RCN Aseptic Technique Seminar
Asepsis versus cleanliness – a debate for contemporary nursing
11 Jul 2025, 10:30 - 16:00
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Aseptic technique is a core nursing skill. Preventing contamination of wounds, susceptible sites and invasive devices is key to protecting our patients from infection and the harmful consequences this brings.
At the request of members, the Royal College of Nursing has been working to understand the practical challenges associated with aseptic technique, effective hand hygiene and the implications for the evolution of clinical practice undertaken across a range of patient care settings. The RCN has been carrying out this assessment in collaboration with SC Johnson Professional.
This seminar will reflect on RCN findings to date and focus on how consensus regarding theory, risk assessment and techniques can inform contemporary practice and modern-day care delivery acknowledging the many patient and external influences on practice. Focusing on the context in which aseptic technique can be undertaken and emerging innovations and priorities such as sustainability attendees will contribute to recommendations to shape and inform evolving clinical practice and education.
Please note these programme details and timings are subject to change. A final programme will be available at the event.
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10:30-11:00 |
Networking and refreshments |
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11:00 -11:05 |
Introduction to the day Professor Danny Kelly, FRCN – Chair of the seminar |
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11:05-11:10 |
Context setting Rose Gallagher, Professional Lead for Sustainability, RCN |
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11:10-11:45
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Summary of RCN activity and learning 2019-2025 Prof Dinah Gould, FRCN and Dr Clare Hawker |
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11:45-12:15 |
Consumables used to support aseptic technique in practice – a sustainable approach Clare Nash, Head of Clinical Products Management, Black Country Alliance |
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12:15-12:45 |
Aligning ‘gloves off’ with aseptic technique – the GOSHH experience Helen Dunn, Consultant Nurse Infection Prevention & Control and Director of Infection Prevention & Control at Great Ormond Street Hospital |
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12:45-13:45 |
Working lunch Table work to develop practice recommendations All attendees |
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13:45-14:05 |
Digital technologies and innovation supporting wound care Melissa Rochon, Trust Lead for SSI Surveillance, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
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14:05-14:35 |
Reality of community nursing practice and carer engagement in aseptic technique Sarah Littlewood, Registered Nurse and Clinical Fellow for Net Zero Nottingham ICS
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14:35-14:50 |
Refreshment break |
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14:50-15:45
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Feedback from table work All attendees |
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15:45-16:00
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Seminar summary Professor Danny Kelly, FRCN – Chair of the seminar |
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16.00 |
Seminar close |
Megan King
megan.king@rcn.org.uk
Royal College of Nursing
20 Cavendish Square
Marylebone
London
W1G 0RN
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