[…] surveilla nce, education/training and practice across th e continuum of care within the Province of British Columbia. Over the past few months this group has reac hed many milestones. The group produces a monthly electronic newsletter in order to keep our Community of Practice (C OP) up-to-date on current PICNet activities. The newsletter is sent to all COP members via email and is...
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[…] very small percentage of all enterococci isolated in B.C. 4. Community versus hospital incidence: Further epidemiologic investigation is required to meaningfully separat e the isolates arising from the community or arising in the hospital setting. Breaking the number s down into those reported by community laboratories and those reported by in-patient settings would not necessarily reflect acquisition in...
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[…] very small % of all enterococci isolated in B.C. 4. Community versus hospital incidence: Further epidemiologic investigation is required to meaningfully separat e the isolates arising from the community or arising in the hospital setting. Breaking the number s down into those reported by community laboratories and those reported by in-patient settings would not necessarily reflect acquisition in...
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Management of Health Care Providers Pre and Post Exposure to Measles, Mumps or Rubella May, 2011 Vaccine Preventable Disease Expert Working Group Table of Contents Introduction ...
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1 What Vacc ines do Adults in BC need? Vaccine: Recommended and available for free: Recommended and available at cost: Available at cost: Chickenpox Adults who have not had two doses of vaccine or the disease Hepatitis A Adults with medical, occupation al, or lifestyle risks Adults who want protection Hepatitis B Adults with medical, occupational, or lifestyle risks Adults who want protection HPV vaccine (Bivalent) Limited...
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Page 1 of 3 June 2013 BC Immunization Schedule Immunizations, also known as vacc inations, are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. Some immunizations are given in a single shot or oral dose, while others require several doses over a period of time. In B.C., immunizations ar...
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Communicable Disease Control Immunization Program Section IIA – Immunization Schedules August 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 ROUTINE SCHEDULE S ...
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[…] with regards to communications prior ities and activities. The purpose of the CLG is to develop and implement communication strategies that will fu rther enable PICNet to meet its mandate. PICNet produces a monthly electronic newsletter in order to keep the infection prevention and control Community of Practice up-to-date on current PICNet activities. The newsletter is sent to all Community of Practice members...
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[…] surveilla nce, education/training and practice across th e continuum of care within the Province of British Columbia. Over the past few months this group has reac hed many milestones. The group produces a monthly electronic newsletter in order to keep our Community of Practice (C OP) up-to-date on current PICNet activities. The newsletter is sent to all COP members via email and is...
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Module 5: Surveillance Orientation Program for Infection Control Pr ofessionals Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals ICP Orientation Program Page i Table of Contents Module 5: Surveillance ...
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Module 7: Communicable Diseases Orientation Program for Infection Control Pr ofessionals Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals ICP Orientation Program Page i Table of Contents Module 7: Communicable Diseases ...
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Module 8: Occupational Health Orientation Program for Infection Control Pr ofessionals Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals ICP Orientation Program Page i Table of Contents Module 8: Occupational Health ...
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Module 9: Cleaning, Dis infection, and Sterilization of Medical Equipment and Devices Orientation Program for Infection Control Pr ofessionals Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals ICP Orientation Program Page i Table of Contents Module 9: Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization of Medical Equipment and Devices ...
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Module 10: Construction and Renovation Orientation Program for Infection Control Pr ofessionals Orientation Program for Infection Control Professionals ICP Orientation Program Page i Table of Contents Module 10: Construction and Renovation ...
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ICP Orientation Manual — Module Evaluation These modules have been developed to help make orientation to Infection Prevention & Control a worthwhile experience. Your feedback on the modules will be greatly appreciated and will help us make changes that maybe necessary. In addition to filling out the boxes please fill in the comments section to tell us exactly how you found these modules....
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[…] - PM Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization Module Key Concepts section Principles of cleaning/disinfection/sterilization Non -critical, semi- critical and critical devices Single -use devices Selection of disinfectants Reprocessing of re - usable devices Day 3 - AM Tour of reprocessing area – bring pages 9 - 12 of module with you Review daily activities for assigned areas Orientation Program for <mark...
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Influenza and Norovirus: Steps to Prevent Outbreaks Infections such as norovirus and influenza are more common in winter because people spend more time indoors, close to one another, making it easier for the infections to spread from person to person. The best ways to prevent the spread of these infections are frequent hand cleaning and staying home when sick ....
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PICNet September Newsletter Debugging Healthcare Together! September 2014 Infection Control Week Planning and Resources Infection Control Week is less than six weeks away! Have you planned your activities? We have posted lots of resources on the PICNet website, including a Planning and Communications Toolkit , new posters, and more. PICNet will also be vis iting residential care facilities throughout the lower mainland; if you'd...
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