Second Pointers Conference

15 July 2008

The second Pointers conference on the prevention of occupational infections, treatment and exposure reporting strategies for healthcare workers

The HPA Pointers conference takes place at Central Hall, Westminister, London SW1 on 27-28 November, 2008.  National and international speakers will review the latest evidence and cutting edge information on occupational exposures.

The opening keynote speaker, Dr Susan Wilburn of the World Health Organisation (WHO), will detail the global burden of occupational exposures and their impact on the workforce.

Programme sessions will focus on the prevention and management of bloodborne viruses and TB within the healthcare setting.  There will be presentations on local experiences, managing needlestick injuries and pre-employment screening of healthcare workers.

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