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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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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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2024/03/13

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2024-03-14 Slides_Emergency Health Preparedness

[…] et al. , 2021 10 Kerala (India) Quantitative descriptive study Regional response Saleh et al. , 2022 11 Nigeria Narrative analysis of practices NCDC learning mechanisms from Lassa and COVID -19 outbreaks Agnew, 2021 12 USA Narrative analysis of practices Political ideology Ansah et al. , 2021 13 Singapore Narrative analysis of practices Mitigation vs containment Atsawarungru angkit et al., 2020 14 Global; Asia , Europe,...

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Andrea Vu Tran

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2014/09/11

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program-for-older-adults

[…] <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/assisted_living_notes.pdf">Program for Older Adults – notes for slides</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/assisted_living_photos.pdf">Photographs for Bugs Bingo game</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/15_bingo_cards.pdf">Bugs Bingo cards</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/crossword.pdf">Large print crossword puzzle</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/word_find.pdf">Large print word search</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>These resources were developed for residents in communal living settings such as assisted living facilities, lodges and long term care or for older adults attending day programs.  <mark...

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2014/09/11

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order-form-for-print-materials-in-bc

[…] wpcf7-text quantity" aria-invalid="false" /></span></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table width="98%" class="orderform white border productdescriptions"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="col1"><img src="http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/wp-content/uploads/orderform-activityplacemat.png" alt="" title="orderform-pamphlet" width="168" height="108" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2195" /></td> <td valign="top" class="col2"> <strong>Activity Placemat</strong></p> <p> Word search, crossword, coloring </p> <p>English</p> <p>11" x 17" </td> <td valign="top" class="col3"> <table class="quantity"> <tr> <td></td> <td>Quantity</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap quantity-englishactivityplacemat"><input type="text" name="quantity-englishactivityplacemat" value="" size="5" maxlength="10" class="wpcf7-form-control...

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2023/10/11

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PICNet News, PICNet Newsletter

PICNet Newsletter – October 2023

[…] range of viral respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This transition aligns with the following announcement and changes: Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness season | BC Gov News (Sep 28, 2028) COVID-19-specific information is being removed from the BCCDC COVID-19 Infection Control webpage and updated VRI guidelines can be accessed on the Respiratory...

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Andrea Vu Tran

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2023/10/05

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Provincial PPE Additional Precautions IPC Audit Tool Approved Oct. 5 2023 Final

[…] protective equipment (PPE), to help them assess health care worker (HCW) competency and compliance with PPE donning and doffing procedures when providing care to patients on additional precautions. The PPE donning and doffing procedures assessed in this audit tool are based on the most common procedures and types of PPE. Organization or facility procedures may vary based on different methods and types of PPE...

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Noorsallah Esmail

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2014/09/11

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SectionIIAImmunizationSchedulesOctober32012FINAL

[…] dose to be administered by 8 months less 1 day of age.  Yearly influenza immunization is recommended for infants and children 6 – 59 months of age during the influenza season (i.e., two doses in the first year of vaccine receipt and one dose in subsequent years).  Unimmunized Aboriginal children: Two doses of Hepatitis A, given at least 6 months apart....

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2014/09/11

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HealthlinkBC BC Immunization Schedule

[…] Immunizations, also known as vaccinations, 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 e given by public health nurses in your...

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2014/09/11

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ImmunizeBC AdultVaccines

1 What Vaccines 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 one time...

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2023/08/24

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2023-08-24 Slides_Controlling the Spread of CPE

[…] 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 the risk are costly for the community and are associated with...

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Andrea Vu Tran

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2024/03/21

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PICNet-Surveillance-Protocol-for-CPO_C-auris_2024_Appendix_B_to_G_fillable_updated

[…] for Carbapenemase -Producing Organisms (CPO) Testing Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) Revised January 17, 2024 Page 14 Appendix C - Surveillance Form for Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms (CPO) OR Candida auris (C. auris) Identified in Acute Care Facility 1 Organism 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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Andrea Vu Tran

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