[…] to change this future To discuss what we need to do to get there 3 4 No Antimicrobials – What Would That Mean? "If antibiotics stopped working, we would find that instead of 7% of deaths being related to infection at the moment in the developed world, it would go back up to about half (50%) of deaths." Dame Sally Davies, UK Chief Medical Officer...
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[…] Coronavirus 2 Replication in an Immunocompromised Patient. J Infect Dis. Jan 4 2021;223(1):23 - 27. • Basile K, McPhie K, Carter I, et al. Cell -based culture of SARS -CoV -2 informs infectivity and safe de -isolation assessments during COVID -19. Clin Infect Dis. Oct 24 2020. • van Kampen J, van de Vijver D, Fraaij P, et al. Duration and key determinants of infectious...
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[…] Infection C ontrol Professionals 1 PICNet Orientation Program Module 8: Occupational Health Objectives At the c o m ple tio n this m odu le t h e I C P w ill: 1 . De mon str a te a k no wle dge o f th e Occu patio n al Healt h p ro gram wit h in t h e fa cilit y...
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[…] Can W e Halve Gram Negative Bloodstream Infections? Martin Kiernan Visiting Clinical Fellow, Richard Wells Research Centre, University of West London Conjoint Fellow, University of Newcastle, New South Wales Clinical Director, GAMA Healthcare @emrsa15 2 Depends on how the question is looked at What is the timescale? The eventual answer is yes of course But in the shorter time scale (relatively) the answer (sadly) is no 3...
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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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[…] Pet Associated Zoonoses: What’s New and Relevant for Infection Prevention and Control Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM Assistant Professor Hosted by Martin Kiernan martin@webbertraining.com www.webbertraining.com September 10, 2010 Conflict of Interest Statement The speaker declares he has no competing interests Objectives Recall key pathogens associated with companion-animal (pet) zoonoses Describe current knowledge on the epidemiology of these pathogens in human disease Apply knowledge to <mark...
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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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[…] role: MPI Alzheimer's Supplement Comparative and Cost Effectiveness Research Training for Nurse Scientists (CER2) T32 NR014205, role: contact MPI Quality Care Initiatives in Home Heath Care, role: MPI Respiratory Syncytical Virus, role: cost expert 2 DEADLY GERMS, LOST CURES Nursing Homes Are a Breeding Ground for a Fatal Fungus September 11, 2019 3 Background Over 1.3 million elderly living in 15,700 nursing homes (NHs) 1.6-3.8 million infections...
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Developing and implementing a personal protective equipment training programme for high consequence infectious disease preparedness Ruth Barratt RN, BSc, MAdvPrac (Hons) CNC Infection Prevention and Disease Control ( Biopreparedness ) Hosted by Jane Barnett jane@webbertraining.com www.webbertraining.com February 19, 2020 Disclosure I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this presentation 2 Acknowledgements Dr Mary Wyer , Westmead Institute for Medical Research and WSLHD State...
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Presentation design by Lindi Spezialetti – lindi@topaz-inc.co.za ‘Superbugs’ : Filoviruses Adriano G Duse Professor and Head: Division of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases School of Pathology of the NHLS and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Hosted by Prof. Sade Ogunsola President, Infection Control Africa Network, Nigeria www.webbertraining.com July 9, 2019 The Filoviruses Family: Filoviridae, at least 4 genera Genus: Marburgvirus Species: Marburg Marburgvirus; 2 strains: Marburg (MARV)...
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[…] epistemology, terminology, data, and organization of research and education (OECD quoted in Morillo , Bordons , and Gomez ) 5 Outcome of the collaboration Solution to a discreet problem, A single or group of publications, Development of a new field and/or language The process of the interdisciplinary endeavor itself Synthesis between disciplines 6 Example of Varying Models Epidemiology Numbers Scientific Quantitative Measures of Association Statistical Models Logical...
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The effectiveness of TB infection control strategies in high HIV/TB burden settings: The case of isoniazid preventive therapy in Lesotho Eltony Mugomeri, DHSc Department of Health Sciences, Africa University, Zimbabwe National University of Lesotho, Southern Africa Hosted by Joseph Kaunda Alberta Health Services, Canada www.webbertraining.com February 7, 2019 2 Global TB Hot Spots, 2016 Global Tuberculosis Report (2017) 3 Global TB Hot Spots, 2016 Global Tuberculosis Report (2017)...
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[…] , MD, PhD William. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Hosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.com www.webbertraining.com January 31, 2019 Identify how to apply a systems engineering approach to C. difficile prevention Describe the complementary data collection approaches useful in characterizing C. difficile prevention efforts. Examine the interprofessional aspects of C. difficile prevention Objectives of the Session 2 Complexity of C. difficile infection Challenges...
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[…] 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 vulnerable to healthcare -associated infections , a leading cause of death for people receiving care within our health care system. G erms can easily be transmitted through direct person -to-person contact, or by touching contaminated surfaces or equipment . Hand cleaning is...
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[…] in 10 ticks positive for Lyme, University of Ottawa research shows. News 100 years ago today: Province shut down over fears of Spanish flu. Really good article from CBC with few photos from newspaper articles dating back to 1918. News. In USA, an estimated 100,000 young children have not had a vaccination against any of the 14 diseases for which shots are recommended, according to a Centers...
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[…] or remove germs on hands. Wh y is hand cleaning important ? P atients in acute care facilities and residents in residential care facilities are vulnerable to healthcare -associated i nfections, a leading cause of death for people receiving care within our health care system. G erms can easily be transmitted through direct person -to -person contact, or by to uching contaminated surfaces or equipment . Hand...
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[…] by ICP and at one year for readmission◦Followed prospectively◦Standard definitions for SSI at 30 days}Divided into 5 groups at baseline based on BMI: normal, overweight, obese classes I-III19 Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada2020 }Note: strength of design is not the same as the qualityof the study}The greater the inherent control of extraneous factors in the design,...
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[…] is next? What is simulation The technique of imitating the behaviour of some situation or process by means of a suitably analogous situation or apparatus, especially for the purpose of study or personal training. Some definitions Fidelity refers to the accuracy with which the simulation and/or simulation device imitates reality. High, Medium, Low: high would be full body mannequin with physiologic modelling and low would be...
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