Why is Kimberly-Clark so passionate about education?
- Because Healthcare-Associated Infections are reaching crisis levels worldwide
- Because we’re with you in your fight to prevent infections
- Because we’re just as serious as you are about reducing the costs to you, your hospital and your patients resulting from these infections
And because we know that a key defence strategy for preventing these infections is education.
What is the Kimberly-Clark Education Foundation?
The “Kimberly-Clark Education Foundation” is an ongoing educational program for sterile supply, operating room and infection control departments. The national program is designed to keep practitioners at the forefront of best practice, industry trends and awareness on infection prevention procedures.
Participation at the Education Foundation events is without charge and attendees will earn CNE points from the RCNA (Royal College of Nursing Australia), as part of their ongoing education in the prevention of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs). Continuing Education Certificates will also be available on request for attendees from New Zealand.
What are the details of the program?
Premier Learning Events:
Our premier learning event will be held annually in Australia and New Zealand, and will feature a keynote address presented by an international speaker. Click here for details about the 2011 event including topic, dates and locations, and registration information.
In addition to the premier event, Kimberly-Clark is hosting:
Clinical Breakfast Sessions
The clinical breakfast sessions are presented by clinical educators throughout the year. These sessions are brought to you by KNOWLEDGE NETWORK*, Kimberly-Clark’s collection of educational resources designed to provide insight and information on relevant and critical healthcare issues to improve: Patient outcomes, Staff competency, Staff protection and Hospital/facility risk reduction.
Upcoming Sessions
STANDARDS! STANDARDS!
AS/NZ 4187, ISO 11607 - What’s the Wrap on Sterilising Reusable Medical Devices?
AS/NZS 4187:2003 is under review and increasingly we hear ISO 11607 mentioned by colleagues and the industry. What is the direction for CSSD and OR clinicians responsible for delivering sterile reusable medical devices for patient use, during a time of change? By attending this workshop you will be able to:
- Discuss the terminology and definitions used in ISO 11607 to describe packaging materials for terminally sterilised medical devices
- Outline the major requirements of ISO11607 as applicable to packaging of terminally sterilised medical devices in healthcare facilities
- Review and compare the requirements of AS/NZS4187:2003 to the requirements in ISO 11607
- Evaluate the methods of packaging of terminally sterilised medical devices in their healthcare facility
Improving the Odds: You Can Help Reduce Central Line Complications
Health care practitioners universally recognise the significance of Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infections. By attending this workshop, you will be able to:
- Describe the realm of Central Venous Catheters (CVC)
- Understand the insertion procedure
- Identify CVC-related complications (thrombosis and infections)
- Understand best practices in infection prevention
Dates and Locations
| State/Country | Location | Date | Time | Topic |
| NZ | Auckland City Hospital | 9 September 2011 | 8:45-9:45am | Improving the Odds: You Can Help Reduce Central Line Complications |
| VIC | St Vincent’s Education Centre, Melbourne | 12 September 2011 | 1:00-3:00pm | STANDARDS! STANDARDS! AS/NZ 4187, ISO 11607 What’s the Wrap on Sterilising Reusable Medical Devices |
| QLD | Niche Event Spaces, 433 Logan Rd, Stones Corner | 16 September 2011 | 7:30-9:30am | Improving the Odds: You Can Help Reduce Central Line Complications |
| NZ | NZSSA, Rotorua | 10 November 2011 | TBA | STANDARDS! STANDARDS! AS/NZ 4187, ISO 11607 What’s the Wrap on Sterilising Reusable Medical Devices |
| VIC | APSIC, Melbourne | 10 November 2011 | 7:30-9:30am | Improving the Odds: You Can Help Reduce Central Line Complications |
| WA | St John of God, Subiaco | 24 November 2011 | 7:30-9:30am | Cancelled |
Check www.haiwatch.com for updates on dates and locations for other states.
How do I register?
Click here to register your attendance for the Clinical Breakfast Session being hosted at APSIC.
To register for all other events, contact Johanna Dahl, Kimberly-Clark Health Care.
P: 02 9963 8664
E: Johanna.Dahl@kcc.com
How much will it cost?
The premier event and Clinical Breakfast Sessions are completely free of charge and open to all health care professionals at public and private hospitals.
Will I receive Continuing Nurse Education Points for my attendance?
Yes the Premier Learning Events will earn attendees 1.5 CNE points endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing Australia and the Clinical Breakfast Sessions will earn attendees 1 CNE point endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing Australia.
This workshop has been endorsed by APEC No: 091009001
As authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)
According to approved criteria.
Attendance attracts 1.5 RCNA CNE points
As part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning Program (3LP)
Continuing Education Certificates will also be available on request for attendees from New Zealand.
Where can I find out more information?
To find out more contact your Kimberly-Clark Account Manager or call the Kimberly-Clark Customer Care Line on (AUS) 1800 101 021 (NZ) 0800 482 211
Don’t Miss Out
Register with the Education Foundation to receive information about upcoming events.
Kimberly-Clark Education Foundation Registration
Card
Please send completed registration cards to Johanna Dahl.
Fax- 02 9922 1225
Email- Johanna.Dahl@kcc.com
Kimberly-Clark, Johanna Dahl, PO Box 343, Milsons Point NSW 1565
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