[…] 18 Epidemiologically linked contact screening (ELCS) High-risk screening (HRS) (Doctor lead) (Hospitalization in endemic countries) + ELCS HRS- doctor led (Hospitalization other than own) + ELCS HRS (Nurse and doctor lead) + ELCS 2010 2016 Today 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 NDM-1 (NDM-1 SG January 2010) Oct 2010 IMP in TTSH (IMP SG 1996) 2011 KPC (KPC SG 2011) 2012 OXA (SG Jan 2013)...
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[…] 18 Epidemiologically linked contact screening (ELCS) High-risk screening (HRS) (Doctor lead) (Hospitalization in endemic countries) + ELCS HRS- doctor led (Hospitalization other than own) + ELCS HRS (Nurse and doctor lead) + ELCS 2010 2016 Today 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 NDM-1 (NDM-1 SG January 2010) Oct 2010 IMP in TTSH (IMP SG 1996) 2011 KPC (KPC SG 2011) 2012 OXA (SG Jan 2013)...
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[…] cleaning surfaces with a QAC wipe is unlikely–Spraying QAC disinfectants creates aerosols than can be inhaled–Dried QACs on surfaces can be found in dust, which can be inhaledDewey HM. ACS ChemHealth Saf2022;29:27 Significant Increase in Usage of QAC disinfectants During the COVID-19 Pandemic•274/594 (46%) of disinfectants effective against SARS-CoV-2 listed on the EPA’s List N contained QACs•In 1 month in...
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Methicillin -Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Surveillance Report For the Fiscal Year 2012/201 3 Prepared by: Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) September 2013 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...
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Methicillin -Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA ) Surveillance Quarterly d ata summary: Q 3 of Fiscal Year 201 3/201 4 Prepared by: Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) February 2014 PICNet MRSA Surveillance Summary: Q3 2013/2014 Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) 2 Quarterly data summary: Q 3 of Fiscal Year 201 3/201 4 The emergence and spread of Methicillin -resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)...
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[…] after direct patient care 2. Reporting performance on a regular basis to senior leaders, physicians, and managers across the health authorities, and to the public 3. Using a variety of communications s uch as posters, newsletters, and posting of results on units 4. Making improvements to reduce the barriers identified, such as ensuring that hand cleaning products are readily available for all staff and...
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Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) Surveillance Quarterly d ata summary: Q 3 of Fiscal Year 201 3/201 4 Prepared by: Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) February 201 4 PICNet CDI Surveillance Summary: Q3 2013/2014 Provincial Infection Control Network of British Col umbia (PICNet) 2 Quarterly data summary: Q 3 of Fiscal Year 201 3/2014 Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a leading cause of healthcare...
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14-Dec -2012 BC ROUT INE IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE ADULTS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER NOT IMMUNIZED IN CHILDHOOD TIMING OF IMMUNIZATION VACCINE 1st visit 4 weeks later 6 weeks after 2nd visit 6 months after 2 nd visit every 10 years Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pert ussis) Vaccine HealthFile ✓ Td (tetanus, diphtheria) Vaccine HealthFile ✓ ✓ ✓ MMR ‡ (measles, mumps, rubella) Vaccine HealthFile ✓ ✓ Varicella...
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5-July -2013 BC ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE INFANTS & CHILDREN CHILD’S AGE VACCINE 2 months 4 months 6 months 12 months 18 months Starting at 4 years (kindergarten entry) DTaP -HB -IPV -Hib (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b) Vaccine HealthFile ✓ ✓ ✓ DTaP -IPV -Hib (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b) Vaccine HealthFile ✓ DTaP -IPV (diphtheria , tetanus, pertussis,...
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Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine Questions and Answ ers for Immunization Providers – December 2013 1. When was the MMRV vaccine authorized for use? 2. What is the intended use of MMRV vaccine in BC? 3. Who may receive the MMRV vaccine before July 2014? 4. What does the MMRV vaccine packaging look like? 5. How is the MMRV vaccine supplied? 6....
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Gloves, Hand Hygiene and You Considerations with Gloves The use of gloves does not replace the need for hand hygiene. Several studies provide evidence that wear ing gloves can help reduce transmission of pathogens in healthcare settings. However, gloves do not provide complete protection against hand contamination The barrier integrity of gloves varies on the basis of t ype and quality of glove...
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[…] very small percentage of all enterococci isolated in B.C. 4. Community versus hospital incidence: Further epidemiologic investigation is required to meanin gfully separate the isolates arising from the community or arising in the hospital setting. Breaking the numbers down into those reported by community laboratories and those reported by in -patient settings would not necessarily reflect acquisition in...
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Module 2: Microbiology Orientation Program for Infection Control Pr ofessionals Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals ICP Orientation Program Page i Table of Contents Module 2: Microbiology ...
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PICNet Surveillance Protocol for Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) in BC Acute Care Facilities Drafted by Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia ( PICNet ) June 2014 Contacts: Guanghong Han , PhD Surveillance Ep idemiologist BC Provincial Infection Control Network 1001 West Broadway, Suite 504, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B1 Tel: 604 -875 -4844 ext 22983 Fax: 604 -875 -4373 Email: guanghong.han @phsa.ca Bruce Ga mage, RN...
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PICNet Surveillance Protocol for Methicill in -Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in BC Acute Care Facilities Drafted by Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia ( PICNet ) June 2014 Contacts: Guanghong Han , PhD Surveillance Epidemiologist BC Provincial Infection Control Network 1001 West Broadway, Suite 504, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B1 Tel: 604 -875 -4844 ext 22983 Fax: 604 -875 -4373 Email: guanghong.han @phsa.ca Bruce Gamage, RN...
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[…] considered after consultation with medical microbiologists or infection control practitioners (ICPs) in the facility Check with your local laboratory to confirm the correct way they would like requisitions labelled for screening swabs. This may include wording such as: "Carbapenemase Producing Organism Search". Isolates suspected of harboring a CPO gene should be sent to the BC Public Health Reference Microbiology Laboratory (BCPHRML) for...
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Methicillin -Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA ) Surveillance Quarterly d ata summary: Q 1 of Fiscal Year 201 4/201 5 Prepared by: Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) October 2014 PICNet MRSA Surveillance Summary: Q1 2014/2015 Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) 2 Quarterly data summary: Q 1 of Fiscal Year 201 4/201 5 The emergence and spread of Methicillin -resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)...
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Sherlock Holmes Case of the Missing Microbes An IPAC Educational Game using Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s characters Game Plan and Instructions Included in this file: 1. Game plan 2. Letter to give participants (from Sherlock Holmes) 3. Clue cards 4. Missing Microbes List 5. Name badges template 6. Door sign 7. Pictures for wall(s) 8. Certificate for participants 9. Sign In Sheet 10. Invitation Suppl ies...
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Educatio n Resource Fund Guidel ines 1 Guidelines for PICNet Education Resource Fund Grants For funding in the fiscal year 201 4/201 5 1. PURPOSE Consistent with its role in supporting infection prevention and control education and training, PICNet has established an "Education Resource Fund". The purpose of this fund is to provide educational grants to members of PICNet’s Community Of Practice (CoP ), consisting...
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[…] for Education Resource Fund Grants for funding in the fiscal year 201 4 /201 5 Instructions: Save this document to your computer Complete all the fields Save again! Email the competed form (as an attached Word document, not a scan of a printout ) to picnet@phsa.ca by January 9th , 201 5 . H andwritten and/or faxed copies will not be accepted. Surname...
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