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Papua New Guinea

28 July - 7 August 2017

K E Y

C O N C E P T S

O F P U B L I C

H E A L T H A N D

T R O P I C A L

M E D I C I N E

www.nursesfornurses.com.au

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Education Component

Travel Component

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www.nursesfornurses.com.au | 07 4151 3884 | [email protected]

What are the issues now for Australia and our near neighbours? What does the future look like?

Key Concepts of Public Health

and Tropical Medicine

Public health protects and improves the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations, locally and globally.

The greatest advances in healthcare this century have stemmed from public health initiatives, sanitation, immunisation, infection control, and the management of communicable diseases to name a few.

At this conference, we will not only explore the core concepts of public health and what the issues are now for Australia and our near neighbours we will also investigate what the future will look like. We will gain an understanding of remote health care delivery as we visit our colleagues at various locations in PNG and reflect on the implications for our own practice in Australia.

The Conference is being held aboard the P&O Pacific Aria as we sail to Papua New Guinea. Delegates will have the fabulous opportunity to explore the public health issues facing our near neighbour as we visit our colleagues at a number of health services during the optional shore tours at Alotau, Kitava, Rabaul, Kiriwana Island, and Conflict Islands.

The sessions are provided as a mixture of face to face sessions (FF), self- directed reading material (SD), and recorded webinars (W). The webinars and the self-directed reading material are provided to attendees prior to the commencement of the conference. The attendee can view the webinars prior to the commencement of the conference as a self-directed CPD activity or the session will also be presented at the conference as per the program and the attendee can view the session in the conference room with a course facilitator present.


Presenters:

Gail Aylmer

Dr Margaret Young

After graduating from medical school in 1983, Margaret spent a number of years working in public hospitals in Queensland and Tasmania, then undertook training in general practice. An opportunity emerged to work as a volunteer in Cambodia. One year turned into three, and she discovered a passion for public health medicine, which she describes as the opportunity to marry medical training with the assessment of health and health needs, in order to mobilise resources to improve the health of the community. For the past fifteen years Margaret has worked in public health medicine in Queensland, currently as the Director of the Public Health Unit in Wide Bay.

Gail Aylmer is a registered nurse and works in the Communicable Disease Team of the Wide Bay Public Health Unit. Her role is Public Health Nurse - Immunisation.

In this role, Gail provides advice to vaccine service providers on the QLD Immunisation Schedule, vaccine eligibility, vaccine cold chain management, travel vaccinations, school-based vaccination programs, indigenous flu and pneumo programs, adverse event reporting and follow-up, and developing catch up schedules.

Shona Hubsher

Gail Alymer

Shona is a registered nurse who works in the emergency department in Townsville. She is currently completing postgraduate study in Emergency Nursing and International Public Health. She has a passion for Papua New Guinea and has volunteered on eight outreaches since 2012 with the YWAM (Youth With a Mission) Medical Ship.

The ship primarily works with rural and isolated communities to increase access to basic healthcare services. In addition, Shona was a member of a forward-planning team for future ship activities in Milne Bay province in 2013 and has since returned twice.

Key Concepts of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

DAY 1: FRIDAY 28 JULY | DEPART BRISBANE Conference Registration and Welcome Reception

DAY 2: SATURDAY 29 JULY | AT SEA

0900 - 1000 | CPD 1 | W | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Why Public Health Matters – 1 The US CDC credits public health with adding 25 years to the life expectancy of people in the United States during the 20th Century. In this session, we will review some of the most cost-effective health interventions around the world during the last century – all public health initiatives.

1000 - 1100 | CPD 1 | SD | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Health Orientation to PNG PNG is Australia’s nearest neighbour, yet standards of health care in the two countries are worlds apart. According to the WHO, PNG has the worst health status in the Pacific region. In this session, we'll look at an overview of health in PNG and reflect on some of the challenges of improving health status.

1100 – 1200 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Why Public Health Matters – 2: Challenges in the 21st Century In this interactive session, we will consider the public health challenges facing Australia and its near neighbours in the 21st century.

1200 – 1300 Lunch

1300 – 1400 | CPD 1 | W | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Tuberculosis Effective drug treatments for tuberculosis have been available for more than 60 years, however, it continues to cause an immense burden of morbidity and mortality. In this session, we will review the global burden of tuberculosis and identify the principles and challenges of TB treatment and control.

On Board


BLUE ROOM

Head to the Blue Room for live music all day (and all night) long. With everything from Blues to RnB, jazz and funk, this isn’t your typical cruise music. It’s the perfect venue for a nightcap after one of our brand new production shows or themed parties.


