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2018/12/12

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Implementing Infection Control Teleclass Handout, 2-page

ImplementingInfectionControl –WaystoGet Yo u rHospitaltoTa l k AboutInfectionControlProf. Andreas Vo s s, Radboud University, The NetherlandsSponsoredbyLonza(www.lonza.com)A Webber Training TeleclassHosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.comwww.webbertraining.com1Andreas Voss, MD, PhDClinicalMicrobiology& IDProfessor of InfectionControlCWZ andRadboud umcNijmegen, The Netherlandswww.webbertraining.comDecember 13, 2018HostedbyPaul Webberpaul@webbertraining.comTe l e c l a s s s p o n s o r e d b ywww.lonza.com…allaboutbenjamins2 ImplementingInfectionControl –WaystoGet Yo u rHospitaltoTa l k AboutInfectionControlProf. Andreas Vo s s, Radboud University,...

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2019/02/04

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PICNet_HCC_Report_Q2_2018-19

Hand cleaning compliance in health care facilities, Q 2 of 201 8/1 9 Prepared by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia (PHHWG) Decem ber 2018 What is hand cleaning? Hand cleaning means using an alcohol -based hand rub or soap and water to kill or remove germs on hands. Why is hand cleaning important? Patients in acute care facilities and res idents in residential care facilities...

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2019/05/30

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PICNet_HCC_Report_Q3_2018-19

Hand cleaning compliance in health care facilities, Q 3 of 201 8/1 9 Prepared by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia (PHHWG) March 201 9 What is hand cleaning? Hand cleaning means using an alcohol -based hand rub or soap and water to kill or remove germs on hands. Why is hand cleaning important? Patients in acute care facilities and reside nts in residential care facilities...

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2019/08/29

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PICNet_HCC_Report_Q4_2018-19

Hand cleaning compliance in health care facilities, Q 4 of 201 8/1 9 Prepared by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia (PHHWG) July 201 9 What is hand cleaning? Hand cleaning means using an alcohol -based hand rub or soap and water to kill or remove germs on hands. Why is hand cleaning important? Patients in acute care facilities and residents in residential care facilities are...

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2020/03/24

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PICNet_HCC_Report_Q1_2019-20_updated

Hand cleaning compliance in health care facilities, Q 1 of 201 9/20 Prepared by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia (PHHWG) October 201 9 What is hand cleaning? Hand cleaning means using an alcohol -based hand rub or soap and water to kill or remove germs on hands. Why is hand cleaning important? Patients in acute care facilities and residents in long -term care facilities are...

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2020/08/07

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IHA – IPAC Regional Specialist

Jobs.InteriorHealth.ca IPAC Regional Specialist Flexible work location *within Interior Health ICP locations * The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Regional Specialist is part of the Infection Preventio n and Control department, and dedicated to supporting the IPAC program and Regional IPAC Initiatives within Interior Health (IH). The Specialist plays an active role as a member of the multidisciplinary team throughout the design of <mark...

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2020/09/11

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PICNet_HCC_Report_Q2_2019-20

Hand cleaning compliance in health care facilities, Q 2 of 201 9/20 Prepared by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia (PHHWG) Decem ber 201 9 What is hand cleaning? Hand cleaning means using an alcohol -based hand rub or soap and water to kill or remove germs on hands. Why is hand cleaning important? Patients in acute care facilities and residents in long -term care facilities...

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2021/07/05

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PICNet_HCC_Report_Q1-Q3_2020-21

[…] receiving care within our health care system. G erms can be easily transmitted through direct person -to-person contact (e.g. shaking hands) , or by t ouching contaminated surfaces (e.g. bed /side rails) or equipment (e.g. thermometer) . Hand cleaning is a simple and effective way of reducing the spread of germs , and is the responsibility of all individuals involved, including patients /residents, visitors, and...

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2021/10/27

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2021-10-28 Slides_Hand Hygiene Reloaded

Prof Dr med Hugo Sax | Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Switzerland | sax.health.design.AG Hand hygiene – reloaded www.webbertraining.com October 28, 2021 Hosted by Martin Kiernan |  martin@webbertraining.com 2 Content Learn about the origins of the 5 moments of hand hygiene Critically analysing the (theoretical) effect of hand hygiene on infectious risks Discussing some unconventional hand hygiene studies Hand hygiene quo vadis ? 3 <mark...

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2016/01/06

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H3N2, Influenza

New AMMI Antiviral Guidance for Influenza Outbreaks

In December 2015, the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (AMMI) published an updated guidance document for the use of antivirals in the management of care facility influenza outbreaks for the 2015-16 season. Given the potential for low vaccine effectiveness of this season’s influenza vaccine, the AMMI guidance document states that, at the discretion of the local health authority or...

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2016/05/10

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How Stenotrophomonas maltophila led to a biotech discovery

Quantum dots are tiny crystals that may offer sharper and brighter images for cellphones and TVs, for less money. Bryan Berger, a co-author of a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last week, stumbled across an alternative for creating the little dots through an unintended sequence of events. It began when an alarmed hospital staff in Pennsylvania discovered a superbug growing on metal surfaces...

