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Emerging Respiratory Virus Update
From BCCDC: With the annual Hajj approaching (September 21-26) and as we enter the regular autumn respiratory virus surveillance period, below is an update on recent trends in emerging respiratory viruses globally, including MERS-CoV and novel avian influenza A viruses. For our most recent seasonal influenza bulletin for BC (report no. 22, also posted on-line today), see: http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/DiseaseStatsReports/influSurveillanceReports.htm 1. SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS MERS-CoV While the number of MERS-CoV cases associated with...
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From BCCDC: With the annual Hajj approaching (September 21-26) and as we enter the regular autumn respiratory virus surveillance period, below is an update on recent trends in emerging respiratory viruses globally, including MERS-CoV and novel avian influenza A viruses. For our most recent seasonal influenza bulletin for BC (report no. 22, also posted on-line today), see: http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/DiseaseStatsReports/influSurveillanceReports.htm 1. SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS MERS-CoV While the number of MERS-CoV cases associated with...
Candida auris Q&A
PICNet has prepared the following Q&A to assist you with questions from staff or patients. You can also download this information as a PDF. View our subsequent news post for infection control and laboratory testing information. What is Candida auris? Is it a new type of infection? Candida auris is a type of Candida yeast. Candida yeasts normally live on the skin and mucous membranes but can cause yeast infections. C. auris was first...
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PICNet has prepared the following Q&A to assist you with questions from staff or patients. You can also download this information as a PDF. View our subsequent news post for infection control and laboratory testing information. What is Candida auris? Is it a new type of infection? Candida auris is a type of Candida yeast. Candida yeasts normally live on the skin and mucous membranes but can cause yeast infections. C. auris was first...
Infection Control News: July 16-20, 2018
FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics on risks of mental health and low blood sugar adverse reactions. FDA News Release FDA approves first treatment for smallpox virus. News with video Bacterial ‘armour’ could provide a target for new antibiotic drugs. News “Crowdsourcing” friendly bacteria helps S.aureus cause infection. News Why men might recover from flu faster than women. News Study finds that patient with ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae had a higher...
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FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics on risks of mental health and low blood sugar adverse reactions. FDA News Release FDA approves first treatment for smallpox virus. News with video Bacterial ‘armour’ could provide a target for new antibiotic drugs. News “Crowdsourcing” friendly bacteria helps S.aureus cause infection. News Why men might recover from flu faster than women. News Study finds that patient with ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae had a higher...
Hotel Information and Map
Hotel Information The Empire Landmark Hotel, is located on Robson Street between Broughton and Nicola. The hotel features the Cloud 9 revolving restaurant with its 360 degree view of the city. Empire Landmark Hotel 1400 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6G 1B9 Tel: (604) 687-0511 Toll free: 1-800-830-6144 http://www.empirelandmarkhotel.com/ For Reservations, please call toll free 1-800-830-6144 or via email at reservations@empirelandmarkhotel.com. Room rates Standard Room (1 King, 1 Queen or...
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Immunization
BC Guidelines Influenza Immunization Policy for BC Facilities Created By: British Columbia Centre For Disease Control (BCCDC) October 2012 Management of Health Care Providers Pre and Post Exposure to Measles, Mumps or Rubella (MMR) Created By: Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) May 2011 Information, Resources, and Links Including immunization schedules for healthcare workers. Influenza vaccinations for healthcare staff Staff flu shot clinic schedules are now...
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Privacy
We are committed to maintaining confidentiality and personal privacy. Collection, use, disclosure and retention of personal information is subject to, and must comply with, the provisions of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The purpose of this privacy notice is to describe our practices regarding personal information use and collection through this website. Please note that we do not disclose, give, sell or transfer any...
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2015 CDI/CPO Symposium
Videos of Symposium Presentations Videos of the presentations are available to all members of PICNet’s Community of Practice; the password needed to view the videos is picnet2015. . Background In March 2014, PICNet hosted a provincial meeting to address outbreaks of Carbapenemase producing organisms (CPO) and Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), and to develop strategies for their prevention and control. Since that time, the health authorities and PICNet’s community of practice...
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Change Day BC 2015
PICNet supports Change Day BC What drew you to healthcare? What ignites your passion? What step – big or small – could you take to make our system better for your patients or residents? The BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, together with a growing number of partners, is facilitating a grassroots movement to engage, energize and mobilize positive action for change. On October 15, 2015 (15.10.15) they are inviting...
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PICNet Website Changes
Welcome to the new PICNet website! The site has moved to a new platform, but the content is still the same; just a few pages have been reorganized. You’ll see we have a new Guidelines and Toolkits section, but everything else is in the same place as before. You may, however, need to update any bookmarks you have to our site, as several page URLs have changed. You can navigate...
