Orie ntati on Pr og ram f or I nf ection Con tr ol Pr ofessi onals Module 9: Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment and Devices Disinfec tion and Ste rilization o f M edi cal E q uipm e nt and D e Contents Module 9: Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization of Medical Equipment and Devices ...
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[…] 1 PICNet Orientation Program M o d u l e 3 : H a n d H y g i e n e Objectives At the completion of this module the ICP will: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Hand Hygiene by completing the exercises in this module Describe the anatomy and physiology pertaining to skin and hands Understand the relationship between Hand...
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[…] out. We do this through: controlling entry at the border; disease surveillance; testing for and tracing all potential cases; isolating cases and their close contacts; physical distancing and hygiene advice and broader public health controls depending on the alert level we are in" 12 Border Measures Keep it out , stamp it out Controlled entry – limit the number of returnees Use of managed isolation facilities versus...
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[…] research grant, consultant Clean Remotes – research grant PDI - advisory board Behr – research grant Waterlogic – research grant Proshield – research grant 2 Next Generation Disinfectants The pandemic has resulted in a rapid development of the next generation of anti-microbials (anti-viral products)coatings/surfaces Our group aided industry with laboratory and "in-use" testing against SARS-CoV-2 and norovirus surrogate Help provided the data for first approval for use...
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Healthcare -associated infections surveillance report Carbapenem ase -Producing O rganisms (CPO s) U pdate June 9 , 202 1 Highlights for Q 1 – Q3 of 20 20 /21 (April 1 – December 10 , 20 20 ) 94 patients were newly confirmed with CPO s, including 2 patients who each had 2 different carbapenemase gene s Each gene newly identified is considered a new case, totalling...
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Healthcare -associated infections surveillance report Carbapenem ase -Producing O rganisms (CPO s) U pdate August 18, 202 1 Highlights for Q 4 of 20 20 /21 ( December 1 1, 20 20 – March 31, 2021 ) 46 patients were newly confirmed with CPO s Each patient harboured one carbapenemase gene . A newly identified gene in a patient is considered a new case, totalling 46 new...
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B.C. Aerosol Generating Medical Procedure (AGMP) Expert Group Decision Summary: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy May 10 , 2021 This decision summary is intended for health -care provid ers . It is based on known evidence as of March 8 , 2021 . Request and Interim D ecision The B.C. AGMP expert group reviews medical procedures being performed on patients with suspected or confirmed COVID -19 in health -care settings...
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[…] in Human Resources•Project Management Certified •10+ years experience in healthcare certification and licensure Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP, CAE What is CBIC?Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.Voluntary, autonomous, multidisciplinary board Mission:Provide pathways to demonstrate and maintain competence in infection prevention and control.Vision: A world free of infections through demonstrated professional competency. CBIC Examinations•Certification in Infection Control (CIC®) Examination CBIC Examinations•Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC™)...
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[…] campaign into CPSI’s “What’s your hand in it?” contest. We were selected as one of the four finalists, and on World Hand Hygiene day (May 5th), we pitched the idea to the three judges, Dragon’s Den style. The presentations were broadcast across the country via WebEx, and the presenters were grilled by the judges after making their pitches. And BC’s Clean Shots contest won! What batted our...
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[…] of West London•Conjoint Fellow, University of Newcastle (NSW)•Conjoint Research Fellow, Avondale University (NSW)•Tw i t t e r : @ e m r s a 1 5•Hosted by Prof. Jean-Yves MaillardCardiff University, Waleswww.webbertraining.comJune 20, 2024 DECLARATION•I have no financial declaration to make•Co-host of the ‘Infection Control Matters’ podcast•www.infectioncontrolmatters.com•Available on Apple, Spotify and all podcasthosting sites•Disclaimer:•Caution: May cause drowsiness. Do not listen when driving oroperating heavy machinery2...
