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2021/10/27

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2021-10-28 Slides_Hand Hygiene Reloaded

[…] and report hand hygiene. Journal of Hospital Infection 67, 9–21 (2007). 17 system structure human behaviour events/outcome leverage for sustainable change 18 Monitoring hand hygiene. 19 Method Microsoft Kinekt and inbuilt and additional software: Color video camera & depth sensor Track 6 skeleton representations (2 with 20 points) Fiducial markers to ‘know’ the position of the bed Privacy protecting millisecond existence of videos Evaluation of...

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2014/09/03

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PHAC_Routine_Practices_and_Additional_Precautions_2013

[…] Intern Med 1983;99:330 -3. (168) Plott R, Wagner R, Tyri S. Iatrotgenic contamination of multidose vials in simulated use. A reassessment of current patient injection technique. Arch Dermatol 1990;126:1441- 4. (169) Comstock R, Mallonee S, Fox J, et al. A large nosocomial outbreak of hepatitis C and hepatitis B among patients receiving pain remediation treat ments. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2004;25:576 -83. (170) Samandari T, Malakmadze...

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2014/09/01

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News Archives May-Sept 2014

Looking for previous news postings? You can find PICNet’s news archives from May 2014 to September 2014 here. Earlier news postings have not been archived....

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2016/04/07

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Staff Education Slides

Below is a quick view of the slides; you can download a PDF of the full-size slides here. Video Part 1   Video Part 2   Video Part 3   Return to workshop page ElstonPart1_slides ElstonPart2_slides ElstonSlidesPart3...

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2016/03/07

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PICNet_Update 2016

[…] • Updated GI outbreak Guidelines – to be posted March 2016 for COP review • VRE Evaluation • Ebola Ethics Review • CA Toolkit • HPV and Ultrasound Probes • ERCP scope reprocessing Communications • News posts • Precaution posters: coming soon • Webber Teleclasses: new web pages Back by Popular Demand … The Evidence is Mounting - The Truth is out There! Sitting is the...

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2014/08/29

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Webber Training

Webber Teleclass Education is an international lecture series on infection prevention and control topics. The objective is to bring the best possible infection prevention and control information, to the widest possible audience, with the fewest barriers to access. The Webber Training service is purchased by PICNet and made available to Community of Practice members in British Columbia who have registered for this professional development and educational service. You can register by joining...

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2014/09/03

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General Practices

Routine Practices and Additional Precautions for Preventing the Transmission of Infection in Healthcare Settings Created By: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) September 2017 Routine Practices and Additional Precautions Assessment and Educational Tools Created By: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) 2012 Urinary Tract Infections Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update Created by: SHEA/IDSA/APIC Practice Recommendation Catheter Associated Infection...

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2022/12/01

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IPC Advisories

Emerging Respiratory Viruses Pathogenic Avian Influenza – Updated Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations Information and infection prevention and control recommendations for Avian influenza in BC health care settings. [vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1680196692227{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px...

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2020/03/24

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PICNet Annual Surveillance Report 2018_19 (updated Mar 19, 2020)

[…] The Candida auris Alert: Facts and Perspectives. The Journal of infectious diseases. 2018; 217(4):516 –20. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jix597 PMID: 29390110 . 13. BC Center for Disease Control. Laboratory trends. October 2017. http://www.bccdc.ca/health - professionals/professional -resources/laboratory -trends - newsletter . 14. MRSA Tracking. last updated: April 13, 2016 . http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/tracking/index.html . Accessed August 22, 2016 15. Zacharioudakis IM, Zervou FN, Pliakos EE, Ziakas PD, Mylonakis E . Colonization with toxinogenic...

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2014/10/06

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BCCDC, Ebola Virus, EV-D68, H7N9, MERS-CoV

Emerging Respiratory Viruses

[…] of Health (MOH). Despite instances of close contact spread, notably nosocomial, there remains no evidence of sustained human-to-human community transmission. On October 1, 2014, the WHO released a statement on its 7th Meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee concerning MERS-CoV. As with prior meetings, the Committee unanimously concluded that the conditions for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) have...

