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...
Announcement: Farewell to Raunika Lertnamvogwan, Research Assistant, PICNet
It is with mixed emotions that we announce Raunika’s departure from PICNet and PHSA on June 5, to begin the fast-track Respiratory Therapy program at Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia. Raunika joined PICNet as a Research Assistant in January 2024 and quickly became an integral member of our team. Among her many contributions, Raunika helped develop provincial infection prevention and control guidelines for reprocessing of flexible endoscopes, and assisted with...
Join Us for our Virtual Lunch and Learn Sessions!
Dive into the latest updates on CSA Standards while enjoying your lunch! PICNet is delighted to partner with CHAIR Canada to bring you a series of three engaging sessions. The virtual sessions will discuss engineered infection prevention and various CSA standards and will feature guest presenters from CHAIR Canada. A certificate of attendance will be provided for attendees upon completion of each of the session. Session Details and Registration Information: Introduction to Engineered...
Infection Prevention and Control Alert: Increase in Measles Activity
Date: February 19, 2025 The recent rise in measles cases is a serious public health concern. There has been a significant increase in global measles activity. In Canada, there have been several cases reported in Ontario and Quebec this year. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that can lead to severe health complications, especially in young children and unvaccinated individuals. Due to the recently confirmed travel-related case in B.C., there is...
PICNET NEWSLETTER – JANUARY 2025
Stay Informed and Connected! Don't skip a beat — Share the opportunity with your colleagues to join the Provincial Infection Control Network (PICNet) Community of Practice to stay updated with the latest provincial infection prevention and control (IPC) e-newsletters about new Provincial guidelines surveillance reports and knowledge translation tools. Plus information about provincial IPC projects and events. You will also receive notice of provincial IPC advisories. In addition, you and colleagues can...