Event details
2:00 – 2:50pm | Tuesday 05 August
Key Focus Areas:
- Recognising atypical UTI symptoms in older adults
- Best practices for accurate diagnosis and avoiding unnecessary antibiotics
- Effective management strategies, including antibiotic stewardship
- Preventive measures to reduce UTI incidence in aged care
Presenter introduction: Blesster Saga
Blesster Saga is a nurse leader with deep expertise in infection prevention and aged residential care. His nursing journey has taken him from operating theatres in Cebu to senior leadership roles across New Zealand. Currently the Group Clinical & Quality Manager at Promisia Healthcare, Blesster has led major service improvements, including infection control initiatives and award-winning care programmes.
With qualifications in gerontology, nursing practice, and infection control, he brings both clinical insight and heartfelt dedication to improving outcomes for older people. We’re thrilled to have him share his expertise in this session on UTIs in aged care