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Welcome to the new PICNet website! The site has moved to a new platform, but the content is still the same; just a few pages have been reorganized. You’ll see we have a new Guidelines and Toolkits section, but everything else is in the same place as before. You may, however, need to update any bookmarks you have to our site, as several page URLs have changed. You can navigate...
Lunch and Learn Sessions: COVID-19 Reflections (May – July 2021)
PICNet is very thankful to have hosted the COVID-19 Reflections Lunch & Learn series held May to July 2021. We are very grateful to all our speakers for sharing their knowledge, experience and expertise at our Lunch and Learn sessions. We have provided links to presentations that we obtained consent for posting below. Thank you to all our participants for attending the sessions and for participating in the discussions and...
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PICNet is very thankful to have hosted the COVID-19 Reflections Lunch & Learn series held May to July 2021. We are very grateful to all our speakers for sharing their knowledge, experience and expertise at our Lunch and Learn sessions. We have provided links to presentations that we obtained consent for posting below. Thank you to all our participants for attending the sessions and for participating in the discussions and...
Ebola information for health professionals
Current information for health professionals on Ebola virus disease (EVD) can be found on the BCCDC website, which includes a link to the Ebola Clinical Care Guidelines developed by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada, Canadian Critical Care Society. PICNet is currently working with a provincial committee on provincial recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment; until these recommendations are released, please follow your...
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Current information for health professionals on Ebola virus disease (EVD) can be found on the BCCDC website, which includes a link to the Ebola Clinical Care Guidelines developed by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada, Canadian Critical Care Society. PICNet is currently working with a provincial committee on provincial recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment; until these recommendations are released, please follow your...
Emerging Respiratory Pathogens update
From BCCDC: As we enter the summer months and our human influenza surveillance indicators decline to inter-seasonal levels, we would like to update you on recent global trends related to emerging respiratory pathogens, including novel influenza A viruses and MERS-CoV. HIGHLIGHTS Human Infections with Avian Influenza Avian Influenza A(H5N1). Egypt continues to experience a large-scale outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1), with year-to-date case counts (n=132) exceeding prior yearly totals in...
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From BCCDC: As we enter the summer months and our human influenza surveillance indicators decline to inter-seasonal levels, we would like to update you on recent global trends related to emerging respiratory pathogens, including novel influenza A viruses and MERS-CoV. HIGHLIGHTS Human Infections with Avian Influenza Avian Influenza A(H5N1). Egypt continues to experience a large-scale outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1), with year-to-date case counts (n=132) exceeding prior yearly totals in...
BCCDC Reportable Disease Dashboard
The BC Centre for Disease Control’s public health analytics team has created an interactive tool that provides summary statistics on a variety of reportable diseases and conditions in British Columbia. You can now search by disease, health region, and date range to see the geographic distribution, age and sex breakdowns, and the counts and rates for each health authority and health service delivery area for the selected disease. ...
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The BC Centre for Disease Control’s public health analytics team has created an interactive tool that provides summary statistics on a variety of reportable diseases and conditions in British Columbia. You can now search by disease, health region, and date range to see the geographic distribution, age and sex breakdowns, and the counts and rates for each health authority and health service delivery area for the selected disease. ...
Influenza A(H3N2) and RSV Activity Still High in BC
The BCCDC’s latest Influenza Surveillance Bulletin reports that flu activity remained high in BC during the second week of 2017 (January 8 to 14, 2017), suggesting that the epidemic peak has not yet been reached this season. A(H3N2) has been the dominant subtype so far this season, but respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity also remains elevated. Since the last bulletin one week ago, 30 new influenza outbreaks were reported. Cumulatively, 113...
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The BCCDC’s latest Influenza Surveillance Bulletin reports that flu activity remained high in BC during the second week of 2017 (January 8 to 14, 2017), suggesting that the epidemic peak has not yet been reached this season. A(H3N2) has been the dominant subtype so far this season, but respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity also remains elevated. Since the last bulletin one week ago, 30 new influenza outbreaks were reported. Cumulatively, 113...
Multidrug-resistant Candida auris: PHAC interim guidance
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has recently been informed of a case of multidrug-resistant Candida auris. Whole genome sequence analysis performed by the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) was consistent with C. auris. Further analyses to compare the isolate with global strains are pending. A case report will be published in the Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR). Candida auris is an emerging fungal infection that can cause invasive healthcare-associated...
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has recently been informed of a case of multidrug-resistant Candida auris. Whole genome sequence analysis performed by the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) was consistent with C. auris. Further analyses to compare the isolate with global strains are pending. A case report will be published in the Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR). Candida auris is an emerging fungal infection that can cause invasive healthcare-associated...