Poisoning Prevention in 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 training aims to:

• Increase knowledge of the mechanisms of poisoning
• Increase awareness of the types of substances that commonly cause poisoning.
• Increase skills in referring to appropriate services such as PIC
• Increased confidence in implementing effective poisons prevention strategies.

Who should attend?

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.