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2025/04/24

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1003652 Surveillance Protocol for Carbapenemase Producing Organisms (CPO) – 2014 Feb 07

Page 1 of 10 Surveillance Protocol for Carbapenemase Producing Organisms (CPO) in British Columbia Adapted from the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program (CNISP) document "Surveillance for Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Rods Infections, March 26, 2013". Version: February 7, 2014 Cliff Number: 1003652 Contacts: Dr. Linda Hoang Program Head, Public Health Advanced Bacteriology/Mycology Lab BC Public Health Microbiology & Reference Laboratory Phone: (604) 707-2618 Email: Linda.Hoang@bccdc.ca Guanghong Han Epidemiologist,...

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Raunika Lertnamvongwan

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2025/04/01

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PICNet Publication Barriers to HCW adherence to IPAC during COVID-19

[…] authorities and settings, who provided feedback on readability and content.Participant recruitment The online survey was administered using the secure REDCap platform. 11Recruitment of participants occurred from August 11, 2021, to September 24, 2021, via staff newsletters and commu- nication platforms of each health authority, as well as social media and public websites of affiliated organizations. To incentivize participation, 6 participants were randomly chosen to...

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Raunika Lertnamvongwan

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2025/03/03

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Coronavirus Policy Communique Mar 2020

[…] well as Communique 2020-02 (Fit Testing for N95 Respirators). Both former policies are rescinded and replaced by this amalgamated and updated policy. This document outlines Ministry of Health requirements for preventing and controlling novel coronavirus in health authorities. Key additions include: Family and visitor policy for all health care facilities; Additional measures to mitigate the demand for N95 r espirators and other critical PPE ....

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2014/09/15

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PICNet_Annual_Report_06_07

[…] 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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2025/03/03

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Ministry Communique – May 19 2020 IPAC for LTC

[…] Prevention and Control for Novel Coronavirus (COVID - 19) DETAILS: This document replaces the March 20, 2020 version of Communique 2020-01. This document outlines Ministry of Health requirements for preventing and controlling novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in health authorities. Key additions include: Updated guidance for Long-Term Care and Seniors Assisted Living settings. Updated family and visitor guidance. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1 9 , 2020 MINISTRY CONTACT:...

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2025/02/28

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Lunch & Learn

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[…] to my current practice? What are the barriers to implementing EIP & how can I overcome them? Presenters: Richard Dixon BSc, HSM, is the Co-Founder of CHAIR. He has the experience of a 40-year career in healthcare administration, planning, design, and operation including infection control, 10 years of experience managing scientific studies for infection control, and a long history of developing...

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Raunika Lertnamvongwan

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2025/01/10

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PICNet Surveillance Protocol for CPO_C auris_2025-01-06_Appendix_D_fillable

Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) Revised Januar y 6 , 2024 Page 19 Appendix D – Addendum Form for Carbapenemase -Producing Organisms (CPO) OR Candida aur is (C. aur is) Infections Identified in Acute Care Facility N B: This form should be complete if a) the case was identified as a CPO or C. auris infection; b) the case was <mark...

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Sabbir Hossain

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2025/01/10

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PICNet Surveillance Protocol for CPO_C auris_2025-01-06_Appendix_G_fillable

Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) Revised Januar y 6 , 2024 Page 23 Appendix G - Enhanced Surveillance Form for Carbapenemase -P r od uc in g Or g anisms (C P O) OR Candida aur is (C. aur is) Identified in the Community 1 Or ganism CPO OR C. auris If a patient is colonized and/or infected with both CPO and C....

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Sabbir Hossain

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2025/01/10

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PICNet Surveillance Protocol for CPO_C auris_2025-01-06_Appendix_F_fillable

Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) Revised Januar y 6 , 2024 Page 22 Appendix F – Letter to Ordering Provider in Response to CPO or C. aur is Cases Identified in the Community Date: Dear Health Care Provider (ordering provider), Re: Patient Last name, First name; PHN; DOB Public Health has received laboratory notification that your patient tested positive for a carbapenemase-producing organism (CPO)...

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Sabbir Hossain

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2025/01/10

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PICNet Surveillance Protocol for CPO_C auris_2025-01-06_Appendix_E_fillable

Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) Revised Januar y 6 , 2024 Page 21 Appendix E – Notification of Ongoing Carbapenemase-Pr od uc in g Organism s (CPO) or Candida aur is (C. aur is ) Transmission A. Notification Information Health Author ity: _________________ Facility Name: ______________ Unit: _________ ____ C ontact Per son: ___________________ Title: _______________________ C ontact Phone: _______________ _____ Email: _________ _____________...

