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May 5th is World Hand Hygiene Day: Your Action Saves More Lives

On May 5th, PICNet recognizes World Hand Hygiene Day, a global campaign led by the World Health Organization. This campaign, now in its 18th year, reminds health-care workers that proper hand hygiene — performed at the right moments and in the right way— continues to be one of the most effective and cost‑efficient ways to prevent health-care associated infections.  To avoid this daily and preventable threat, remember that properly cleaned hands protect...

Celebrating 20 Years of PICNet: Reflections from Dr. Titus Wong

The Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since its launch in 2005, PICNet has provided provincial guidance on infection prevention and control (IPC), and advanced education and surveillance efforts across British Columbia. Dr. Titus Wong, Provincial Medical Director, provides medical expertise to the extended infection control network in BC and advises colleagues in the Ministry of Health on guidelines and policies. He also holds leadership...