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2023/10/18
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2023-10-19 Slides_CBIC 2023

[…] disparities in infection prevention through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. •Promote the value of demonstrated infection prevention competence.Strategic Priorities and Actions SAFETY ACROSS THE Example: Quality Improvement CBIC Resources•Exam Prep Materials: https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Exam-Prep-Resources.htm•CBIC Webinars: https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/ News-and-Media.htm•Study Groups: Check with local APIC/IPAC Canada Chapters Follow Us on Social Media! Questions? Contact InformationGeneral Informationinfo@cbic.org202-454-2625Executive Director, Jessica Danglesjdangles@cbic.org virox.comdiversey.comgamahealthcare.comThanks to Teleclass EducationPAT R...

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2023/09/27
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Archived Aerosol Transmission HC Settings SARSCoV2_27Sep2023

[…] Accessed March 23, 2022. https://www.canada.ca/en/public -health/services/diseases/2019 -novel -coronavirus -infection/health - professionals/main -modes -transmission.html#shr -pg0 4. World Health Organization (WHO). Coronavirus disease (COVID -19): How is it transmitted? December 23, 2021. Accessed March 23, 2022. https://www.who.int/ news -room/questions -and -answers/item/coronavirus -disease - covid -19 -how -is-it-transmitted 5. US Cente rs for Disease Control and Prevention. Scientific Brief: SARS -CoV -2 Transmission May 7, 2021. Accessed...

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2022/06/10
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Pathogenic avian influenza

[…] Avian Influenza – Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations Background Avian (bird) influenza A infections (e.g. H5N1) are being detected in wild and domestic birds and other animals in BC and other Canadian provinces, the USA , Asia and Europe .1–4 At present , this is primarily a communicable disease affecting animals , and the agricultural sector is taking a...

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2016/07/05
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New hire at VGH: C. difficile-hunting dog

On July 5, after a year of intensive training culminating in exams he passed, English springer spaniel Angus will be introduced at Vancouver General Hospital as Canada’s first, and the world’s only current C. difficile hunter. He succeeds the world’s first C. diff sniffer, a beagle in the Netherlands named Cliff, who has retired. Angus uses his scent-tracking abilities to find toxins in...

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2017/09/08
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New study: Nursing home staff often fail to change gloves

[…] inappropriate glove use by healthcare personnel. Based on information from such studies, infection prevention staff and educators should develop training programs using adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional methods to improve glove use. Read the full news article on Infection Control Today (there is a 14-second ad first) You can read a similar news article without the...

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2016/05/09
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Zika news updates: Study strengthens suspected link between Zika and paralysis; Rapid test developed

Two new updates today on Zika virus: Portable Zika test Researchers have created a portable test that can show whether someone has been infected with the Zika virus, even in remote areas far from a hospital or lab. In a study published Friday in the journal Cell, a group of scientists led by the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at...

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2015/09/18
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Emerging Respiratory Virus Update

[…] August 23 concluded that most nosocomial cases involved patient-to-patient infection, facilitated by overcrowding in the emergency room and breaches in compliance with infection control measures among patients, visitors and health-care workers. For more information: http://www.emro.who.int/surveillance-forecasting-response/surveillance- news/who-mission-on-middle-east-respiratory-syndrome-coronavirus-merscov-in-saudi-arabia.html. This past week, the WHO confirmed a third nosocomial outbreak in Saudi Arabia, this time in the holy city of...

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2014/09/11
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IH Glove Word Search

Gloves, Hand Hygiene and You You will touch someone’s life today… Do it with clean hands S N E A C O N T A C T P R E C A U T I O N S E S X A R R E I W N V P E S P H L V H X P L O V S D E M Y N S...

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2022/04/26
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2022-04-28 Slides_Infection Prevention Crystal Ball Initiative

[…] the most burning (research) questions regarding IPC in healthcare settings that should/will be answered by 2030? 37 Participants 18 of 44 ( 41% ) responded Profession: physicians (1 4 ), nurses (3), manager (1) Geography: USA (6), Canada (2), Switzerland (2), Australia (1), France (1), Germany (1), Mexico (1), The Netherlands (1), Singapore (1), United Kingdom (1) 38 Results Question 1 - Mood analysis...