1400 - 1500 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Displaced People By the end of 2014, there were nearly 60 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. This included around 22 million refugees and asylum seekers of whom more than half were aged less than 18 years. In this session, we will consider the complex health needs of refugees and asylum seekers.

1500 – 1600 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Gail Aylmer Vaccine Preventable Diseases Part One In this session using a game show format, Gail will explore vaccine-preventable diseases where you can test your own knowledge and skill.

1600 – 1700 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Zika Virus In this session, we will explore the emergence of Zika virus as a disease of global importance. We will review the research that led to a better understanding of the health impacts of Zika virus infection and global strategies for control.

DAY 3: SUNDAY 30 JULY | AT SEA 0900 – 1000 | CPD 1 | W | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young The Health Effects of Climate Change from a Global and Ecological Perspective In this session, we will review the potential health impacts of climate variability and change from a global perspective.

1000 – 1100 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young The Health Effects of Climate Change from a Global and Ecological Perspective In this session, we will consider vulnerability and adaptation to climate change at a local level.

1100 - 1200 | CPD 1 | SD | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young The Health Effects of Climate Change from a Global and Ecological Perspective In this session, we will look at case studies from threatened populations and consider what we can do to respond

1200 – 1300 Lunch

On Board


TOP DECK POOLS

Enjoy the climate controlled haven of the top deck pool. With understated decor and high end furnishings in a relaxed setting, the design brings the indoors, outdoors. And the retractable roof lets you relax during the day or enjoy live music and cocktails in the evening, no matter the weather.

PACIFIC ARIA FAST FACTS

Capacity 1,260 guests, lower berths

Decks 9 guests decks

Max Speed 20 knots


On Board


THE DOME

Let our resident DJs help you dance the night away. They know just how to get the party started so make sure you wear the right shoes to burn a hole in the dance floor.

BYE BYE BUFFET!

Introducing the Pantry, like a food court it gives your a plethora of choice when it comes to dining.....Mexican, Italian, Indian and much more.

1300 – 1400 | CPD 1 | W | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Antimicrobial Stewardship - The Global Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance In the face of an almost complete absence of new antimicrobial drugs in development, antibiotic resistance has become an important public health issue. In this session, we will review the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance and strategies that have been shown to improve the safe and effective use of antibiotics.

1400 – 1500 | CPD 1 | SD | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Antimicrobial Stewardship - Case Studies Australia is one of the highest users of antibiotics in the developed world, with around 22 million prescriptions written every year in primary care alone. In this session, we will look at case studies to consider our own response to antimicrobial stewardship. (Reading activity and questions for reflection)

1500 – 1600 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Gail Aylmer Vaccine Preventable Disease Part Two In this session using a game show format, Gail will continue to explore vaccine preventable disease and reflect on the implications for public health initiatives.

1600 – 1700 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Chronic Diseases in Low & Middle Income Countries Contrary to common perception, 80% of chronic disease deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. In this session, we will explore the driving forces behind these diseases, modifiable risk factors, and prevention and control.

1830 | CPD 45mins | Presenter: Shona Hubsher Discussion about Alotau (tomorrow's shore tour) Before dinner, grab a cool drink and come and listen as Shona will provide a presentation on the health delivery service that you will be visiting tomorrow.


DAY 4: MONDAY 31 JULY | ON SHORE IN ALOTAU Today we will explore Alotau which will include a visit to a health service.

1800 – 1900 | CPD 1 | FF Alotau - Networking and Discussion Session Facilitators: Shona Hubsher, Margaret Young, and Gail Aylmer

DAY 5: TUESDAY 1 AUGUST | ON SHORE IN KITAVA Today we will explore Kitava which will include a visit to a health service.

1830 | CPD 30 mins | Presenter: Shona Hubsher Discussion about Rabaul (tomorrow's shore tour) Before dinner, grab a cool drink and come and listen as Shona will provide a presentation on the health delivery service that you will be visiting tomorrow.

DAY 6: WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST | ON SHORE IN RABAUL 1830 | CPD 30 mins | Presenter: Shona Hubsher Discussion about Kiriwana Island (tomorrow's shore tour) Before dinner, grab a cool drink and come and listen as Shona will provide a presentation on the health delivery service that you will be visiting tomorrow.

DAY 7: THURSDAY 3 AUGUST | ON SHORE KIRIWANA IS Today we will explore Kiriwana Island which will include a visit to a health service.

