Infection Prevention and Control

Ruth Barratt teaches how to implement an effective infection prevention and control programme that covers requirements for Foundation Standard accreditation.

Learning Outcomes:

• Principles of infection prevention and control in the practice setting
• Meeting the RNZCGP Quality Framework Foundation Standard
• How to meet compliance with NZS 8134:2021 Ngā paerewa – section 5

This session is presented by Ruth Barratt in conjunction with Mobile Health.

Ruth is a registered nurse, quality advisor and is credentialed at expert level in infection prevention and control through the Australasian College for Infection Control Professionals. She holds a PhD through the University of Sydney and a masters in infection prevention and control. Ruth has more than 25 years’ experience in this field across the private and public sectors in New Zealand and Australia, and has authored a number of journal publications. She has represented infection prevention and control professionals on a number of Australasian committees and working parties. Ruth is currently working in a private consulting role.

This webinar has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and approved for up to 2 CME credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes. Credits are uploaded on behalf of RNZCGP Fellows.