Management of outbreaks and increase incidence of infections can be a very complicated and challenging time for Infection Control Practitioners. Emma will be sharing her practical experiences of outbreak management within a district general hospital.
In addition:
• Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control model for clinical practice at Dorset County Hospital.
• Demonstration of tools used to monitor and detect outbreaks/potential outbreaks
• Examples in practice
• Techniques to gain Board support for outbreak management
• Monitoring staff engagement and compliance with policy

Emma Hoyle, Dorset County Hospital NHS Trust