[…] of CDI associated with the reporting facility in Q 2 of 2017 /18 was 3.5 per 10,000 inpatient days , which was lower than the previous quarter ( 4.2 per 10,000 inpatient days). However, this decrease was not statistically significant. • The decrease in Q2 of 2017 /18, compared to Q2 of 2016/17 ( 3.5 v ersu s 3.8 per 10,000 inpatient days ), was also...
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[…] are minor, such as pim ples and boils. Serious infections — such as severe wound infections, pneumonia, or septicaemia (infection in the bloodstream) — can result in life -threatening illness or, if left untreated , death . Those with weakened immune systems and chronic illnesses a re more susceptible to developing an infection. How is MRSA transmitted ? MRSA is primarily spread by skin -to-skin...
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[…] normal balance of healthy bacteria in the digestive system may be upset, allowing C. difficile to grow to unusually high levels and produce toxins that can damage the bowel and cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramping, dehydr ation, and even death. How is Clostridium difficile transmitted? The bacteria and their spores are shed in feces. People can acquire the bacteria if they touch items or surfaces (e.g.,...
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[…] infections are minor, such as pimples and boils. Serious infections — such as severe wound infections, pneumonia, or septicaemia (infection in the bloodstream) — can result in li fe-threatening illness or, if left untreated , death . Those with weakened immune systems and chronic illnesses are more susceptible to developing an infection. How is MRSA transmitted ? MRSA is primarily spread by skin -to-skin contact...
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[…] balance of healthy bacteria in the digestive system may be upset, allowing C. d ifficile to grow to unusually high levels and produce toxins that can damage the bowel and cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramping, dehydration, and even death. How is Clostridium difficile transmitted? The bacteria and their spores are shed in feces. P eople can acquire the bacteria if they touch items or surfaces (e.g.,...
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[…] infections are minor, such as pimples and boils. Serious infections — such as severe wound infections, pneumonia, or septicaemia (infection in the bloodstream) — can result in life -threatening illness or, if left untreated , death. Those with weakened immune systems and chronic illnesses are more susceptible to developing an infection. How is MRSA transmitted? MRSA is primarily spread by skin -to -skin contact or...
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[…] to Prevent & Control Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE). Do they matter? Hilary Humphreys Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) & Beaumont Hospital Dublin www.webbertraining.com September 5, 2019 Hosted by Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard Cardiff University, Wales Declarations The views expressed are in a professional but personal context & are not necessarily those of the RCSI & Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. I have recently received research funding from Pfizer &...
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[…] of what problems will continue to keep us interested•Tra d i t i o n a l c u rs e : "May you live in interesting times" ENT outpatients, late 1980s On closer inspection Decontamination in general practice -1988 20 practices in the survey ……… Five practices had autoclaves, one had a hot air oven, 13 had hot water disinfectors (one used both an autoclave and...
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[…] and assurance of the laundry process. As already operationalized , these reusable gowns must , at a minimum , be rated as CSA/ AAMI 3 Level 2 or equivalent. A Level 2 equivalent gown is defined 4 as an unrated gown that is made with materials that have barrier properties similar or equal to those use d for CSA/ AAMI Level 2 gown s. Often, the limitations...
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B.C. Aerosol G enerating M edical Procedure (AGMP ) Expert Group Decision Summary : Intran asal Naloxone March 15, 2021 This decision summary is intended for health -care providers and is based on known evidence as of January 8 , 2021 . Request and decision The B.C. AGMP expert group reviews medical procedures being performed on patients with suspected or confirmed COVID -19 in health -care settings...
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B.C. Aerosol G enerating M edical Procedure (AGMP ) Expert Group Decision Summary : Intran asal Naloxone March 15, 2021 This decision summary is intended for health -care providers and is based on known evidence as of January 8 , 2021 . Request and decision The B.C. AGMP expert group reviews medical procedures being performed on patients with suspected or confirmed COVID -19 in health -care settings...
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[…] also the Site Director for the Medical Microbiology Residency Training Program, and is the Medical Lead of Infection Prevention and Control at the BC Cancer Agency. Dr. Al-Rawahi is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Her research and publications focus on areas of emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms, healthcare-associated infections, and emerging pathogens. Dr. Al-Rawahi...
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Teleclasses with a speaker icon have a recording posted to this website. Click on the teleclass title to access the slides and audio. Due to audio file sizes, we only post those teleclasses that were highly subscribed. If you would like to listen to a teleclass that doesn’t have audio available on this site, please contact us. Teleclasses that are more than one year old can be accessed from the Webber Training Recordings...
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[…] WHO Infection Control Teleclasses WHO Global Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Kids Boost Immunity is a free online learning resource for Canadian students that pairs local learning with a global reward: vaccines for children in developing nations through UNICEF. Their sister site for adults is I Boost Immunity Educational Videos Click here for educational videos Courses, Programs, and Certifications Infection Control and Epidemiology Infection Prevention and Control...
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[…] Parking If you are driving to the hotel, there is parking there for $15/day. (PICNet does not cover attendee parking expenses.) Guest Room Reservations You can make your room reservations online or by contacting the reservation department at 604.233.3990 or 1-800-445-8667 (or via email). Please be sure to mention the group code PICNET or group name Provincial Infection Control Network of BC when making the reservation, to receive the special rate of...
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[…] Parking If you are driving to the hotel, there is parking there for $15/day. (PICNet does not cover attendee parking expenses.) Guest Room Reservations You can make your room reservations online or by contacting the reservation department at 604.233.3990 or 1-800-445-8667 (or via email). Please be sure to mention the group code PICNET or group name Provincial Infection Control Network of BC when making the reservation, to receive the special rate of...
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