Implementation and Evaluation of Workplace-Based Programmes for HIV and Tuberculosis Prevention and Care
May 17, 2012
Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Sipho Senabe, Chief Director: Employee Health and Wellness (Department of Public Service and Administration, South Africa)
8:30 Welcome messages:
- Prof. Lucius Botes, Dean of Humanities, University of the Free State (UFS)
- Plus welcome message from Free State Department of Health- TBD
8:40 Background to the Certificate Programme
- Dr Annalee Yassi, Professor, (University of British Columbia- UBC)
8:50 Investigating TB infection control practices in the medical outpatient department at Pelonomi Hospital
- M.R. Morake, M. Moea, S.E. Mmutle, F. Jacobs
- Discussant: Sr. Belot (Occupational Health Clinic, Pelonomi Hospital)
9:10 Improving infection control and safety practices in the Central Laundry: baseline assessment, intervention, and evaluation
- M.M. Litsoane, K.D. Moeketsi
- Discussant: Me Lucky Nophale (Provincial Occupational Health Unit)
9:30 Improving reporting of blood and body fluid exposures in the workplace in Thebe District Hospital
- L. Nkoko
- Discussant: Mr F.C. Moloi (CEO Thebe Hospital)
9:50 Establishing an effective system to prevent, identify and treat TB in employees at Universitas hospital
- L. Benson, D.A. Kololo, N.J. Sidyiyo, M.W. Moliko, J. Nkatho, N.W. Pandle, H. Alfonses
- Discussant: Dr. Muzi Zungu (National Institute for Occupational Health- NIOH)
10:10 General Discussion, Questions, Comments
10:30 Break
11:00 Reducing the risk of DOTS supporters acquiring TB during home visits in Bloemfontein and Welkom
- N. Jacobs, N. Nyembe, D. Mofokeng
- Discussant: Ms Sonja van der Merwe (Provincial Tuberculosis Management)
11:30 Improving utilization of workplace HIV/AIDS programme for healthcare workers at Pelonomi Hospital
- N.B. Myeko, F.B. Thlapuletsa, M.N.L. Brandsel, N. Ntlola
- Discussant: Dr. Kerry Uebel (Centre of Excellence, Pelonomi Hospital)
11:50 Creating a safe environment for patients and staff in the Bronchoscopy theatre at Universitas Academic Hospital
- A. Smuts, M.E. Motloheloa, H. Madiehe, M.L. Magerman, M.J. Morweng, T.C. Walaza, E.A. Wiese
- Discussant: Dr. Diane Roscoe (UBC)
12:10 General Discussion, Questions, Comments
12:30 Presentation of the Certificates
- Prof. Lucius Botes and Dr. Sipho Kabane
13:00 Catered lunch
14:00 Demonstration of the Occupational Health and Safety Information System (OHASIS)
- Zola Bopheka (OHS, Pelonomi)
- David Jones (NIOH)
- Simphiwe Mabhele, (Focal Point HIV, International Labour Organization)
14:35 General Discussion, Questions, Comment
14:45 Presentation of evaluation of the programme
- Alex Liautaud (UBC)
- Discussant: Dr. Asta Rau (UFS)
15:00 Reflections on the course
- Jones Nkhatho
15:10 Options and Opportunities for the next 5 years
- Dr. Annalee Yassi and Dr. Kerry Uebel
- Discussants: Dr. Jerry Spiegel, (UBC), Dr. Michelle Engelbrecht (UFS), Dr. Eugenia Elliot (UFS), Veronica Fransman (DENOSA)
15:30 Closing remarks