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2024/09/19

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PICNet Committees and Working Task Groups PDF_RL

1 Working Groups, Expert Committees and Task Group WORKING GROUPS Surveillance Working Group (SWG) Chair: Ka therine Sunderland In collaboration with the health authorities, PICNet chairs this working group whose purpose is to provide recommendations to PICNet’s leadership to develop, implement, and ensure the quality of provincial infection prevention and control surveillance prog rams. Objectives of the working group include: d evelop, review and/or update surveillance...

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2024/10/18

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2024-10-17 Slides_Clostridiodes difficile Transmission

[…] sampled ICU cohortEvan Snitkin, PhDAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Microbiology and ImmunologyDivision of Infectious Diseases, University of MichiganHosted by Martin Kiernanmartin@webbertraining.comwww.webbertraining.comOctober 17, 2024 Genomic epidemiology to study healthcare-associated pathogens•Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) has revolutionized our ability to track the spread of pathogens•The unprecedented resolution of WGS enables insights into whether two patients harbor pathogens that are plausibly linked by transmission in the facility•In healthcare settings, WGS is increasingly...

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2015/06/15

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PICNet Newsletter May2015

PICNet May Newsletter Debugging Healthcare Together May 2015 Community of Practice Survey We want to hear from you! It's important to us to know how well we're meeting the needs of you, our Community of Practice, in terms of guidelines, surveillance, education, and communication. Please complete our online survey, as the results will help us in planning where to best direct our resources. The survey should...

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2016/11/10

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1053897 – 1053904 – Policy Communique 2016-04 – Environmental Cleaning B…

[…] Public Health Division Stephen Brown Deputy Minister Ministry of Health C O M M U N I Q U É MINISTRY OF HEALTH POLICY ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING BEST PRACTICES Policy Objective  This policy protect s the health and safety of patients and care providers in British Columbia by ensurin g provincial consistency of environmental cleaning practices for the prevention and control of health care associated infections...

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2017/10/11

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Game of Germs Posters

[…] w i n t e r is com i ng     C . difficile What it is: Clostridium difficile , also known as C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that lives in the intestines of a some people (even healthy people). When antibiotics are taken for other medical conditions, the normal balance of their bowel bacteria is upset, allowing C. difficile to...

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2024/01/24

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Skin protection for PPE use_8-5x11_v7_2024-01-08

The continuous, extended and repetitive use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves and safety glasses/goggles may cause adverse skin reactions. Strategies to prevent skin damage from prolonged PPE use A ‹;ruo|;1 žom Safety goggles are a barrier to droplets and splashes and only need to be tightened to secure the goggle to your face. Over-tightening goggles may irritate your skin. Wash the straps...

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2024/03/13

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2024-03-14 Slides_Emergency Health Preparedness

[…] PPE shortage Responsibilities of science and technology -Responsible thinking, responsible actions, responsible silence•COVID-19 created a global lack of essential medical devices and PPE•As a consequence, myriads of DIY solutions were proposed and fomented on media worldwide (using the hoover filters as a mask, 3D printing respirators using cotton filters etc.)•This approach is unsustainable and very dangerous: critical sectors as MDs or PPEs require postgraduate education, years...

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2014/10/06

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Public Reporting and Disclosure Telecass SlidesSM

[…] EPIDEMIOLOGIST RESULTS (CONT’D) Awareness Understanding Priority © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 15 A Webber Training Teleclass www.webbertraining.com 6 EPIDEMIOLOGIST RESULTS (CONT’D) EPIDEMIOLOGIST RESULTS (CONT’D) © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 16 EPIDEMIOLOGIST TAKEAWAY EPIDEMIOLOGIST TAKEAWAY From which of the following sources can consumers learn  about your facility’s HAI rates? Official state reports 85% HospitalCompare website 74% Remember earlier slide… IPs cited 100% web sources Hospital personnel 28% Physician or other HCW 25% Local News Source 17% Hospital Website 15% Don’t know 4% © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 17 EPIDEMIOL. TAKEAWAY (CONT’D) EPIDEMIOL. TAKEAWAY (CONT’D) Which departments at your hospital are involved in providing  information on HAI rates to patients? Infection Prevention 81%Qua lity Assu rance 36% Qua ty ssu a ce 36% Patient Safety...

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2014/10/06

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Public Reporting and Disclosure Telecass SlidesSM

[…] EPIDEMIOLOGIST RESULTS (CONT’D) Awareness Understanding Priority © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 15 A Webber Training Teleclass www.webbertraining.com 6 EPIDEMIOLOGIST RESULTS (CONT’D) EPIDEMIOLOGIST RESULTS (CONT’D) © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 16 EPIDEMIOLOGIST TAKEAWAY EPIDEMIOLOGIST TAKEAWAY From which of the following sources can consumers learn  about your facility’s HAI rates? Official state reports 85% HospitalCompare website 74% Remember earlier slide… IPs cited 100% web sources Hospital personnel 28% Physician or other HCW 25% Local News Source 17% Hospital Website 15% Don’t know 4% © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 17 EPIDEMIOL. TAKEAWAY (CONT’D) EPIDEMIOL. TAKEAWAY (CONT’D) Which departments at your hospital are involved in providing  information on HAI rates to patients? Infection Prevention 81%Qua lity Assu rance 36% Qua ty ssu a ce 36% Patient Safety...

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