Influenza: What can we expect? www.webbertraining.com September 15, 2022 Dr. Rodney E. Rohde Texas State University Hosted by Clare Barry This illustration captured in 2013, is a negative stained transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image captured some of the ultrastructural details exhibited by the new influenza A (H7N9) virus. This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions. See...
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Surfaces: A Foundational Issue in Infection PreventionLinda LybertExecutive Director, HSIHosted by Glenda Schuhwww.webbertraining.comFebruary 2, 2023 üIdentify how and why surfaces can support biofilm formation and microbial proliferation.üUnderstand why cleaning better may increase patient risk.üLearn the importance of asking critical questions BEFORE buying any products.Learning Objectives •The majority of surfaces within the healthcare environment cannot be efficiently and effectively cleaned, disinfected, or sterilized. •Surfaces support <mark...
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THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF TEMPORARY SINGLE-PATIENT ROOMS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HAI Nicholas Graves, PhD www.webbertraining.com September 14, 2022 Hosted by Jane Barnett jane@webbertraining.com 2 Objectives: - 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...
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THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF TEMPORARY SINGLE-PATIENT ROOMS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HAI Nicholas Graves, PhD www.webbertraining.com September 14, 2022 Hosted by Jane Barnett jane@webbertraining.com 2 Objectives: - 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...
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Support ing zero-harm for patients and staff.Changing hand hygiene behavior: Nudging conceptsMarco Bo Hansen, MD, PhDwww.webbertraining.comJune 8, 2023 Background•Medical doctor and Ph.D. from Copenhagen University•Chief Medical Officer in Sani Nudge•Chair of the Danish Council for BetterHygiene•Worked with hand hygiene compliance for the last seven years•Podcast: The Hygiene & Infection Prevention NetworkMarco Bo Hansen The importance of hand hygieneInfections and antimicrobial resistance present a...
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"Is there another possible way of controlling the spread of CPE ?Pr Jean –Ralph ZaharInfection Control Unit -French-MuslimHospitalBobigny -Francejrzahar@gmail.comAugust 24, 2023www.webbertraining.comHostedby Jim Gauthier Conflictsof interest•None for thispresentation•Feesfrom: •MSD, AdvanzPharma, Pfizer, Biomérieux, Giléad MDRO a hugeProblem•Don't ignore this phenomenon !•1-acquisition is associated with a risk of secondary infection in 10 to 50% of cases•2-acquisition is associated with a higher mortality and morbidity •3-Our Policies to control <mark...
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has published Interim Clinical Care Guildelines for the Ebola virus. The interim guidelines were created in collaboration with the Canadian Critical Care Society, The Canadian Association of Emergency 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...
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The MenAfriVa, introduced into Africa in 2010, has been a huge success: the caseload of Meningitis A has plummeted to zero in 16 countries that organized mass vaccination campaigns. However, health experts now worry that this one-off success will not, at least in some countries, be followed by the introduction of MenAfriVac into routine schedules of infant vaccination. A study just published in Clinical Infectious...
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From BCCDC: We are sending this pre-holiday bulletin as a reminder that the first three importations from China to North America of human infections with avian influenza (H5N1 and H7N9) were reported by Canada in early January 2014 (n=1) and 2015 (n=2), following the Christmas holiday period. This includes a young adult from Alberta who acquired avian influenza A(H5N1) infection while <mark...
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Barbara Han, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, N.Y., has been working on mapping zoonoses. Drawing on hundreds of studies of emerging zoonotic diseases that come from mammals, she has tracked what classes of creature harbor the most known human pathogens, and where those reservoirs are most likely to be found. The results, published Tuesday in the journal...
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Presented by:Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP, CAE & Andrea Fl inchumMPH, BSN, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, FAPIC CBIC and the Futureof IPC CertificationHosted by Jim Gauthierjim@webbertraining.comwww.webbertraining.comJuly 18, 2024 •CBIC Executive Director•Master of Business Administration•Master of Science in Human Resources•Project Management Certified •10+ years experience in healthcare certification and licensure Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP, CAE •CBIC President•Healthcare-Associated Infection/Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Program Manager•First CIC® Certified: 2008•LTC-CIP Certified:...
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PICNet continues to work with key partners and stakeholders in providing infection prevention and control guidance in health care settings. Updated and consolidated information on emerging pathogens and communicable diseases are available on clicking on the links below: Acute hepatitis of unknown etiology and adenovirus among children Pathogenic avian influenza...
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[…] every 10 years. Why do I need a flu vaccine every year? The flu virus is constantly mutating, which means the antibodies you have from the previous year may not recognize the new virus. You need a new flu vaccination each year to match the latest "version" of the flu. Do you know which vaccinations you need, and if they’re up...
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[…] Penicillin S. pneumoniae, S. aureus How Did We Get Here? Penicillin Resistant S. pneumoniae, S. aureus Cephalosporins How Did We Get Here? Cef R S. pneumoniae, MRSA Vancomycin How Did We Get Here? Vanco R S. pneumoniae, VRSA Daptomycin, Linezolid https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2010/193/8/safer-use-antimicrobials-hospitals-value-antimicrobial- usage-data How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2013/02/meat-industry-still-gorging-antibiotics How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? What Can We Do ???? •Making the wisest antibiotic ...
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[…] that country. In fact, the number of cases occurring between November 2014 and February 2015 has exceeded the number of cases ever found in any country since 2003. Of the 132 cases in Egypt so far in 2015, 115/132 (87%) were newly reported since our last bulletin to you on February 27, 2015, and covering the period January 26 to...
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[…] a link between smoking and increased bacterial resistance. In 2015, scientists discovered that cigarettes actually contributed to superbug development, and earlier this year, researchers at NYU proved that smoking changes the oral microbiome. But the latest research is one of the first to delve into smoking’s effect on biofilms — cities or communities of bacteria that are much harder to kill than...
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[…] chaos!! Tools: Speed Network TRIZ Improvisation Wise Crowds 25/10 10/10/20122 Speed Network 2 minutes per person Speak with 3 people Ask 2 questions : 1. What challenge did you bring today? 2. What can you contribute to the workshop? (Think about your strengths and talents!) Speed Network What did you notice when you spoke to people?? What happened in that...
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[…] the symptoms Cough DiarrheaVomiting Rash Do they also have a fever? Are the symptoms new? Is there something I should do? Is there something I should advise the patient to do? Whom should I tell? Have I seen more than one person with these symptoms today? e.g. Personal Protective Equipment e.g. respiratory etiquette, mask Physician or charge nurse Could this...
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[…] fever? Are the symptoms new? Is there something I should do? Is there something I should advise the patient to do? Whom should I tell? Have I seen more than one person with these symptoms today? e.g. Personal Protective Equipment e.g. respiratory etiquette, mask Physician or charge nurse Could this be an outbreak? Implement outbreak control strategies and contact Public Health Personal...
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Has your patient washed today? Have your patients had a chance to wash, shave, and/or brush their teeth each day? Do they need help? Personal and oral hygiene are an important part of infection prevention; lack of these is related to numerous poor health o utcomes....
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