Protecting Perioperative Practitioners – A Deep Dive into PPE Standards for Safety in the Operating Theatre webinar (Safety for All Campaign)

This Safety for All webinar promises to deliver valuable insights into PPE standards and safety protocols that safeguard both healthcare professionals and patients in the operating theatre.

This event is designed for perioperative practitioners, safety officers, and all healthcare workers committed to enhancing safety standards in high-risk surgical environments. Attendees will gain practical insights on PPE usage, standards, and quality control directly impacting healthcare safety. The webinar will feature two expert speakers who bring decades of hands-on experience and strategic expertise in PPE and healthcare safety.

• Dr. Ali Mehdi – Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medical Director at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, and a prominent educator in global safety standards.
• Edward Curtin, BSc (Hons) – Clinical Theatre Manager, East Kent Hospitals’ Day Surgery Unit, with extensive practical experience in managing operating room safety.

Topics to be covered will include:

• The essential role of PPE in safeguarding healthcare workers and patients
• Differentiating PPE standards for various perioperative roles
• Addressing variability in PPE standards and its impact on safety
• Best practices for PPE usage within surgical settings

The session will conclude with a live Q&A, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with the experts and address any specific questions or concerns you may have regarding PPE standards.

Register here.