[…] Asking… Is it absolutely necessary to use an indwelling catheter in this patient? Can I use an alternative? Am I using proper technique? Do I need to ask for help? Can the catheter be removed today? 48 Summary CAUTI and indwelling catheter use are important patient safety issues There are proven approaches to reduce catheter use and thereby prevent CAUTI Both...
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[…] Solutions for people and the planet Solutions for people and the planet Daniel A. Daggett, Ph.D. Daniel A. Daggett, Ph.D. Director, Product Stewardship Director, Product Stewardship and and Sustainability Sustainability – –Sealed Air Sealed AirMark Heller, MBA Mark Heller, MBA Chair, Environmental Hygiene Chair, Environmental Hygiene Interest Group Interest Group – –Infection Infection Prevention & Control Prevention & Control ‐‐Canada Canada Sponsored By: Sponsored By: Major Drivers: Significant Social Change By 2050… •70% of people will live in cities •Population stress: 9.3 billion people (compare to 3 billion in 1955) •Number of cars in China will increase from 26 million <mark...
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[…] Here occupational therapist is hired, followed a year later by the first social worker. 1932The first graduates from BC's School of Psychiatric Nursing receive their diplomas. 1934The Veterans’ Unit (the first section of what would later become Crease Clinic) opens at Essondale. 14 Document Title Goes Here 1940BC’s Mental Hospital Act is amended, deleting all references to "lunatic" and "insane"; this year also sees the first male graduates from the nursing school. 1942Electro‐convulsive therapy (ECT) is introduced, followed soon after by sulfa drugs, then psychosurgery; all of BC’s mental health facilities are reported to be seriously overcrowded. 15 Document Title Goes Here 3/2/2015 6 1946The first female physician is hired at Essondale; however, the hospital will remain gender‐segregated until the early 1960s. 1949Crease Clinic of Psychological Medicine opens, after the second half of the building is constructed (a mirror image of the first half, built in 1934). At Colony Farm, the Vete ran s Unit (Riverside Building) opens, the forerunner of today’s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. 16 Document Title Goes Here 1951Essondale reaches its peak population of 4,630patients. Pennington Hall opens, providing recreational services to patients. 1955230‐bed Tuberculosis Unit (now called North Lawn) opens at Essondale. The introduction of improved medications (Chlorpromazine), along with the opening of community mental health centres, boarding homes, and general hospital psychiatric wards, results <mark...
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[…] 201 4 Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) 1001 West Broadway, Suite 504 Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B1 www.picnet.ca Fax: 604 -875 -4373 Tel: 604 -875 -4844 ext 22983 Email: picnet@phsa.ca Disclaim er The information in this report aims to increase awareness of healthcare -associated infections in the acute care facilities for healthcare providers, decision makers , patients , and the public. This...
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PICNet November Newsletter Debugging Healthcare Together November 2014 CPO Toolkit PICNet, in collaboration with the CPO Working Group, has created a CPO Toolkit to assist acute care facilities in the management of patients with CPO. This toolkit will be reviewed in one year and revised as further knowledge is learned about these emerging organi sms. You can download the toolkit from the...
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[…] WHO, including 176 deaths (case fatality 39%). This total includes four cases reported from Taiwan CDC, ten cases reported from Hong Kong CHP and one case reported from Malaysia MoH, but does not include the latest reported case from Jiangsu. For the latest WHO risk assessment on avian influenza A(H7N9) (October 2, 2014), see: www.who.int/influenza/human_animal_interface/influenza_h7n9/Risk_Assessment/en/. 3. Swine-origin Influenza A(H3N2)v,...
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[…] Cleaning your hands will always be one of the most important measures to prevent health care infections. Adapted from the World Health Organization’s World Hand Hygiene Day 2025 Campaign; BC GreenCare, 2024; PHSA Procurement & Supply Chain, 2025 Unnecessary glove use significantly contributes to health care waste Use gloves when appropriate and when indicated in practice Remember that gloves: • Do not protect...
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[…] BASELINE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (HCP) CASES OR CONTACTS OF MEALSES (R UBEOLA ) OR RUBELLA ...
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[…] designed was sustainable given PICNet’s high reliance on volunteers and its limited fiscal resources. The Communications Working Group launched PICNet’s website and a number of other marketing and commu nications activities such as PICNet’s monthly newsletter. The Needs Assessment Working Group over saw an ambitious project to develop a provincial "snap shot" of infection prevention, surveillance and control practice in the province and...
