PICNET NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2024
November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health concern that requires our collective action. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified AMR as one of the top global public health threats facing humanity. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about AMR and promoting best practices to prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections in community settings and health-care...
FAREWELL TO STEPHANIE, PICNET’S EDUCATION AND PRACTICE COORDINATOR
It is with mixed emotions that we share the news that Stephanie Burniston, Education and Practice Coordinator with PICNet, departed PHSA on November 8th, 2024. We are extremely sad to see her go; however, we're also elated to continue our partnership with Stephanie in her new position as Director, Population and Public Health Division at the BC Ministry of Health. Stephanie’s infection prevention and control (IPC) expertise combined with her...
National Infection Control Week 2024
The following information is being shared early to facilitate awareness and planning for National Infection Control Week, observed in Canada this year on October 14th to 18th 2024. The week serves as a reminder of the critical importance of infection prevention and control (IPC) in safeguarding people in health-care settings. Thank you to our partners. PICNet would like to take this opportunity to recognize the provincial IPC Community of Practice and all health-care...
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) ADVISORY & MPOX GUIDANCE
Date: August 20, 2024 In response to the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on August 14th, PICNet directs you to provincial IPC guidance for mpox in health-care settings, available on PICNet’s mpox webpage. The mpox guidance is intended for health-care workers in health-care settings, programs and services, including acute care/inpatient settings, primary and community clinics, pre-hospital, home health and long-term care. The guidance outlines information about transmission, additional...
Announcement – Senior Practice Leader: Noorsallah Esmail
We are elated to share the news that Noorsallah Esmail has accepted the role of Senior Practice Leader with the Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet). Noorsallah transitioned to her new role May 10th, reporting to Tara Donovan, Network Director. In her new position, Noorsallah is leading the Education and Practice team to address provincial infection prevention and control (IPC) priorities and initiatives within the portfolio. PICNet will recruit...
PICNet Newsletter – March 2024
Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as a Senior Practice Leader! Are you a visionary, a trailblazer, and a master of your craft? We’re thrilled to announce that we’re recruiting for a full-time permanent Senior Practice Leader to join our dynamic team! If you or someone you know is interested, check the PICNet website for the posting. Thank you, Dr. Linda Hoang, Provincial Medical Co-Director, PICNet We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Linda Hoang...
PICNet Thank You to Dr. Linda Hoang, Provincial Medical Co-Director
From: Maureen O’Donnell, Tara Donovan, Titus Wong After nearly a decade with PICNet, Dr. Linda Hoang is leaving her official medical leadership role in the program. While saddened by her departure, we are also excited for Linda as she takes on her new provincial leadership role at the BC Centre for Disease Control as the Medical Director of the BCCDC Provincial Health Laboratory (PHL). Linda is an exceptional medical leader and a...