This one day workshop has been designed as an introduction to the fundamentals of sterilising in line with the current AS/NZS 4187:2014 – Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organizations. Participants will:
be introduced to 'The Main Game’ – a system designed by sterilising experts to ensure best patient outcomes by complying with best practice 100% of the time
look at real life problems encountered in sterilising environments and identify solutions complying with the current standards
discuss common issues with developing policies and procedures to comply with the current standards and cultivate a network of like-minded people to discuss pathways to compliance
gain the knowledge to be able to identify what is required in each step of the reprocessing process to ensure conformance
complete interactive workshop activities with the main focus on compliance and patient safety.
a perfect introduction to the Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) for new staff
a valuable update for staff who have completed the full sterilisation qualification and are required to ensure currency with the latest guidelines/standards
an excellent resource for staff with a vested interest in compliance within the CSSD (e.g. team leaders, nurse unit managers, clinical nurse consultants, practice managers).
The training is being presented by Pauline Grant and Jodie Senescall.
Pauline Grant has been delivering the Certificate III in Sterilisation Services for the Cunningham Centre for five years. Her knowledge and expertise in this area has developed through over 12 years of experience as an Enrolled Nurse in theatre, CSD and outpatients. Pauline also held the role of District Quality Coordinator for a number of years.
Jodie Senescall has led the portfolio for infection control and sterilising within oral health in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service for seven years. Prior to that, she was in practice management in a private dental clinic.
Jodie and Pauline provided high level advice and performed audits in the recent AS4187 audit for all facilities of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service. They are key members of the AS/NZS 4187 Implementation Working Party who are responsible for implementing the recommendations from the audit report. Both Jodie and Pauline are active members of SRACA.
Applications for the 2020 Rural and Remote Nursing and Midwifery Professional Development Grants through the Country Women’s Association of Australia (CWA) are now open. These grants are intended to assist rural and remote nurses to offset the costs of undertaking Continuing Professional Development. Visit the CWA website to find out more or apply by 14 February 2020.
Health Workforce Queensland are offering bursaries for health professionals working in the primary health care sector and providing services to MMM3 - 7 to participate in activities such as this. Queensland Health applicants may be eligible if they also work in non-Queensland Health facilities.
This funding opportunity is also available in other states within Australia. If you are a remote or rural health professional outside Queensland, visit the website for your relevant Rural Workforce Agency: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA, NT.
You will be issued with a Statement of Attendance (provided electronically).
Continuing Professional Development points of 6.5 hours have been recommended for participation in this activity. Please refer to the specific CPD requirements of your registration board and/or professional association to confirm.
Wednesday 6 May 2020, Herston - POSTPONED
The Essentials of Sterilising Workshop scheduled for 6 May has been postponed as a result of increased requirements in relation to COVID-19 preparation. We believe it is in the best interests of our staff and participants to follow public health advice and limit travel. We will advise a new date for the Herston workshop in due course.
This training is offered via direct enrolment and you are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:
completed a registration
paid all fees in full
received written confirmation via email that you have a place in the activity.
Expressions of interest are invited for workshops across Australia. Contact us to register your interest on 07 4699 8041 or email CertIII_Sterilisation@health.qld.gov.au.
In November 2017 the Central West Hospital and Health Service was fortunate to be able to engage the services of Pauline Grant and Jodie Senescall to provide a Gap analysis in relation to compliance of 4187:2014 and to deliver the Essentials of Sterilising Workshop to the HHS. I would firstly like to thank you for releasing Pauline and Jodie to identify the gaps and provide the associated reports to allow the HHS to work toward compliance. Their extensive knowledge is of great benefit to a small HHS like the Central West.
Secondly I would like to congratulate the developers, organisers and facilitators of the Essentials of Sterilising workshop. This workshop was delivered to a wide range of staff discipline’s from sterilising staff to end users. The content was relevant and delivered in a way that all participants, from what I could see, were engaged for the entire day and every individual took away some new knowledge. In my team in particular it has changed the thinking and practices of staff in relation to the instruments we are using to treat our patients. The increased level of understanding has given them all the knowledge to identify potential risks and to bringing these issues to sterilising staff’s and clinicians attention to reduce the chance of potential harm to patients.
In the weeks after the workshop and still today I observe the staff, (with a smile on my face) actually checking instruments in the SBS before using.