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[…] ette , and staying home if they are ill; and o Measures outlined in the VRI health care worker self -check and safety checklist . 4.2.2 Specimen Collection and Testing for VRI • Review the latest viral testing guidelines prior to any testing. • All HCWs must follow institutional process and procedures for specimen collection, transport, and testing . • Follow droplet and contact...
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[…] Consulting and Communications Hand hy giene technologies 2005 -2014: are these interventions the missing link in hand hygiene compliance? July 24th, 2014, 10:30 am PST Speaker: Dr.Maryanne McGuckin and Mr. John Govennik, McGuckin Methods International, USA You can view the full Webber schedule on the PICNet website . Editor: Helen Evans, Communications Coordinator helen.evans@phsa.ca | Phone: 604 -875- 4844 x 22984 Thank...
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[…] . Please encourage your staff and colleagues to enter! The contest is open to all healthcare workers in BC. So go get sudsy and snap- happy! Spread the Word We have posters, graphics, and sample newsletter articles and tweets that you can download and share to help promote the contest. Or simp ly forward this email! There are also lots of hand...
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(Archived) Options for Operating Room Configuration and Use When a Patient with Suspected or Confirmed COVID -19 Requires Emergent Surgery Archived: Nov 14, 2024 The information contained in this document has been archived and is made available for historical referencing only. The content is no longer being updated and therefore, may not reflect current information or recommendations. Last updated: January 12, 2022 This document replaces...
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[…] pandemic. Health -care facilities must continue to ensure that they meet all current public health orders and IPC recommendations. This applies to all staff, patients, families , and visitors. This guidance is based on the latest available best practice and scientific evidence and may change as new information becomes available. For COVID -19 variants of concern, recommended IPC measures remain the same and should...
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[…] source current PPE items. • Implement infection control practices of diligent hand hygiene, physical distancing where possible, and not touching your face. • Implement approval strategies to ensure appropriate allocation of items. • Communicate PPE usage and allocation expectations. • Monitor usage. • Identify appropriate alternative PPE items. • Develop contingency plans for implementation of alternative PPE items. 2 All PPE item levels remain <mark...
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[…] Origin 1425-75; late middle English from Latin faecēs–grounds, dregs, sedimentAs a lab tech: ‘stool’As a grandparent: poopoo4*www.dictionary.com -Dictionary.com unabridged V1.0.1https://www.instagram.com/p/CxsxqpkxT-O/ We All DefecateBowel movements can be between 72 and 470 g!(2.5-16.6 oz.) (Cummings 1992)•Scotland #1• USA #3 / 5 (New York / Hawaii)•Uganda –best!www.my.opera.com More Stuff!70-75% of what we pass per rectum is water30% of solid remaining is bacteria (1x1012per gram, dry weight)Defecation may occur from...
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[…] cleaning easier and more effective Place items not used in storage; keep hallways and rooms clear Signs Ensure you can see them, easily recognizable and legible and in language neededClear message with both pictures and words -Less is moreDon’t have too many signsSignage is before entry and/or close to the area it applies to Are there Rooms for Isolating When Sick?IS <mark...
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[…] 7 2024 Sent on behalf of : Tara Donovan, Network Director, PICNet PHSA Dr. Titus Wong , Provincial Medical Director, PICNet PHSA Announcement – Senior Practice Leader: Noorsallah Esmail We are elated to share the news that Noorsallah Esmail has accepted the role of Senior Practice Leader with the Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet). Noorsallah transitioned to her new role May 10...
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Presented by:Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP, CAEa-IPC Certification Overviewwww.webbertraining.comMarch 7, 24 •CBIC Executive Director•Master of Business Administration•Master of Science in Human Resources•Project Management Certified •10+ years experience in healthcare certification and licensure Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP, CAE What is CBIC?Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.Voluntary, autonomous, multidisciplinary board Mission:Provide pathways to demonstrate and maintain competence in infection prevention and control.Vision: A <mark...
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You will touch someone’s life today… Do it with clean hands Gloves, Hand Hygiene and You 1. I should clean my hands before and after the use of gloves. True / False 2. Glove use provides complete protection for me against hand contamination. True/ False 3. Having clean and dry hands before putting on gloves helps the condition of my skin. True / False 4. I can...
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