[…] recently by the COVID-19 pandemic, and even more so, by the way we responded to it.•The objective of the talk will target the systemic bias and underlying principles of action by human (moral) agents in dealing with a multisystem event requiring thinking outside the box when assessing its impact.•The framework of resilience will especially be highlighted, as the high frequency of adverse (traumatic) events may even have...
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[…] outside of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit. Quarter two (Q2) of 2023/24 (June 23 – September 14, 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 2.52.6 3.1 2.9 2.9 2019/20 2020/212021/222022/23...
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[…] Physicians, and the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Canada (AMMI). There are also links to more information on Ebola virus disease (EVD): What do health professionals need to know about EVD? National case definition: Ebola virus disease Case report form Interim guidance: Ebola virus disease: Infection prevention and control measures for borders, healthcare settings and self monitoring at home. Public health management of cases and...
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Dr. Linda Hoang has joined PICNet as Medical Co-Lead, following the retirement of Dr. Judy Isaac-Renton. This medical leadership position is a shared position with Dr. Elizabeth Bryce to lead and deliver the strategic goals of PICNet. Linda is the Program Head of the Public Health Advanced Bacteriology & Mycology for the BC Public Health Microbiology & Reference Laboratory, which is part of the BC Centre for Disease Control....
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[…] vaccination strategy that was used to eradicate smallpox in the 1970s. Contacts were vaccinated in a “ring” around an infected person, and then their contacts were also vaccinated. Two groups were vaccinated with the Canadian- developed VSV-EBOV vaccine. The first group received the vaccine as soon as exposure to Ebola was determined. The control group was vaccinated 21 days after exposure. The trials were supported by...
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[…] Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on April 4, 2017 (vol.5 no.2 E273-E280) Abstract Background: Some Ontario hospitals have discontinued active screening and isolation programs for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). The aim of this study was to determine whether this practice change is associated with a change in the rate of rise of VRE-positive blood cultures. Methods: All Ontario hospitals are mandated to report VRE bacteremia. Using this publicly...
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[…] pathogens can easily be spread to patients and the environment, leading to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Researchers estimate that between 1.6 million and 3.8 million infections occur in LTCFs annually. Infections in LTCFs cause approximately 388,000 deaths per year and cost between $673 million and $2 billion annually. “Gloves are an essential component of standard precautions, and proper use of gloves is a critical component of best...
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[…] outside of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit. Quarter three (Q3) of 2023/24 (September 15 – November 9, 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 2.52.6 3.1 2.9 2.9 2.5 2019/20...
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[…] of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit. Quarter four (Q4) of 2023/24 (November 10, 2023 – March 31, 2024) 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 2.52.6 3.1 2.9 2.9 2.52.8 2019/20...
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[…] prior to CDI diagnosis . There was no significant difference in the antibiotic exposure compared to FY 2009/2010. Among all CDI cases reported in FY 2010/2011, 160 (4.4%) were admitted to ICU, 47 (1. 3%) developed toxic megacolon, and 34 (0.9%) required a total or partial colectomy. This report aims to increase the understanding of the patterns and characteristics of CDI in BC. The rates of CDI...
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[…] you should wash with soap and water because ABHR doesn’t remove dirt. Also, the effectiveness of hand sanitizer at killing germs is inhibited by organic matter. 2. Infectious diarrhea, C.difficle, and Norovirus If you are dealing with patients known to have C.difficile or norovirus, or who have diarrhea/ vomiting and you don’t yet know the cause, soap and water are preferred. C.difficile bacteria form protective spores that...
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[…] Impact: Identified in a Hanoi patient with atypical pneumonia (Dr. Carlo Urbani) First Canadian case admitted to hospital 22 HCW in Hanoi fall ill Hospital outbreaks in Hong Kong WHO alert issued 8,096 cases, 774 deaths 3 SARS: Vulnerability of Healthcare Workers Dr Nestor Yanga 54 year old family physician, Toronto Apr 1-2: examined 3 patients with und iagnosed SARS Apr 4: fever, myalgia, diarrhea, cough Apr...
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[…] INFECTION TRANSMISSION Timothy Landers, RN, CNP, PhD College of Nursing Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM College of Veterinary Medicine www.webbertraining.com November 20, 2014 Hosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.com Conflict of Interest Statement The presenters declare they have no competing interests 2 Learning Objectives Describe features of the human-animal bond and its implications for human health and infection prevention Define zoonotic transmission and describe...
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