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Infection Prevention Society: Infection Prevention 2021
The Infection Prevention Society s annual conference, Infection Prevention 2021, will be taking place from 27-29 September at the ACC in Liverpool, and online.
Microorganisms and healthcare continually evolve, IP2021 is your best opportunity to stay up to date.
The three-day conference, will present the latest scientific evidence from around the globe to enable you to recognise, understand and address current and emerging risks.
We have provisioned for a hybrid element for 2021 to allow those who will be unable to join us physically to still enjoy the conference.
Highlights:
World class programme including the legacy and learning from a pandemic from renowned national and international speakers
“It is over 100 days since a group of IPC experts issued an open letter in Nursing Times outlining a safe route into care homes for loved ones,” said Ms Storr, former president of the Infection Prevention Society.
“IPC, applied in the right way at the right time, supports safe interactions – many care home managers have demonstrated this is possible.
“Resetting the compassion button will come not a moment too soon, she added.
Jules Storr
“IPC must not be used to fuel the inhumanity we have seen in some care homes and will continue to be an enabling tool for safe care with compassion alongside any new legislation.”