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'Infection Control Never Goes Away'
On Thursday, 10th June 2004
At Haydock Park Racecourse
Topics to include:
Clinical Governance
Audit
Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts
CHI and Infection Control
The Health Protection Agency
A Department of Health Briefing - The Story so Far!
The New Infection Control Director Role and Responsibility
New and Emerging Infections
Sharps New Thinking.. New Audit
Bio-terrorism
Cost �75
Includes lunch
& Refreshments
For further information and a booking form please contact:
Helen Jenkinson, Infection Control Nurse Specialist
South Staffordshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Trust Headquarters, Corporation Street,
Stafford, ST16 3AG
Tel. 07977 246016
E: [email protected]
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