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Hand Hygiene Saves Lives! One in every nine hospital patients in Canada contracts a healthcare-ass ociated infection (HAI), resulting in an estimated 8,000 deaths annually. At least 30 per cent of HAIs can be prevented by following infection prevention and cont rol strategies. Now imagine being able to help those patients with something so simple as… better hand hygiene. • Alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) are the preferred method of...
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Hand Hygiene Saves Lives! One in every nine hospital patients in Canada contracts a healthcare-associated infection (HAI), resulting in an estimated 8,000 deaths annually. At least 30 per cent of HAIs can be prevented by following infection prevention and cont rol strategies. Now imagine being able to help those patients with something so simple as… better hand hygiene. • Alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) are the preferred method of hand...
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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 new programs from plann...
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[…] surveillance. The Program Director will plan, coordinate, direct, evaluate and monitor IPAC operations and the strategic initiatives involved with infection prevention and control based on the clinical and operational needs across IH. Qualifications • Master’s degree in business, health administration, or health-related discipline • Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience within senior healthcare administration with at least five (5) years in the management of a multisection or...
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[…] l Early Pandemic Issues • Rapidly evolving information • Early case reports of immune compromised patients with prolonged viral shedding • Questions raised: • How are we going to approach this population? • How to define immune -status? • How are we going to ensure care teams have accurate patient info ? 5 P H S A I P A C I n f e c t...
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Unintended Microbial Consequences of Routine Chlorhexidine BathingDr. Mary Hayden, Rush University Medical Center, ChicagoThe Denver Russel Memorial Teleclass LectureHosted by Prof. Jean-Yv e s Maillard, Cardiff University, WalesA Webber Training Teleclasswww.webbertraining.com1Unintended MicrobialConsequences of Routine Chlorhexidine BathingMary Hayden, MDRush University Medical CenterChicago, IL USAHosted by Prof. Jean-Yves MaillardCardiff University, Waleswww.webbertraining.comMarch 3, 2022Overview•Rationale for chlorhexidine (CHX) bathing in healthcare settings•Potential unintended consequences of routine CHX bathing2 Unintended Microbial Consequences of Routine...
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[…] bathing2 Chlorhexidine (CHX)•Biocide•In use since 1954 for skin antisepsis and other medical indications•Binds to negatively charged microbial membrane•Low concentrations: Alteration of bacterial membrane integrity and cell osmotic equilibrium•High concentrations: Precipitation of cell contents and cell death•Active against most bacteria and yeast•Activity varies by genera and species•Not active against mycobacteria, spores, virusesCHG3 Rationale for Routine CHX Bathing•Potentially pathogenic microbes commonly contaminate/colonize skin of hospital patients•MRSA, C. difficile, C....
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[…] FranceA Webber Training TeleclassHosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.comwww.webbertraining.com1"Risk factors for the environmental spread of different multi drug-resistant organisms"Jean –Ralph ZaharInfection Control UnitFrench-MuslimHospital, Bobigny, Francejeanralph.zahar@aphp.frwww.webbertraining.comJuly 27, 2022Hosted by Paul Webberpaul@webbertraining.comShould we be interested in this issue?•A definite increase in the prevalence of MDRO colonization•Increased risk of hospital acquisition•In case of acquisition a risk of secondary infection and a higher risk of mortality2 Risk Factors for the Environmental Spread...
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[…] other Indigenous people that live on these lands that originate from their own respective territories outside of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit. Quarter four (Q4) of 2022/23 ( December 9, 2022 – March 31, 2023) Please read the technical notes at the end of this report for definitions, methodology and considerations for interpretation of results Quarterly Surveillance Report the northern way...
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[…] outside of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit. Quarter one (Q1) of 2023/24 (April 1 – June 22, 2023) Please read the technical notes at the end of this report for definitions, methodology and considerations for interpretation of results Quarterly Surveillance Report the northern way of caring 3.03.4 3.4 3.5 3.2 3.5 3.3 3.9 3.02.6 2.63.3 3.2 2.5 3.1 2.9 2.9 2019/20 2020/212021/222022/23...
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