1800 – 1900 | CPD 1 | FF Kiriwana Island - Networking and Discussion Session Facilitators: Shona Hubsher, Margaret Young, and Gail Aylmer

DAY 8: FRIDAY 4 AUGUST | ON SHORE CONFLICT ISToday we will explore Conflict Islands which will include a visit to a health service.

1800 – 1900 | CPD 1 | FF Conflict Islands - Networking and Discussion Session Facilitators: Shona Hubsher, Margaret Young, and Gail Aylmer




DAY 9: SATURDAY 9 AUGUST | AT SEA 0900 – 1000 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Reflections on a Short Visit to PNG Islands Facilitator: Dr Margaret Young In this session, we will reflect on the health orientation to PNG (Day 2) and discuss public health and health care opportunities and challenges that we observed during our short visit.

1000 – 1100 | CPD 1 | W | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Travel Health - Travel Assessment and General Advice In this session, Margaret will describe the growth in global travel; communicable disease and other travel-related risks; and the aims and priorities of the pre-travel assessment.

1100 – 1200 | CPD 1 | W | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Travel Health –Vaccines In this session, Margaret will focus on vaccine-preventable diseases identifying how travel may increase risk due to higher prevalence, outbreaks, changes in behaviour and other factors. The session will address age appropriate vaccination to maximise protection.

1200 – 1300 Lunch

1300 – 1400 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Travel Health - Malaria In this session, Margaret will describe the features of malaria, the risk assessment that should be undertaken for travellers and the prevention strategies available.

1400 – 1500 | CPD 1 | FF Presenter: Gail Aylmer Immunisation – Why we do it & why the schedule is as it is In this session, Gail will investigate the science of immunisation and explore the Australian Immunisation Schedule as it exists today

1500 – 1600 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young The Story of Ebola Virus In this session, Margaret will discuss the 2015 Ebola disease outbreak in West Africa, as an example of a global communicable disease emergency. Margaret will describe the features of EVD in humans and identify the critical points of control of EVD.



1600 – 1700 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Communicable Disease Quiz This will be a fun, interactive session where you can test yourknowledge and gain insight into the latest communicable disease information.

DAY 10: SUNDAY 6 AUGUST | AT SEA 0900 – 1000 | CPD 1 | W | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young The Global Picture of Mental Health Mental disorders impose an enormous disease burden on societies throughout the world. In this session, we will look at the global burden of mental health issues.

1000 – 1100 | CPD 1 | SD | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young The Global Picture of Mental Health – A Case Study In this session, we will look at a case study to consider and reflect on the mental health impacts of conflict.

1100 – 1200 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young The Global Picture of Mental Health – Suicide In this session, we will consider the public health significance of suicide and suicide attempts, and discuss multisectoral public health approaches to suicide awareness and prevention.

1200 – 1300 Lunch

1300 – 1400 | CPD 1 | SD | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Communicable Diseases of Global Concern In this activity, we will take a global perspective on communicable disease and look at issues of concern for the global community in general and the impact on Australia in particular.

1400 – 1500 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Gail Aylmer The Impact of Social Media on Health Promotion In this session, Gail will explore how the use of social media has affected the validity of immunisation information available to the community – how should we be communicating with parents?



1500 – 1700 | CPD 1 | FF | Presenter: Dr Margaret Young Public health challenges in the 21st century In this session, we will revisit the themes of the conference and observations from our brief visit to PNG islands. We will review key public health challenges in the 21st century and identify responses to these challenges.

1830 – 1930 Conference Farewell Reception

DAY 11: MONDAY 7 AUGUST | ARRIVE BRISBANE

Bookings

Bookings and payments for this Travel Event are being handled by the Team at Travel Direct Australia (Education at Sea).

Did you know that you can pay off any of our Travel CPD events, ask about it when you book?

A non refundable $600 per person deposit is due at the time of booking. A further payment of $500 per person is due before the 22nd January 2017. The final balance payment is due on or before 19th April 2017. Optional shore tours, flights, pre & post conference accommodation and Travel Insurance is available at an extra cost.

Please contact Elita, Helen or Jason on 02 6674 2577, [email protected]

Disclaimer:

The opinions and statements of facts expressed in the Papers in these proceedings are those of the Authors and

do not necessarily represent those of the Nurses for Nurses Network, the editors, the organising committee or the

supporters of this conference. No responsibility can be accepted by the organisers for errors or omissions in the

individual papers. Sessions are correct at time of publication. Sessions are subject to change without notice due

to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. NFN reserves the right to alter charges, cancel, postpone,

change or withdraw the product or service at any time.

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