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2024/10/02

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PICNet Steering Committee PDF_RL

STEERING COMMITTEE Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Steering Committee (PIPSC) Co -chairs: Tara Donovan & Dr. Titus Wong In partnership with the Ministry of Health, health authorities and other partners, PICNet chairs this steering committee, whose purpose is to deliver integrated, consistent, effective, provincial activities to reduce healthcare -associated infections by imp roving infection prevention and control (IPC) practices across the continuum of...

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2024/09/26

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COVID19_PPESupplyAssessmentDistributionProtocol.2020Archived

B.C. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply, Assessment, Testing and Distribution Protocol May 1, 2020 Please note: The information contained in this document has been archived and is made available for historical referencing only. The content was developed during the COVID -19 pandemic is no longer being updated and therefore, may not reflect current information or recommendations. Understanding and implementation of the B.C. Personal...

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Noorsallah Esmail

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2024/09/19

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PICNet Steering Committee PDF_RL

STEERING COMMITTEE Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Steering Committee (PIPSC) Co -chairs: Tara Donovan & Dr. Titus Wong In partnership with the Ministry of Health, health authorities and other partners, PICNet chairs this steering committee, whose purpose is to deliver integrated, consistent, effective, provincial activities to reduce healthcare -associated infections by imp roving infection prevention and control (IPC) practices across the continuum of...

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Raunika Lertnamvongwan

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2024/06/19

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Mumps_IPC_31May2024

[…] Columbia Mumps: Infection Prevention and Control Information for Health Care Workers Infectious agent Mumps virus, a member of the family Par amyxoviridae, genus Rubulavirus. 1 Clinical presentation Most typical symptoms include pain, swelling and tenderness in one or more salivary glands, usually parotitis and/or orchitis . Nonspecific prodromal symptoms can include low -grade fever, anorexia, malaise, and headache. Respiratory symptoms may...

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2024/06/19

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Pertussis IPC guidance_final_31May2024

[…] • Stage 2: Paroxysmal stage with worsening cough (rapid, violent, and uncontrolled coughing fits) sometimes ending with an inspiratory whoop and /or vomiting) , lasting from 2 -8 weeks. Whooping sound may not be present in some cases. • Stage 3: Convalescent stage with gradual recovery , taking weeks to mont hs. Paroxysmal coughs become milder and less frequent. For more information on clinical presentation...

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2024/04/04

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Position Statement Double Masking Modification Health Care Mar 26 2024_final

Position Statement to Address Double Masking and Mask Modifications for Medical Masks in Health Care Settings March 2 6, 2024 Position Statement to Address Double Masking and Mask Modifications for Medical Masks in Health Care Settings Updated March 2 6, 202 4 Version Summary of major updates March 18, 2021 • Guidance was last published March 2 6, 202 4 • Updated references with links added . •...

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Noorsallah Esmail

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2014/09/11

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IH Gloves, Hand Hygiene and You

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 wearing 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 material, <mark...

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2014/09/11

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[…] Drugs? » About the Program Comments Feed" href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/about/feed/" /> <link rel="EditURI" type="application/rsd+xml" title="RSD" href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/xmlrpc.php?rsd" /> <link rel="wlwmanifest" type="application/wlwmanifest+xml" href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml" /> <link rel='prev' title='Buggin' href='http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/kids/buggin/' /> <link rel='next' title='Grade Two Program' href='http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/educational-resources/grade-two-program/' /> <meta name="generator" content=" WordPress 3.9.2" /> <link rel='shortlink' href='http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/?p=29' /> <script type='text/javascript'> var g_hanaFlash = false; try { var fo = new ActiveXObject('ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash'); if(fo) g_hanaFlash = true; }catch(e){ if(navigator.mimeTypes != undefined) g_hanaFlash =...

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2014/09/11

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program-for-older-adults

[…] <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/assisted_living_notes.pdf">Program for Older Adults – notes for slides</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/assisted_living_photos.pdf">Photographs for Bugs Bingo game</a></td> </tr> <tr> <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.  <mark...

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2014/09/11

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[…] Drugs? » About the Program Comments Feed" href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/about/feed/" /> <link rel="EditURI" type="application/rsd+xml" title="RSD" href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/xmlrpc.php?rsd" /> <link rel="wlwmanifest" type="application/wlwmanifest+xml" href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml" /> <link rel='prev' title='Buggin' href='http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/kids/buggin/' /> <link rel='next' title='Grade Two Program' href='http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/educational-resources/grade-two-program/' /> <meta name="generator" content=" WordPress 3.9.2" /> <link rel='shortlink' href='http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/?p=29' /> <script type='text/javascript'> var g_hanaFlash = false; try { var fo = new ActiveXObject('ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash'); if(fo) g_hanaFlash = true; }catch(e){ if(navigator.mimeTypes != undefined) g_hanaFlash =...

