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Candida Auris

CANDIDA AURIS (C. AURIS) INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE SETTINGS IN BC

Learn more about this multi-drug resistant organism here.

PICNET NEWLETTERS – MAY 2023

To find out more about what’s happening at PICNet, click here.

measles

Increased Measles Activity

Several Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions have reported measles cases and outbreaks. IPC specific guidance is available here.

Resources

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Activities

Toolkits and resources for engaging infection prevention and control activities.
Brochures and posters
Brochures & Posters

Infection prevention and control brochures and posters.
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Games

Crosswords, word searches, Scrabble, and J-parody, for download, along with answer keys.
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Videos

Instructional and fun infection prevention and control videos from PICNet and other organizations.
Popular Links
Popular Resources

Frequently visited links and resources.
Guidelines and toolkits
Guidelines & Toolkits

Infection prevention and control guidelines and resources from PICNet and other organizations.
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COVID-19 Information

Find COVID-19 guidance and resources for health care settings.
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Webber Teleclasses/Webinars

Webber Teleclass Education is an international lecture series on infection prevention and control topics.
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Webinars and Events

Links to webinars and events.

IPAC ADVISORIES

Ongoing

Emerging Respiratory Viruses

We provide relevant links to BCCDC updates on emerging respiratory viruses.

October 26, 2022

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

Ebola outbreak in Uganda declared over and current IPC recommendations for BC healthcare.

June 10, 2022

Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Updated outbreak details about Avian influenza and revised IPC recommendations for BC healthcare.

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Hand Hygiene Compliance in Acute Care

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Reduction in BC CDI Rate

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Acute Care Facilities in BC Reporting Surveillance Data

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