[…] 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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Hand cleaning compliance in the healthcare facilities, Q3 2015/2016 Prepared by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia (PHHWG) May 2016 What is hand cleaning? Hand cleaning means using an alcohol- based hand rub or soap and water to kill or remove germs on hand surfaces . Wh y is hand cleaning important ? Both patients in acute care facilities and residents in residential...
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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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[…] Serious complications noted: Two patient deaths and one transfer to hospice Two I&D of local site One DVT from PICC line placed to treat PVC-BSI Ten events that would be reportable in to CMS ( USA government mandate) under current regulations 8 MRSA bacteremias 2 C. diff 9 More to the S. aureus story… Further analysis of the Pennsylvania data Included all non-central...
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[…] IP resources Note: Opinions expressed in this presentation are my own, and do not represent the opinion of, or endorsement by, BJC HealthCare 5 The real question… Do you have everything you need to succeed today? Right people Right equipment Right support Evaluate regularly 6 Background – IP Personnel Resources Study on the efficacy of nosocomial infection control (SENIC Project) Mid-1980s: 1...
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[…] and Control with Accreditation Canada Qmentum Program Chingiz Amirov MSc-QIPS, MPH, CIC Director, Infection Prevention and Control, Baycrest Health Sciences Hosted by Julie Langlois Accreditation Canada Sponsored by www.gojo.com www.webbertraining.com April 28, 2017 Outline Accreditation in CCC/Rehab/LTC The study of " Getting Ready " Evidence beyond the guidelines Tips & pointers 2 What is accreditation? " An ongoing process of assessing your organization against...
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[…] granted orphan drug designation to its drug candidate ATI-1501. This medicine removes the bitter taste from a long-standing drug so that children are more willing to take it, thereby improving its effectiveness. It is the latest step for a young company that has created excitement in the region’s biotech community. Appili was formed last year when CEO Kevin Sullivan, one of the most...
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[…] — dubbed an ovillanta — in Guatemala, where species of the Aedes mosquito can carry dengue, chikungunya and Zika. The insects transmit the viruses among people through their bites. The ovillanta — “llanta” is one word in Spanish for tire — is made from a piece of tire shaped to contain water and a pheromone solution to attract female mosquitoes. <mark...
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Page 1 of 2 PICNet March Newsletter Debugging Healthcare Together March 2016 PICNet Educational Conference: Presentation Slides Thanks to everyone who made the 2016 PICNet Educational Conference such a success! Presentation slides are available for download on the Conference Program page. (Any that are missing will be posted by the end of the week). Videos from the pre -conference workshop will be available after...
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[…] time. 3 Upcoming… CDI Background/literature Case definition Fraser Health picture Case review Initiatives 4 C difficile Infection Background C. difficile is the most common healthcare -associated pathogen in USA (Muto) CDC named C. diff as an urgent threat because of its association with antibiotic use and, CDI is a major cause of morbidity and mortality...
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[…] with results http://www.teachingperspectives.com/tpi/ Planning Planning Programs for Adult Learners Rosemary Caffarella Book http://www.amazon.ca/Planning - Programs-Adult -Lear ners - Practical/dp/0470770376 Theoretical Foundations of Education Program Planning Thomas J. Sork, UBC Journal article Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions Volume 10, Issue 1, Article first published online: 18 JAN 2007 Engagement The Art of Teaching Adults Peter Renner Book http://www.amazon.ca/The -Art - Teaching -Adults...
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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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FMT: Just another "crap" shoot? Ted Steiner, M.D. 2016 PICNet meeting March 4, 2016 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE SLIDE In the past 2 years I have been an employee of: In the past 2 years I have been a consultant of: Cubist, Merck, Pendopharm In the past 2 years I have held investments in the following pharmaceutical organizations, medical devices companies or communications firms: <mark...
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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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[…] and Promotion (Public Health Ontario), Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee. Best practices for environmental cleaning and control of infections in all health care settings. Toronto, ON: Queen’s Printer for Ontario; Dec 2009 Rose, Eric. IC Today. Accessed February 13, 2016. http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/articles/2011/04/environmental -services- and-healthcare-associated-infections.aspx#disqus_thread Rutala WA et al. Selection of the ideal disinfectant. ICHE 2014;35:855-865 References Rutala et al. Effectiveness of improved hydrogen...
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Acknowledgements: Thanks to the PICNet’s Surveillance Steering Committee and Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group Communications Sub-committee. Hand cleaning compliance in residential care facilities , Q2 of 2015/2016 Prepared by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia December 201 5 What is the risk of infections in residential care facilities? Residential care facilities ( RCFs) are home -like environment s that provide 24- hour...
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[…] Provincial rate per 10,000 inpatient days (95% CI) 4.9 (4.4- 5.4) 5.2 (4.6 -5.7) 5.7 ( 5 .2 -6 .3 ) Highlights · The provincial rate of new MRSA cases associated with the reporting facility in Q2 of 2015/16 was lower than the previous quarter (Q1 of 2015/16), but the difference was not statistically significant · The rate in Q2...
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[…] CDI associated with the reporting facility 326 339 242 Total inpatient days 653,030 649,497 650,436 Provincial rate per 10,000 inpatient days (95% CI) 5.0 ( 4.5-5.6) 5.2 (4.7- 5.8) 3.7 ( 3.3 -4.2) Highlights · In Q2 2015/16, t he provincial rate of CDI associated with the reporting facility was relatively stable compared to the previous quarter (Q1 2015/16), and following a...
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[…] of several antibiotics in farm animals, saying a voluntary approach the agency proposed last year will lead to more "judicious use" of the drugs in agriculture. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy ( http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/fs/food-disease/ news/nov1011petitions.html , accessed 11/11/11) 51 Progress? "The FDA released a policy document stating that agricultural uses of antibiotics should be limited to assuring animal health, and...
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[…] (IBS) and lack of vitamin D. There is no single known cause and no single known cure for IBS, although food and stress have been identified as aggravating factors. In the study by the University of Sheffield’s Molecular Gastroenterology Research Group, 82 per cent of the 52 IBS sufferers tested had insufficient levels of vitamin D. Read the full news article...
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