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Sabbir Hossain

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2025/01/10

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PICNet Surveillance Protocol for CPO_C auris_2025-01-06_Appendix_D_fillable

Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) Revised Januar y 6 , 2024 Page 19 Appendix D – Addendum Form for Carbapenemase -Producing Organisms (CPO) OR Candida aur is (C. aur is) Infections Identified in Acute Care Facility N B: This form should be complete if a) the case was identified as a CPO or C. auris infection; b) the case was <mark...

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Sabbir Hossain

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2025/01/10

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PICNet Surveillance Protocol for CPO_C auris_2025-01-06_Appendix_C_fillable

Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) Revised Januar y 6 , 2024 Page 15 Ap pendix C - Surveillance Form for Carbapenemase -Producing Organisms (CPO) OR Candida aur is (C. aur is) Identified in Acute Care Facility 1 Or ganism CPO OR C. auris If a patient is colonized and/or infected with both CPO and C. auris , please fill out two separate forms for...

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Sabbir Hossain

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2014/09/15

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PICNet Newsletter Jun2014

PICNet June Newsletter Debugging Healthcare Together! June 2014 Clean Shots hand hygiene photo contest Congratulations to the Clean Shots winners, and thanks to everyone who made the contest such a success. If you haven't already checked out all the great photos, you can view the full set or the 100 finalists . (If you're using an older browser and have problems viewing the...

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2014/09/15

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PICNet Newsletter Apr2014

[…] grand prize of an iPad mini, there are also weekly random drawings for gift cards, and the health authority that submits the most photos will win a trophy. You can check out the latest photos in the photo gallery (and if you have an older browser that won't display the pa ge correctly, you can also view the photos in...

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2024/11/08

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How to hand wash

[…] to cover all hand surfaces 1 2 Your hands are now safe 13 Rinse hands with water 10 Gently pat hands dry with paper towel Use towel to turn off faucet 11 12 Rub between fingers 5 Rub hands palm to palm 3 Rub back of the hands 4 Rub back of fingers in each palm 6 7 8 Rub each thumb Rub finger nails <mark...

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Raunika Lertnamvongwan

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2024/11/08

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How to use hand sanitizer

[…] if hands are visibly soiled. 2024.11.06 Adapted from the World Health Organization hand hygiene posters by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group How to use hand sanitizer? Rub between fingers 4 Rub back of fingers in each palm 5 6 Rub each thumb 8 Rub wrists until dry 7 Rub finger nails in each palm 9 Once dry, your hands are safe Rub hands...

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Raunika Lertnamvongwan

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2024/10/25

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2024-10-24 Slides_Why Certify

Why Certify? The value of certification in infection prevention and control.PRESENTERS:ShaziaIrum, RN, MSC, MBA, CIC, CPHQ &Steven J. Schweon, RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, LTC-CIP, CPHQ, FSHEA, FAPIC ShaziaIrum, RN, MSC, MBA, CIC, CPHQ •CBIC Ambassador•Infection Control Specialist at King Salman Center for Kidney Diseases•First CIC® Certified: 2019 Steven J. Schweon, RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, LTC-CIP, CPHQ, FSHEA, FAPIC•CBIC Director•Infection Prevention Consultant•First CIC® Certified: 1997•First LTC-CIP® Certified:...

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Andrea Vu Tran

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2025/06/16

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2025_06_16_C.auris_IPC_Final

www.picnet.ca Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Candid a a uris (C . auris ) in Health Care Settings Revised: June 16 , 2025 Revision 2.0 — updated from July 3, 2024, Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Candida auris (C. auris) for Health Care Settings . 2 Interim IPC Guidance for C. auris in...

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Stephanie Burniston

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2024/08/12

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2024-07-18 Slides_CBIC and the Future of IPC Certification

Presented by:Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP, CAE & Andrea FlinchumMPH, 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: 20223Andrea Flinchum,...

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Andrea Vu Tran

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2025/03/31

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1306231-Communique-2025-03-IPC-Measures-for-Preventing-VRI

[…] and Scope • This policy protects health care workers (clinical and non- clinical), patients, residents, clients, visitors, and the public by outlining provincia l e xpectations for the implementation of infection prevention and control measures in health authority facilities, programs, and services, including emergency health services, outpatient clinics and ambulatory care settings. Definitions • Clinical health care workers: All health care workers (HCW)...

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Noorsallah Esmail

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