[…] data and patient information collected at BCPHMRL for the provincial surveillance report. Hand Cleaning Compliance The methodology for the provincial hand hygiene audits was adapted by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group (PHHWG) from the World Health Organization ’s guidelines for hand hygiene that describes direct observation as the gold standard methodology...
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[…] ● Trend towards less severe disease after treatment (p =0.06) ● Phase III trials recently completed Lowy et al, DDW 2009, 751b Actox/Bezlo Phase III results Conclusions ● FMT is a very safe and effective treatment for relapsing CDI ● Real world success lower than in case series – Reporting bias – Inconsistent definitions ● No major safety concerns yet –...
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[…] those who want to live a mindful life, to enjoy the scientifically supported benefits of mindfulness practices, and to create a more mindful and caring society. International Day of Happiness www.dayofhappiness.net/#join Lets create a happier world together. March 20, 2016 Dr. Barbara Fredrickson www.positivityratio.com/ Barbara Fredrickson is Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and principal investigator of...
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[…] say ‘I don’t know’ Make it stick Submit Leading Practice(s) 42 May 4 ( FREE … WHO Teleclass - Europe) SPECIAL LECTURE FOR 5 MAY Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals Sponsored by the World Health Organization May 12 INFECTION PREVENTION RESOURCES: TOO FEW? TOO MANY? A DISCUSSION OF STRATEGIES TO CALCULATE APPROPRIATE IP PERSONNEL RESOURCES Kate Gase, BJC Learning Institute, St....
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[…] preliminary review of the literature and expert opinion, and consistent with other countriesâ recommendations, NACI now includes adults with neurologic or neurodevelopment conditions among the groups for whom influenza vaccination is particularly recommended. BACKGROUND The World Health Organizationâs (WHO) recommendations on the composition of influenza virus vaccines are typically available <mark...
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[…] al; Int J Circumpolar Health . 2013;72:19903. Novel Diagnostics - Public Health old specimens, new tools Goldfarb et al; Int J Circumpolar Health . 2013;72:19903. How common is Cryptosporidium in Iqaluit compared to rest of world? QGH prevalence Shirley DT et al., Curr Opin Infect Dis 2012, 25:555 –563 Cryptosporidium – discovery new kid on the map Spring...
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[…] work. Sam Sheps & Karen Cardiff UBC School of Population and Public Health "The System" There is no "safe" care only "safer" care Vincent, C., & Amalberti, R. (2016) Safer healthcare: Strategies for the real world "Management of RISK over time in order to MAXIMIZE benefit and MINIMIZE harm to patients in...
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[…] can be fomites for microbe transmission Aluvis machine is effective at disinfecting hand- held devices, but requires some human factors optimization Ambient LED and White Light C ONCLUSION We are entering into an exciting new world of technology Need to balance cost with efficacy And consider human factors into the equation T HANK Y OU elizabeth.bryce@vch.ca References 1....
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[…] Nursing, 2011. 38(3): p. 242 -251. 4. Tariq, G., Beji;, C., Salvacion, P & Mosende, V., Outcomes i n an Acute Care Hospital in Abu Dhabi After Implmen tation of a Diabetic Foot Prevention Program. World Council of Enterostomal Therapists Journal, 2013,33(2): p. 30 -34. 5. Vig, S., & Sevak, L., Diabetes Specialist Nursing: A Pivotal Role to Play in Care...
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[…] 2005; WHO, 2009) 15 Standard Precautions Observation Tool (SPOT) Designed to measure observed adherence to components of SP in hospital settings Established construct validity, items drawn from CDC Borrows from design and methods of the World Health Organization (WHO) hand hygiene observation tool 16 The SPOT 3 sections header: institutional and observer level information, session data,...
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[…] manufacturer regarding the compatibility of the to‐be‐used agent with the probes. The ultrasound transducer handle may also be a reservoir for microbial contaminants and a potential source of cross‐infection. In some instances, patients come into direct contact with handles or indirect contact may occur via the healthcare provider’s hands or probe cover. It is also recommended that probe handles should be disinfected according to the manufacture’s recommendations 7,8 . Environment Cleaning and Disinfection A recent study sampled trans‐abdominal and trans‐vaginal transducer cords, keyboards and gel 9. Skin and environmental organisms were isolated along with the opportunistic pathogens. The study recommended a review of current guidelines to include keyboard and cord disinfection and gel handling. Other areas, such as the examination bed and rails, door handles and benchtop surfaces, may also act as sources of cross‐infection. Infection prevention and control measures should include hand hygiene prior to and following every examination. ...
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[…] Continence Nursing, 2011. 38(3): p. 242 -251. 4. Tariq, G., Beji;, C., Salvacion, P & Mosende, V., Outcomes i n an Acute Care Hospital in Abu Dhabi After Implmentation of a Diabetic Foot Prevention Program. World Council of Enterostomal Therapists Journal, 2013,33(2): p. 30 -34. 5. Vig, S., & Sevak, L., Diabetes Specialist Nursing: A Pivotal Role to Play in Care...
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[…] with enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) infection. Not unexpectedly, confirmed cases of EV-D68 have also been detected in Canada, including recent sporadic detections in British Columbia (BC). The BC Centre for Disease Control has provided a brief overview of EV-D68 and offer some related action and advice. Background Enteroviruses Enteroviruses are members of the family Picornaviridae, a large <mark...
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From The Boston Globe: Probiotics are everywhere these days, in pills and powders marketed as super supplements. Probiotics are said to improve digestive and immune health. They’re touted as potential treatments for conditions ranging from inflammatory bowel disease to eczema to tooth decay. Scientific evidence, however, does not necessarily support those claims. Studies in rodents <mark...
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10/10/20121 Transforming Change in Healthcare Rediscovering your creative sideLiberating Structures Liberating Structures From Keith McCandless & Henri Lipmanowicz Liberating structures provide just the right balance between too much structure that can drive out creativity and too little structure that can cause chaos!! Tools: Speed Network TRIZ Improvisation Wise Crowds 25/10 10/10/20122 Speed Network 2 minutes per person Speak with...
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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...
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You will touch someone’s life today… Do it with clean hands Quick Tips: o Always clean your hands BEFORE putting on gloves and AFTER taking them off . o Remember to u se gloves: o For an aseptic procedure o When you may be exposed to blood/ bod ily fluids o Always remove your gloves after you’ve finished the task! For...
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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...
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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 <mark...
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