Norovirus Infection in Health and Social Care - How do we deal with the problem?
2 May - 3 May 2012
28 Portland Place, London, W1B 1LY
The conference will address issues relating to the new guidelines from the Professional Bodies and the Department of Health.
This meeting will be of interest to the health sector, social care services, the cruise ship industry, those working in environmental health, the cleaning products indusrty and anyone working in infection control.
- Epidemiology - the current state of play
- Prevention and control in health care settings
- Responsibilities and communication
- What can health and social care learn from other environments?
- How can we clean up after Norovirus?
- Question and answer sessions
Speakers include:
Brian Duerden, CBE, MD
Dr Bob Adak, Head of Environmental and Enteric Diseases Department, Centre for Infections, Health Protection Agency
Jim Gray, Specialist Virology Centre, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Mel Skip, Public Health Manager, Carnival UK
Liz Jones, Head of Patient Environment, Department of Health
Date and Venue:
The course will take place on Wesnesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd May. Registration from 9.00am to 9.30. Meeting starts at 9.30am – close at 4.30pm.
The course will take place at RSPH, 28 Portland Place, London W1B 1LY . Nearest underground stations are Great Portland St and Oxford Circus. Both are within easy walking distance.
Fee and Payment:
Public sector and charities: £218
Private Sector (Non-Members): £274
Refunds of the course fee will only be made if notice of cancellation is received in writing two weeks in advance of the course. There is a non-refundable element of £40. After this time, no refunds will be given.
Substitutions can be made at any time.
For more information, please contact Claire Robins, Conference and Event Officer on 020 7265 7314 or crobins@rsph.org.uk
