Infection Control and Aseptic Technique

This webinar will explore infection control measures, including the use of aseptic technique. The World Health Organisation (WHO) introduced the “Five Moments for Hand Hygiene”—a model designed to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Since then, this model has been adopted globally as a cornerstone of infection prevention. You will be asked to examine scenarios and photos to see if you can spot the errors! The presenter will explore these common errors in hand hygiene technique, highlighting how incorrect practices can undermine infection control efforts. 
CPD HOURS: 1
 Registration Year 2025/2026

Course Content

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) remain one of the most common—and preventable—complications in modern healthcare. In Australia alone, over 165,000 HAIs occur each year, contributing to an estimated 2 million hospital bed-days, with profound implications for patient safety, hospital resources, and public trust.

This webinar will explore infection control measures, including the use of aseptic technique. The World Health Organisation (WHO) introduced the “Five Moments for Hand Hygiene”—a model designed to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Since then, this model has been adopted globally as a cornerstone of infection prevention. You will be asked to examine scenarios and photos to see if you can spot the errors! The presenter will explore these common errors in hand hygiene technique, highlighting how incorrect practices can undermine infection control efforts.

Additionally, the session will shed light on three surprising contributors to the rise in healthcare-associated infections. Lack of assertiveness among nurses in speaking up about safety concerns, increased use of mobile phones in clinical settings and cosmetic practices, such as long or artificial nails, which can harbour harmful pathogens. You may be surprised to learn that these often-overlooked factors play a significant role in infection transmission—and addressing them is key to improving patient safety.

This lack of assertiveness or communication breakdown is often driven by hierarchical barriers, cultural norms, and a lack of assertiveness among healthcare professionals, especially nurses. The presenter will identify how these barriers nurses face when speaking up, including fear of criticism, retaliation, and cultural pressure to avoid conflict. How assertiveness training empowers nurses to voice safety concerns, challenge non-compliance with infection control, and advocate for their patients—ultimately improving care quality and outcomes.

Key Takeaway: Preventing HAIs isn't just about protocols, it's about people and the culture of your workplace. Infection control must be paired with a culture of open communication, assertive advocacy, and psychological safety across the healthcare team.

Why this Session may be Relevant to your Work

Infection control and aseptic technique are cornerstones of safe nursing and midwifery practice to ensure the safety of the patient as well as the staff member. 

Learning Outcomes

In this session, you will:
  • Examine clinical scenarios and photos to identify the breaches in infection control
  • Outline the ‘Hand Hygiene 5 Moments’ developed by W.H.O which have been adopted throughout the world
  • Discuss infection control terminology such as Fomite, Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and others 
  • List the leading Australian organisations that develop Infection control guidelines

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Anne Evans-Murray

R.N., BHlthSc, MACCCN, Grad.Dip Ed, MEd, Dip Counselling, GradCertCritCare, CertIV Training and Assessment, CertIV in Mediation
Anne has a passion for teaching which she does in an unpretentious way that ensures you will not only understand and retain what she presents but will enjoy this learning experience. She has extensive experience of over 26 years lecturing for Gold Coast Health District and Griffith University.