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SUMMARY:Poisoning Prevention in WA
DESCRIPTION:Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA\, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this webinar where we will hear from Louise Edwards from the Poisons Information Centre to learn more about poisoning prevention strategies to enable health professionals to promote and support effective health education. The webinar will also: \n\nDescribe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection.\nDescribe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia.\nExplain the role and services provided by the Poisons Information Centre in Western Australia\, including how to access their services.\nIdentify best practices and effective strategies for preventing poisoning incidents\, including storage and disposal of hazardous substances\, safe medication use\, and the promotion of poison prevention education.\nDiscuss the importance of collaboration between health professionals\, community organisations\, and other stakeholders in developing and implementing effective poisoning prevention programs in Western Australia.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis webinar training is suitable for alcohol and other drug health professionals\, mental health workers\, nurses\, pharmacists\, public health advocates\, health promotion professionals\, health services\, and local government. \nRegister online via Teams \nThis Know Injury webinar is provided by Injury Matters and funded by the Western Australian Department of Health.
URL:https://www.injurymatters.org.au/event/poisoning-prevention-in-wa-from-hazard-to-safety/
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CATEGORIES:Know Injury
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