GICS Mini Symposium 2025: A Resounding Success
The Gauteng Infection Control Society (GICS) hosted a highly successful Mini Symposium on March 19, 2025, drawing a record 122 delegates from private and public hospitals across Gauteng and North West. Themed “Infection Control Starts with Surveillance: Know More, Prevent More,” the event emphasized the vital role of surveillance in infection prevention and patient safety.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding Core Components: Comprehensive understanding of the 8 Core Components of WHO and OHSC for a robust IPC framework.
- Practical Application of Guidelines: Actionable strategies from the DOH Implementation Manual for effective IPC.
- Importance of Surveillance Pillars: Highlighted the critical elements of Patient, Environmental, and Staff surveillance.
- Diverse Surveillance Methods: Broader perspective on monitoring infection patterns and the importance of patient surveillance.
- Patient Surveillance Techniques: Emphasized early infection detection using continuous, targeted, and comprehensive methods.
- Updated CDC Checklists: Latest guidelines and best practices from the 2025 CDC Checklists.
In addition to engaging presentations, delegates had the opportunity to connect with industry experts and explore the latest IPC innovations and products
A big thank you to our speakers, attendees, and industry partners for contributing to an event that will help shape best practices and improve patient safety across healthcare facilities.
We look forward to welcoming you to our next GICS event!
