[…] Discriminatory Power Strain Typing: By Phenotype BCCDC Public Health Laboratory Molecular Epidemiology • Molecular tools provides info on strain relatedness • Use of molecular methods coupled with conventional epidemiological tools, to identify potentially linked cases and aid in the investigation of outbreaks • Choice of methods depends on pathogen, epidemiology, reference database, etc A. Strain typing B. Epidemiology C....
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[…] Hosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.com www.webbertraining.com May 26, 2017 Objectives Review current recommendations regarding peripheral IV dwell time Discuss framework for launching protected clinical indication as part of a comprehensive infection prevention program Propose process and outcome surveillance measures to evaluate the success of interventions in the context of a hospital who has achieved success with this policy change...
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[…] one from a 62-year-old patient in Ottawa and two from ground beef sold in Ontario. “To see it show up was a surprise for me,” Mulvey said. “It supports that there’s global dissemination of this gene already … we’re now going to have to look back even prior to (2010), because maybe it’s been around for even longer.” Read <mark...
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[…] researcher Junjiu Huang one of the 10 people who mattered in 2015 for being the first to use the CRISPR system to edit the DNA of (non-viable) human embryos. Last month, researchers from UC Irvine and UC San Diego showed how mosquitoes genetically modified using the CRISPR system can be programmed to fight...
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[…] of biophysical chemistry at the University of Bath, the inventors of the new bandage, which has not yet been tested in humans, say it could be used to alert health-care professionals to an infection early enough to prevent the patient from getting sick. In some cases it may even be able help avoid <mark...
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[…] used to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The grey-green clay, known as Kisolite, has been used for centuries by the Heiltsuk First Nations to treat a range of ailments, including ulcerative colitis, arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis, skin irritation, and burns. Locals have also historically used the clay for eczema, acne and psoriasis. Now, UBC researchers say the clay exhibits...
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Pierre Parneix pierre.parneix@chu-bordeaux.fr @peyo3319 Root Cause Analysis used in the field of infection control October 15, 2015 www.webbertraining.com Hosted by Dr. Hugo Sax University Hospital Zurich 2 3 4 http://www.chfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Vincent-Essentials-of-Patient-Safety-2012.pdf 5 http://www.chfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Vincent-Essentials-of-Patient-Safety-2012.pdf RCA and infection control 6 http://www.ccecqa.asso.fr/page/prage contralateral pain in the foreground , no cross checking prior induction (no check list), absence of marking on the...
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Influencing and Engaging Physicians How to manipulate physicians Mirror mirror on the ward, who’s the most narcissistic of them all? Pathologic personality traits in health care Bucknall et al., CMAJ December 8, 2015 vol 187 Outline • Importance of physician engagement • Lessons from PHARMA • Apply tactics to manage outliers "Securing greater physician engagement at all levels is critical...
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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...
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[…] Handwashing… An action of the past (except when hands are visibly soiled) Alcohol-based handrubbing … The new standard of care The « hand hygiene revolution » System change style.visibility Alcohol-based hand rub at the point of care Before and after any patient contact After glove use In between different body site care The University of Geneva Hospitals,...
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The following information is being shared early to facilitate awareness and planning for National Infection Control Week, observed in Canada this year on October 14th to 18th 2024. The week serves as a reminder of the critical importance of infection prevention and control (IPC) in safeguarding people in health-care...
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[…] <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/15_bingo_cards.pdf">Bugs Bingo cards</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/crossword.pdf">Large print crossword puzzle</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/word_find.pdf">Large print word search</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>These resources were developed for residents in communal living settings such as assisted living facilities, lodges and long term care or for older adults attending day programs. The program can be presented by the recreation director or staff, students enrolled <mark...
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Provincial Health-Care Worker Infection Prevention and Control Education across the Continuum of Care PROJECT LESSONS LEARNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSISSUE The Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) updated two infection prevention and control (IPC) health-care worker (HCW) on-line education courses based on a five-year review cycle, the evolution and emergence of new content,...
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Personal Protective Equipment: Additional Precautions Infection Prevention and Control Audit Tool October 5, 2023 Version Summary of major changes March 19, 2021 • Tool was first published. Octpber 5, 2023 • Title changed to remove COVID -19 specific guidance. • Scope expanded to include all additional precautions. • Addition of environmental assessment for signage and supplies. Purpose This tool is intended for health...
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[…] 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 report may be used, in whole or in part, as the basis for...
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[…] 604 -707 -2667 Fax: 604- 707-2649 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 report may be used, in whole or in part, as the basis for...
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[…] if there are any vendors you do not wish to be located next to: Hilton Vancouver Airport, Richmond, BC Exhibitor/Sponsor Options Our credit card authorization form is on the next tab; please print the form and sign, then return to us by fax or email.Cheques should be made payable to Provincial Infection Control Network of BC . Representative...
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[…] 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 report may be used, in whole or in part, as the basis for...
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[…] were identified among patients in BC acute care facilities • 5 of those cases were related to healthcare exposure outside of Canada Carbapenems are a class of antibiotic usually reserved to treat serious infections , and are often considered one of the antibiotic treatments of last resort. R ecently, some bacteria have developed resistance to carbapenems by producing an enzyme...
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