PICNet Newsletter – May 2026
Updated Point-of-Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) and Viral Respiratory Illness (VRI) Resources Various infection prevention and control (IPC) resources have been updated based on review and input from health authority IPC programs, to align with the Policy Communiqué: Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Preventing Viral Respiratory Illness. The following are available on the PICNet website. Point-of-Care Risk Assessment Tool Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Viral Respiratory Illness in Acute...
April 22 Earth Day Celebration
IPAC Planetary Health Interest Group celebrates mini‑success stories....
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...
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...