In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear:  

• The latest Nursing Australia News (01:45)

Pharmacists to join the party; Primary care to bolster Pfizer rollout; experts warn Delta could devastate Indigenous communities; and faeces transplants to treat Parkinsons patients. 

• Inside School Nursing  (03:54)

Lisa Chalmers joins Nursing Australia to discuss the role of a school nurse, the scope, challenges and opportunities in this space. 

https://www.schoolnurses.com.au/  

• UPDATE: APNA Conference Roadshow (16:08) 

The APNA conference roadshow is set to be the largest ever nursing event held by APNA but there has been a slight change of plans. 

https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow  

• Victorian Infection Prevention Helpline (19:00)

As healthcare professionals It is always handy to keep across current infection prevention & control practices. An exciting pilot initiative has launched in Victoria, we caught up with the nursing masterminds operating an infection control hotline. 

Infection Prevention Helpline https://www.infectionpreventionhelpline.com.au/ 

APNA Nurse Support Line https://www.apna.asn.au/contact 

RACGP - Infection Prevention and Control Standard 5th Ed (Sterilisation)   https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Running%20a%20practice/Practice%20standards/Infection-prevention-and-control.pdf 

DHHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) cleaning guidelines for workplaces https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-cleaning-guidelines-for-workplaces-doc 

• Episode Outro (27:57)

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Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger