Congratulations to PICNet on their 20th year: Thoughts from the provincial network
Extended provincial network members, and current and former leaders provide their thoughts on two decades of infection prevention and control in BC...
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...
PICNET NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2025
Celebrating National IPAC Week Celebrate National IPAC week: October 20-24. Check out PICNet’s messaging and list of resources and activities to help you promote and celebrate this week. PICNet's 20th Anniversary PICNet is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall! Please watch for more details coming in November. Check out our info sheets to learn more about PICNet. Stop by PICNet’s booth at the IPAC BC Chapter’s Education Day on November 3rd, 2025 to meet...
National Infection Prevention and Control Week: October 20-24, 2025
During the week beginning on Monday, October 20, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) professionals and health care teams across the province will celebrate National IPC week This year’s theme from IPAC Canada, “Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges” reflects our commitment to safety and quality care across sites through effective IPC practices. The theme encourages us to celebrate the hard work of IPC programs and reflect on how we can strengthen collaboration across disciplines,...
PICNET NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2025
Wow, look at PICNet’s refreshed newsletter! The information is more concise and relevant for viewers....
PICNet staff members attend national conference in Winnipeg
Read about PICNet staff members attending the IPAC Canada National Conference in Winnipeg here. ...
Announcement: Farewell to Samar Hejazi, PhD – Lead, Research and Knowledge Translation, PICNet
We bid farewell to our colleague Samar Hejazi on June 19th, and while we are sad to see her go, we are also excited for her to assume the role of Research and Implementation Scientist with Fraser Health. Samar joined PICNet in August 2023 and brought valuable knowledge and insight regarding research project/protocol development, critical appraisal and evidence synthesis, evaluation planning, quality indicator design and more. From the outset, Samar’s expertise...