Agenda for the graduation ceremony

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) 

Abstract  Presentation

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)

Abstract Presentation

 

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)

Abstract Presentation

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)

Abstract Presentation

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)

Abstract Presentation

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)

Abstract Presentation 

 

 

 

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)

Abstract Presentation

 

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)

 

14:20 Relevant ILO guidelines

  • 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

  • Prof. Christo Heunis, (Director, Centre for Health Service Research and Development)
  • Dr. Sipho Senabe