Infection Control News: June 25-29, 2018
A new tool called FluVision allows researchers to witness influenza infection in a living animal in action, helping them better understand what happens when a virus infects the lungs and the body responds. News First mosquitoes carrying West Nile arrive in Winnipeg. News. Large C. auris outbreak in UK ICU linked to thermometers. News. NIH-Sponsored Trial of Universal Influenza Vaccine. Journal Toxic shock syndrome: B.C. teen's death revives an 80s anxiety. News. Should Metronidazole Be...
Infection Control News: June 18-22, 2018
Allowing needleless connectors to dry after cleaning with antiseptic is essential. Drying time instructions on antiseptic pads/wipes relate to skin use, not inanimate objects. Study found drying time varied from 5 sec to more than 6 min. Study. Novel compound as effective as FDA-approved antibiotics for treating deadly infections. News Food Recall. Reason for Recall: Salmonella. Product(s): Now Real Food brand Zesty Sprouting Mix Recalling Firm: Puresource Inc. Distribution: National. Report. Study supports safety...
Infection Control News: June 11-15, 2018
Kitchen towels are full of bacteria — but can they make us sick? The biggest takeaway of this study is how often we should be washing things like kitchen towels. News All kids should get vaccinated for hepatitis B at birth, experts say. News. Lungs from hepatitis C-infected donors can be safely transplanted. News. Reports highlight Klebsiella superbug, other CRE concerns. News. A microbiological study conclude that single-use and reusable sharps containers pose no...
PICNet announces new Network Director
We are very pleased to announce that Tara Donovan has accepted the position as Network Director for the Provincial Infection Control Network of BC, commencing in June. Tara comes to PICNet from Fraser Health, where she has been working since 2010 as the regional IPC Epidemiologist, and more recently as the Managing Consultant for IPC. She has gained strong leadership and management experience in her time at Fraser, and also as...
VCH video: glove removal and hand cream application
Vancouver Coastal Health has produced a short video on glove removal and hand cream application. These techniques can help prevent dermatitis. ...
RI Guidelines Revision: Request for Review
PICNet's Guidelines Steering Committee has been working on updating the 2011 Respiratory Infection Outbreak Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities. The draft revised guidelines are now ready for review by our Community of Practice. We ask that anyone who uses these guidelines, or thinks they will use them in the future, read the draft document and provide feedback via our feedback form. Download the draft revised guidelines Download the feedback form The deadline to submit...
Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) 2017 Report
The following message is from Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Systems, Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch, Public Health Agency of Canada Dear CPHLN Members, I am pleased to provide you with a copy of the Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) - 2017 Report. The executive summary is now available on Canada.ca. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/canadian-antimicrobial-resistance-surveillance-system-2017-report-executive-summary.html This year’s report provides a snapshot of 2015 and 2016 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and...