Break 2:00 Donna Tilley HIV - Don't be Complacent!! Infection is still a major health problem in many third world countries, and after many years of stable trends in Australia, HIV is now again on the increase. This session will update your knowledge on this important topic. Includes: Prevention for the 21st Century Testing Standards - what you need to know Current trends in Australia Challenges of changing attitudes within the community 3:00 Afternoon Tea 3:30 Jo Perks Chlamydial Infection - Secret Teenage Business? The past decade has seen rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) increase in Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2012). Chlamydia is the most frequently reported notifiable disease. It is a bacterial infection and largely asymptomatic but if left untreated can lead to serious consequences. It is important that nurses are up-to-date in regard to this condition. Prevalence reported across age and sex, and those at greater risk Assessing and testing for Chlamydia Modern treatment and education 4:30 Close of Day Two of Program Presenters Joan Faoagali Joan Faoagali qualified as a specialist pathologist in Dunedin, NZ, and has had roles including Director of Microbiology at Christchurch Hospital, Royal Brisbane Hospital, and the Princess Alexandra Hospital. She also has a Diploma in Clinical Pathology which required that she be competent in all branches of pathology. Joan has extensive experience teaching nurses, scientists and medical students and has multiple adjunct academic appointments, including Griffith University, University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology, as well as overseas appointments. Joan was the RCPA State Councillor for Queensland for six years and the Chief Examiner in microbiology for the RCPA for six years. She has an interest in clinical research and has over 100 published papers in peer-reviewed journals. She is particularly interested in the prudent use of antibiotics, prevention of cross infection, vaccination and the appropriate use and interpretation of pathology tests. Joan enjoys teaching and encouraging others to achieve their potential.
David Isaacs David Isaacs trained in general paediatrics in London and Sydney and in paediatric infectious diseases in Oxford. He moved to Sydney in 1989 to head a Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, but was the only member of the Department. He is Clinical Professor in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at the Children s Hospital at Westmead and the University of Sydney. His research is mainly in neonatal infections, respiratory viral infections and immunisation. In 2001-2, he did a postgraduate diploma in bioethics at Monash University and has been involved in teaching and writing about bioethics ever since. He loves writing and has published over 250 papers and 10 books on paediatric infectious diseases, neonatal infections, immunisations and ethics. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Giulietta Pontivivo Giulietta Pontivivo is currently Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Nurse Manager in Infection Prevention Management and Staff Health Services at St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst NSW. Giulietta is a Credentialled Infection Control Practitioner with the Australian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC). Margaret Jordan Margaret Jordan is a clinical pharmacist with experience in hospital practice and primary care, medicines information, research and programs development. Margaret has been involved in the development and delivery of educational programs to GPs, hospital resident medical officers, pharmacists and general practice and hospital nurses. Margaret has coordinated a district-wide Medication Advisory Committee for the local RACFs and undertook her research into the management of warfarin in the aged care setting. Donna Tilley Donna Tilley is a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Sexual and Women s Health in the Sydney Local Health District. Donna has completed a Master of Science in Medicine (STD/HIV). Her professional areas of interest include education and research, and she is currently President of the Australasian Sexual Health and HIV Nurses' Association. Joanne Perks Joanne Perks is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner at the Liverpool Women's Health Centre. Joanne has extensive experience working in women s health. Her qualifications include a Master of Mental Health Nursing, Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and a Graduate Certificate in Women s Health Nursing.