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2022/02/22
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2022-02-24 Slides_Vaccine Hesitancy

[…] not make assumptions about whether your patients will choose to get vaccinated or the reasons for their decisions. Instead, begin with an open-ended question, such as "What are your thoughts on getting a COVID-19 vaccination today?"   Actively listen and seek to understand the patient’s point of view. Recognize that these conversations can take time and may continue over the course of...

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2021/12/14
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2021-12-16 Slides_COVID-19 – Dress Rehearsal for Disease X

[…] Pathways for Emerging Infections Wildlife contact Hunting Live animal markets and food handling Healthcare settings (infection control) 11 Copyright ©2004 by the National Academy of Sciences Hufnagel, L. et al. (2004) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101, 15124-15129 Global aviation network 1 2 Zoonoses in disease emergence 1407 human pathogens 58% are zoonotic 130 of the 177 recently emerged pathogens zoonotic (RR=2.0)...

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2014/09/03
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PICNet_Home_and_Community_Care_Guidelines_2014

[…] sterile lubricant jelly for ease of insertion. F or clients who practice intermittent self -catheterization, there is no definitive evidence to support the use of sterile , single -use catheters over clean , re - usable catheters as a means of PICNet Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Home and Community Care (2014) 32 decreasing the incidence of CAUTI. Whenever clinically...

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2021/09/20
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2021-09-16 Slides_Antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention

[…] as surgery, transplants, and chemotherapy may no longer be viable due to the threat of infection" US National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (Sep 2014) 5 6 "Without policies to stop the ..spread of AMR, today’s already large 700,000 deaths every year would become an extremely disturbing 10 million every year, more people than currently die from cancer." "The cost in terms...

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2021/03/15
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2021-03-25 Slides_Medical Device Reprocessing During COVID

[…] nose and mouth to reduce the wearer from inhaling airborne particles The ‘N’ indicates that it is not oil-resistant or oil-proof Certified by the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) based out of USA Also hold a Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL) authorized by Health Canada to be imported into Canada Reference WHO-2019-nCov-IPC_Masks-2020-eng.pdf 23 N95 Respirator Different styles,...

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2020/09/24
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Joanne Archer Retirement Letter

September 24, 2020 Joanne Archer’s retirement Sent on behalf of Tara Donovan, Network Director, Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia Hello everyone, On behalf of the Provincial Infection Control Network I am sharing bittersweet news, Joanne Archer, Education and Practice Coordinator for PICNet is retiring at the end of this year. In her own words, her role with PICNet combined with decades...

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2019/09/03
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Measures to Prevent & Control VRE Teleclass Slides, Sep.5.19

[…] 6 Infections Caused by Enterococci Urinary tract Bloodstream infection (BSI) Endocarditis Device-associated Peritoneal dialysis Peritonitis Surgical 7 Impact - Overview A. Enterococci are the 2 nd most common cause of healthcare-acquired infections (HCAI) in the USA after S. aureus & 89% of E. faecium associated with central-line-associated BSI are VRE Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol , 2013 B. VRE are bacteria of serious...

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2019/08/21
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Engaging and Educating Nurses Teleclass Slides, Aug.22.19

[…] paul@webbertraining.com Objectives Discuss the importance of nurses’ engagement in evidence-based practice Provide tangible strategies to effectively engage nurses in evidence-based practice 2 My experiences Past Clinical nurse Current Teacher Mentor Researcher 3 3 4 Daily News, 2012 4 Pronovost P et al. N Engl J Med 2006;355:2725-32 . Importance of "WHY?" 5 5 Evidence can be Highly Influential 6 6 Best practices must...

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2018/07/09
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PICNet Annual Report FY2017_2018

[…] and priority actions proposed in the document. PICNet worked closely with the health authorities to develop recommendations for the cleaning and disinfection of heater/cooler units used in cardiac surgery, after patients (in Alberta and the USA ) developed Mycoplasma chimaera infections related to the use of the se machines . Guidelines and Toolkits Work continued on the provincial...

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