Poisoning Prevention in WA: From Hazard to Safety

When: 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 23 June 2023

Where: Online via Teams OR in person at 36 Dodd Street, Wembley WA

Unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of injuries in WA, accounting for 179 deaths in 2021. Injury Matters is hosting this hybrid seminar 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 seminar will also:

• Describe the mechanism of poisoning that is included in data collection.
• Describe the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning and identify the populations at the highest risk for poisoning incidents in Western Australia.
• Explain the role and services provided by the Poisons Information Centre in Western Australia, including how to access their services.
• Identify 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.
• Discuss the importance of collaboration between health professionals, community organisations, and other stakeholders in developing and implementing effective poisoning prevention programs in Western Australia.

This seminar 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.

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