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2020/09/15

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Reprocessing of Foot Care Devices Teleclass Slides, Sep.17.20

Clare Barry Merlee Steele-Rodway Reprocessing of Critical Foot Care Devices www.webbertraining.com September 17, 2020 Hosted by Martin Kiernan martin@webbertraining.com This presentation reflects Infection Prevention and Control-Canada’s (IPAC-Canada) Reprocessing of Critical Foot Care Devices Position Statement (July 2019) Practice Recommendations for Foot Care in Healthcare Settings (November 2019) AND Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z314-18 Canadian Medical Reprocessing 2 Disclosures Some images in this presentation were obtained...

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2020/01/29

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2019-nCoV_PICNet_Update_Jan_24_2020

[…] that are aerosol generating medical procedures (i.e. open suctioning of respiratory tract, intubation, bronchoscopy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation) .  Practice fastidious hand hygiene  Practice cough etiquette; cover nose and mouth during coughing or sneezing with tissue or elbow  Extreme care should be used when doffing/removing PPE This message was adapted from: World Health Organization https://www.who.int/health -topics/coronavirus , https://www.who.int/csr/disease/coronavirus_infections/IPCnCoVguidance_06May13.pdf and Centers for...

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2019/07/24

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Diagnostic Stewardship Teleclass Slides, Jul.25.19

[…] An Integrated Stewardship Model 6 2015 Antibiotic Stewardship & IP Facts AS and IP are bound by a common goal: to keep patients safe and improve outcomes, regardless of where care is rendered A significant world-wide concern are the development of MDROs Clinicians often order tests for patients without symptoms specific for the disease process, e.g., urine cultures among patients without symptoms...

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2018/11/13

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Hepatitus C Infection in Prison Teleclass SLIDES

[…] WHO Vision: Eliminate Viral Hepatitis as a Major Health Threat by 2030 90% reduction in new chronic HCV infections Treatment of 80% of eligible persons with chronic HCV infection 65% reduction in mortality rates "A world where viral hepatitis transmission is halted and everyone living with hepatitis has access to safe, affordable and effective care and treatment services" 4 4 Treated...

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2018/11/01

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Consolidated Framework for Behavioural Infectious Risks Teleclass Slides, Oct.25.18

humanlabⓏ.org"AHEAD" –a consolidated framework for behavioural infectious risks in acute careLauren Clack, PhDProf Hugo Sax, MDhumanlabZ.orgDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Hospital EpidemiologyUniversity Hospital Zurich, SwitzerlandPart 1Hosted by Martin Kiernan martin@webbertraining.comwww.webbertraining.comOctober 25, 20181 hugo.sax@usz.chhumanlabⓏ.org 2No competing interests to declareFunded by Swiss National Science Foundation hugo.sax@usz.chhumanlabⓏ.org 3•Look at patient care as a continuum producing multiple behaviour-related infectious risk momentsfor patients•Appreciate the importance of moments with...

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2018/07/09

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PICNet Annual Report FY2017_2018

[…] health authorities to develop recommendations for the cleaning and disinfection of certain heater/cooler units that are used to either heat or cool patient’s blood while they are undergoing cardiac surgery. In several jurisdictions around the world, including Alberta , patients have developed infections with non- tuberculosis mycobacterium related to these machines. Health Canada placed a recall on the machines...

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2018/03/05

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JasonTetro presentation PICNet2018Conference

[…] out. NOT JUST THE LEAFS… NOT JUST THE LEAFS… Jason Te t r o Presentation for PICNet 2018 Educational Conference3/5/2018 12 NOT TO MENTION… THE PANIC PRINCIPLE Jason Te t r o Presentation for PICNet 2018 Educational Conference3/5/2018 13 PUBLIC PANIC MANIFESTATIONS Jason Te t r o Presentation for PICNet 2018 Educational Conference3/5/2018 14 THE 24/7 NEWS STREAM… MCR-1 Jason Te t r o Presentation for PICNet 2018 Educational Conference3/5/2018 15 MCR-1 A MISINTERPRETATION MAELSTROM •Plasmid-mediated colistin resistance•Been around since the 1980s•Only discovered last year •Potential tipping point for...

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2014/09/03

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PICNet_Annual_Report_05_06

[…] 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...

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2014/09/03

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PICNet_Annual_Report_08_09

[…] (PMO) with regards to communications priorities and activities. The pu rpose of the CLG is to develop and implement communication strategies that will further enable PICNet to meet its mandate. PICNet produces a monthly electronic newsletter in order to keep the infection prevention and control Community of Practice up-to-date on current PICNet activi ties. The newsletter is sent to...

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2018/01/23

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WhatHaveYouTouched_Molecules

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2018/01/23

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WhatHaveYouTouched_CartoonGerms

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2014/09/03

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PICNet_Needs_Assessment_Part_1_Corrected

[…] local studies have taken place examining infection control in both the public health and hospital settings 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Each of these reports emphasised the need for coordi nation and resources within the world of infection control practice. Consequently, in January 2005, th e Ministry of Health Services authorized the development of the Provincial...

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2014/09/03

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PICNet_Guidelines_Evaluation_Report_May_2010

[…] collection of data on the dissemination and uptake of the document by the target audience. Even with these weaknesses the AGREE instrument is the most validated guidelines appraisal tool available and is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) (13) and others (9) for the evaluation of guideline documents. For the purpose of this evaluation,...

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2017/12/01

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PICNET Discussion Paper Foot Care Equipment Reprocessing 2016

[…] 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 of the...

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2017/12/01

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PICNet Recommendations for Cleaning and Disinfection in Medical Ultrasound

[…] 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.  Exam tables, rails and keyboards should be disinfected after each patient. Probe holders,  cords and gel bottles should be cleaned and disinfected at the start and end of each day. Gel  bottles should never be "topped‐up". Empty bottles should be cleaned and disinfected prior  to refilling. The ultrasound machine should be cleaned at least once a week.    Page 3 of 3  Conclusion  Adequate probe reprocessing and procedure set up is essential. The level of preparation  depends on the type of examination performed. Routine high‐level disinfection of internal ...

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2017/09/14

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Patient Safety Climate and Standard Precautions SLIDES

[…] 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, observer initials, date and...

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2017/09/08

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PublicHealthOntario_hand-care-program

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2017/06/27

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BCHH CoG ManyHands presentation

[…] on this, and/or provide ideas for how we might change behaviour so that hand cleaning "before contact" is as high a priority as "after contact" – and you could win a $25 Starbucks gift card! News article and contest • I think people may only think of cleaning their hands when entering the room when they plan on...

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2014/09/02

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CDI Annual Surveillance Report 2012-2013

[…] Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) 18 Discussion Since C. difficile has been recognized as the leading cause of healthcare -associated diarrhea, as well as being responsible for outbreaks in hospitals all over the world 3 (including recent outbreaks in BC hospitals ), the increasing awareness of CDI has extended beyond healthcare workers to include mainstream media and...

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2017/05/05

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PICNet-Foot-Care-Equipment-Reprocessing-Discussion-Paper_March-2015

[…] 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 of the...

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