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URL:https://www.devon.gov.uk/provider-engagement-network/events/respirator
 y-infection-prevention-and-control-in-adult-social-care/
SUMMARY:Respiratory infection prevention and control in adult social care
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRespiratory infection prevention and control in adult socia
 l care\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the second event in our preventative car
 e series\, focusing on respiratory infection prevention and control in adu
 lt social care featuring expert speakers from the UK Health Security Agenc
 y (UKHSA).\n\n\nRespiratory infection prevention and control in adult soci
 al care\nDate: Wednesday 23 September\n\nTime: 10:30 - 12:00\n\nLocation
 : Online\n\nBook your place- Respiratory infection prevention and control
  in adult social care\n\n\nOverview\nAs we approach the winter months\, re
 spiratory infections continue to pose significant challenges for people dr
 awing on care and support\, as well as the wider care workforce. Understan
 ding how infections spread and the steps that can be taken to prevent and 
 manage outbreaks is essential for maintaining safe\, high-quality care.\n\
 nUKHSA experts will share the latest information on acute respiratory infe
 ctions\, including common winter illnesses\, national trends and data\, im
 munisation programmes\, and the support and guidance available to the adul
 t social care sector. Participants will also have the opportunity to take 
 part in interactive polls\, ask questions\, and access useful resources to
  support their practice.\nWhat you'll gain from this event\nThis event wil
 l provide valuable knowledge and insights that can provide you with a grea
 ter awareness of infection prevention and control in adult social care\, a
 nd support your role and responsibilities in helping to manage and prevent
  respiratory infections. By attending this session\, you will:\n\n 	incre
 ase your understanding of acute respiratory infections and common winter i
 llnesses\n 	learn how respiratory infections spread and the practical step
 s that can help prevent transmission in care settings\n 	understand how to
  identify\, respond to and manage outbreaks effectively\n 	gain insight in
 to national trends and data relating to respiratory infections\n 	explore 
 the role of immunisation and other preventative measures in protecting peo
 ple who draw on care and support\n 	discover guidance\, resources and supp
 ort available to the adult social care workforce.\n\n&nbsp\;\nWhat to expe
 ct\nThese sessions bring together expert speakers and sector insights to h
 elp staff better understand key areas of prevention and how to apply this 
 in day-to-day practice. Each event will focus on practical learning\, equi
 pping attendees with the tools and resources needed to support people to s
 tay well\, safe and independent.\n\nAs part of our commitment to supportin
 g the workforce\, these events also create a space for shared learning\, o
 ffering opportunities to ask questions\, exchange experiences and access u
 seful guidance and resources.\nWho is this for\nThese events are designed 
 for people working across adult social care\, including:\n\n 	social care 
 staff at all levels\n 	managers and team leaders\n 	registered professiona
 ls\n 	educators and trainers\n 	learning and development teams.\n\n\n
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