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2025/04/22

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Provincial Guidance RTW and Exposure Management for HCW with VRI 2023 Oct 20

[…] avian influenza – interim infection prevention and control recommendations , and Public Health Agency of Canada’s Avian influenza A (H5N1): for health professionals . 3 Immunization All HCWs and staff must follow immunization- related requirements in accordance with current orders from the Provincial H ealth Officer (PHO) and policies from their employ er. Criteria for Return to Work for Ill or Symptomatic...

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Stephanie Burniston

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2023/10/11

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PICNet News, PICNet Newsletter

PICNet Newsletter – October 2023

[…] range of viral respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This transition aligns with the following announcement and changes: Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness season | BC Gov News (Sep 28, 2028) COVID-19-specific information is being removed from the BCCDC COVID-19 Infection Control webpage and updated VRI guidelines can be accessed on the Respiratory...

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Andrea Vu Tran

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2023/09/20

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Infection Control Posters

Informational posters and signage to help prevent the spread of infection in your health care facility COUGH ETIQUETTE / STAY HOME WHEN SICK Cover Your Cough Germs Make Terrible Presents – Stay home when sick FACILITY/UNIT ENTRANCE NEW: Measles Symptom Screening Entrance Poster Entrance Staff & Visitors (outside viral respiratory illness season) Entrance All Patients (outside viral respiratory illness season) Medical Mask is Required (during viral respiratory...

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2023/09/20

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COVID19_ProvSupportReusableGownsIPAC

[…] service before their levels of fluid repellency ha ve reduced to deem them no longer CSA/ AAMI Level 2. Laundry service providers may wish to consider developing and implementing a recall process for the gowns in circulation that do not pass quality control checks. Such procedure documents should be available to end users. Please no te: While it is generally acceptable to use an...

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2014/09/11

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HealthLinkBC immz_schedule_child_infant

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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2014/09/11

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HealthLinkBCk immz_schedule_adults_18__older

14-Dec -2012 BC ROUTINE 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 (chickenpox) {for...

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2023/05/31

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2023-05-29 Slides_Psychology of Pandemics

[…] "worst riots in four decades"•Commonly triggered by 2ghtening or re-imposing restric2ons•Protests, including violent protests, tend to be bundled phenomena COVID-19 vs. Past Pandemics: Notable Differences•Beliefs about the cause of disease•miasma vs germ theory•Social media, 24/7 news cycle•Quan%ta%velybigger "infodemic"•Global, digital inter-connectedness•Rapidly evolving views on COVID-19•e.g., whether masks are useful Polarization of Attitudes, Emotions, and Behaviors Pandemics Evoke Extremes•Exacerbation of pre-existing societal tensions•<mark...

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2023/05/10

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2022-09-13-Slides_Cost-Effectiveness-of-Single-Patient-Rooms

[…] - Introduce the principles of cost effectiveness as applied to infection prevention initiatives - Review some key papers on the topic - Present findings of recent studies on the cost-effectiveness of using temporary single-patient rooms in UK, Australia & Singapore 3 Why do we need cost-effectiveness research? New demand & New Supply Non increasing budgets 4 5 Primary Prevention T2D Robotic...

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Andrea Vu Tran

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2023/05/10

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2023-03-07 Slides_HAI Electronic Record Data

[…] • Someterminology • Semi-or fully automated surveillance • Commonlyuseddata sources • Algorithms • Shifting definitions ? • Risksandlimitations Surveillance of HAI "systematic collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data regarding a health -event for use in public health action to reduce morbidity and mortality and to improve health" • SSI, CLABSI, UTI… • 1 in 25 patients admittedtohospital Surveillance: • Within 1 facility • National...

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2023/05/10

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2023-03-07 Slides_HAI Electronic Record Data

[…] methods-Understand the consequences of automated surveillance w. r.t .interpretation of surveillance outcomes. To p i c s•Surveillance: Whyandhow?•Whyautomatedsurveillance?•Someterminology•Semi-or fullyautomatedsurveillance•Commonlyuseddata sources•Algorithms•Shiftingdefinitions?•Risksandlimitations Surveillance of HAI"systematic collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data regarding a health-event for use in public health action to reduce morbidity and mortality and to improve health"•SSI, CLABSI, UTI…•1 in 25 patientsadmittedtohospitalSurveillance:•Within1 facility•National networks(PREZIES, KISS)•Mandatoryor voluntaryparticipation•Confidentialor public data4IncidenceComparetoreferencedataFeedback tocliniciansInterventionsHaley, 1985, World...

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Andrea Vu Tran

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