VICPA/VICNISS Journal Club - WHERE'S THE EVIDENCE?
The VICPA/VICNISS Journal Club has been initiated with the aim of providing a forum for infection
control professionals to more widely engage with literature and published data in the field. Objectives include:
- Critically appraising journal articles and data, and considering the implications of
study results for infection control practice.
- Recognising the strengths and weaknesses of methods used in reported clinical
research in the field.
- Providing opportunities for professional development of infection control
professionals through presentation to peers.
- Reviewing and discussing current state, national and international trends in infection control.
- Identifying gaps in the published literature thus highlighting the need/direction
for future research in the field.
- Promoting and supporting high standards of practice and professionalism for infection
control professionals.
- Providing a forum for infection control professionals engaged in research to present their
findings for peer review and discussion.
The next VICPA/VICNISS Journal Club to be held on: TBA
For further information contact judy.brett @ mh.org.au, or phone 9342 2605.