Live & Local Sydney: Infection Control Workshop

Live & Local Sydney: Infection Control Workshop is organized by Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) and will be held on Sep 12, 2025 in Rydges North Sydney, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Description:
The APodA has a role to play in keeping podiatrists and their teams up to date on changes to regulations that impact how they practice. In 2024, the NHSQC Infection, prevention and control guidelines were updated to reflect the new Australian Standard AS5369 for processing reusable instruments in a private setting. Join our half day intensive workshop, delivered by experienced podiatrists Emma Coombes and Rob Mullins to ensure you meet the latest infection control requirements.

Topics covered:

• Legal obligations
• The new Australian Standard AS5369 and what you need to do to comply
• Hand hygiene
• PPE
• Sharps disposal
• Clinic design/layout
• Clinical cleaning
• Instrument reprocessing
• Waste management
• Work environment
• Health & safety
• Documents on site
• Risk management and audits
• Sterilising instruments in a non clinical setting