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2018/07/05

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International Infection Prevention Week 2018

[…] Communications Toolkit To help you plan your IC Week activities and promotion, you can use PICNet’s downloadable toolkit, which contains a planning/resources template, 20 different activities to choose from, and communications tools such as sample newsletters and social media posts. Download the 2018 Toolkit 2. Posters and banners PICNet has lots of infection control posters you can download and print – including some new ones! Go to...

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2016/06/12

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The IP and Organizational Structure Teleclass SLIDES

[…] to bring change Recognizing the role of Active Resistors and Organizational Constipators in hindering performance can help overcome barriers. Saint et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2009; 35: 239-246 . Communicating Routine Bad News Strategic delivery Can preserve solidarity and teamwork among personnel Can reduce threats to autonomy and competence Assists personnel in moderating actions to improve performance 19 Wagoner & Waldron S Comm...

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2016/06/21

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Environmental Surfaces in Occupational Infection Control SLIDES

[…] else, the Ebola crisis has shown us that healthcare workers have not hesitated to care for patients under the most dire of circumstances—they have given their all to meet the responsibility of their profession." http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20141121/ NEWS/141129998 7 APHA Policy Statement " The cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the United States remind us that infectious disease threats continue to challenge our public health’s, health system’s...

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2022/06/30

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Interim Monkeypox IPAC Guidance – June 2022

[…] B infec tious substances (Class 6, Division 6.2) and clinical, (bio) medical or regulated medical waste (canada.ca) 9. References 1. World Health Organization (WHO). Monkeypox Fact Sheet 19 May 2022. Accessed June 8, 2022. https://www.who.int/ news -room/fact -sheets/detail/monkeypox 2. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC Jun 7, 2022. Accessed June 8, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html 3. Public Health Age ncy of...

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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 March 22,...

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2014/08/28

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Infection Control Week 2012 – Song Contest

[…] You tried to transmit, But did you think I’d lay down and die? Oh no, not I. I will sanitize Oh as long as I know how to cleanse. I’ve got all my life to live, I’ve got all my love to give and I’ll sanitize, I will sanitize. Hey hey. All other entries (in random order) ABBA – “Take a Chance on Me” Anne Ross,...

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2014/08/29

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C. difficile Infection (CDI)

About CDI Click to expand What is Clostridioides difficile? Clostridioides difficile, or C. difficile, is a bacterium that is found in the environment and can naturally live in the gut. Approximately 3% of healthy adults and up to 60% of infants have C. difficile in their gut, without causing any harm. In some case, however, C. difficile can cause infection. Why does C.difficile cause infection? C. difficile bacteria enter the...

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2014/09/02

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Immunization for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

[…] developed for health care providers. The live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) Q&A has also been updated. Information on Vaccine Safety Are Vaccines Safe? (PHAC) How Vaccines Work (ImmunizeBC) a great, concise summary – with a video! Online Immunization Courses Overview of online immunization courses housed at BCCDC Influenza vaccinations for healthcare staff Staff flu shot clinic schedules are now posted…  check your health authority’s...

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2015/01/05

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PICNet CDI quarterly summary Q2 2014_15

[…] was established to monitor the incidence and trends of healthcare - associated CDI among patients who have been hospitalized in the acute care facilities . Clostridium difficile or C. difficile is a germ that can live in the bowel without causing harm. However, if the normal bacteria in the gut are destroyed by taking certain antibiotics in high doses or over a prolonged period of time,...

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2015/03/27

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PICNet_CDI_Surveillance_Q3_201415

[…] was established to monitor the incidence and trends of healthcare - associated CDI among patients who have been hospitalized in the acute care facilities . Clostridium difficile or C. difficile is a germ that can live in the bowel without causing harm. However, if the normal bacteria in the gut are destroyed by taking certain antibiotics in high doses or over a prolonged period of time,...

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