[…] Nov/Dec 2014. She will share her insights into the disease and its clinical presentation. The slides and dial-in information will be posted on the PICNet website 2-3 days before the presentation. Clean Shots contest for World Hand Hygiene Day The national Clean Shots photo contest is under way; PICNet has already entere d! You can view the current photos on CPSI's...
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[…] Transmit MDRO to others3. Subsequent antibiotic exposure selects for MDRO Deb A et al Gastrointestinal Endoscopy-Associated Infections: Update on an Emerging Issue. Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2022) 67:1718–1732Extent of cross-contamination of patients from GI endoscopy: World-wide Problem Endoscope Reprocessing System-Reprocessing is a SYSTEMwith sequential stages-Breaches in any one stage can result in persistence of microbes and organic matter in the patient-ready endoscopesManual or flushing pump assisted;...
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[…] ning to all PICNet Stakeholders who did not already have access from their employers. Webber Training is an international lecture series on topics of interest to infection control profe ssionals and other health care professionals worldwide. A total of 38 training sessions were sponsored by PICNet between March 2006 and March 2007. Finally the CLG played a pivotal role in formin g PICNet’s response to...
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[…] ning to all PICNet Stakeholders who did not already have access from their employers. Webber Training is an international lecture series on topics of interest to infection control profe ssionals and other health care professionals worldwide. A total of 38 training sessions were sponsored by PICNet between March 2006 and March 2007. Finally the CLG played a pivotal role in formin g PICNet’s response to...
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[…] department without an appropriate indication 67% 33% Saint S, et al. Introducing a CAUTI prevention guide to patient safety (GPS). AJIC 2014:548-50. CUSP Improvement Model Key Toolkit Questions Engage : How will this make the world a better place? Educate : How will we accomplish this? Execute : What do I need to do? Evaluate : How will we know we made a difference? Endure : How...
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[…] 10, 2015) • CPO s are an important emerging medical concern in healthcare settings • 21 new cases of CPO were identified among patients in BC acute care facilities in Q 2 • NDM was the most common gene identified (1 3/2 1 cases, 61.9%) • 8 cases (3 8.1 %) reported healthcare exposure outside Canada and 7 cases (33.3%) had contact with known CPO cases...
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[…] , 2015) • CPO s are an important emerging medical concern in healthcare settings • 20 new cases of CPO were identified among patients in BC acute care facilities in Q 3 • NDM was the most common gene identified (1 1/2 0 cases, 55.0 %) • 5 cases (2 5.0 %) reported healthcare exposure outside Canada and 4 cases (20.0 %) had contact with known...
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[…] Q 1 201 6/1 7 Previous quarter (Q 4 201 5/16 *) Same quarter of previous year (Q1 201 5/1 6) Total CDI cases identified 575 952 635 Number of new CDI cases associated with the reporting facility 284 465 338 Total inpatient days 611 ,326 973,558 647,350 Rate of CDI associated with the reporting facility per 10,000 inpatient days (95% CI) 4.6 (4. 1-5....
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[…] Q 2 201 6/1 7 Previous quarter (Q 1 201 6/1 7) Same quarter of previous year (Q2 201 5/1 6) Total CDI cases identified 524 575 660 Number of new CDI cases associated with the reporting facility 248 284 329 Total inpatient days 646,601 611,326 651,362 Rate of CDI associated with the reporting facility per 10,000 inpatient days (95% CI) 3.8 (3.4- 4.3) 4.6...
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[…] and identify skin problems on your hands so that you can be proactive in protecting your hands from skin breakdown. It will help you identify what causes irritation to hands so that you can take the necessary actions to keep your hands healthy. Why is hand care assessment important? Maintaining the skin integrity of your hands is a safety issue for both you and the...
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[…] Table Q 4 2016 /17 Previous quarter (Q3 2016/17) Same quarter of previous year (Q4 2015/16) Year -to- date 2016/17 Total CDI cases identified 801 521 952 2,421 Number of new CDI cases associated with the reporting facility 395 262 465 1,189 Total inpatient days 962,129 667,937 691,550 2,887,993 Rate of CDI associated with the reporting facility per 10,000 inpatient days (95% CI) 4.1 (3.7-4.5)...
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[…] long been identified that many infection prevention and control (IPC) programs do not have a formal orientation tool. To fill that need , a group of infection control professionals (ICP) from across Canada collaborated on the development of this curriculum. Participants in this group were: Alisa Cuff, Infection Control Practitioner, Newfoundland and Labrador Betty Anne Elford, Infection Control Practitioner, Newfoundland and Labrador ...
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[…] Candidates can take the exam at a physical testing center or via Prometric’s live remote proctoring option, Pro Proctor Testing is available 5-7 days a week depending on location 21 21 Prometric Testing Centers Located worldwide in 40+ countries Testing available 5-7 days a week during normal business hours Candidates are monitored throughout the exam in a secure environment 22 Pro Proctor Candidates can take...
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[…] Expert Group Decision Summary: Transesophageal Echocardiogram June 4 , 2021 This decision summary is intended for health -care providers and is based on known evidence as of December 9, 2020 . Request and D ecision The B.C. AGMP expert group reviews medical procedures being performed on patients with suspected or confirmed COVID -19 in health -care settings in B.C. The expert group does not provide personal...
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Page 1 of 7 PICNet 2017 Educational Conference Exhibitor Information Contents Dates and times ...
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WHAT’S NEW NATIONAL INFECTION CONTROL WEEK For PICNet’s news on National IC Week, please click here. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Advisory & Mpox Guidance For PICNet’s news, click here. Transitioning COVID-19 IPC Resources COVID-19 IPC resources are being transitioned to IPC resources for viral respiratory illness and general IPC practices. Click here for more information. Resources Activities Toolkits and resources for engaging infection prevention and control...
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Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have discovered a new species of tick-borne bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The new species, provisionally named Borrelia mayonii, after the clinic, has been found only in the upper Midwest but may be present elsewhere. Six patients with the infection were identified by the researchers. The patients had symptoms similar to, but not precisely <mark...
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[…] submission in the November edition of the BC Medical Journal. Quick Facts No major types of antibiotics have been developed in the last 30 years, despite the rise of “superbugs” resistant to available antibiotics. ( World Health Organization, 2014) 22.8 million antibiotic prescriptions were dispensed by Canadian pharmacies in 2013 (Public Health Agency of Canada) 1 in 4 urinary tract infections are caused...
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[…] of pneumonia with an unknown cause being reported in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. We are monitoring the situation. At this stage there appears to be no significant human-to-human transmission. As recommended by the World Health Organization there are currently no travel or border restrictions being put in place . " 2 Epidemiology - NZ 3 Over the longer term since elimination...
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