Hunter New England Local Health District
Since the beginning of the COVID-19
pandemic, Dr Ferguson has made himself available seven days per week to answer
clinical questions and provide essential advice to staff, to ensure their
safety and their ability to provide contemporary care to COVID-19 patients.
He has led education sessions for General
Practitioners in the Hunter New England region regarding best infection prevention
and control practices, and has reviewed and contributed to 84 COVID-19
documents.
He has also been instrumental in the
development of guidelines for acute care, as part of the Clinical Excellence
Commission and national expert groups for the COVID-19 response.
Through his extensive knowledge of infection prevention and
control practices, Dr Ferguson continues to provide excellent support to all
staff, and care to patients and their families, both in the hospital and
community, every time.
