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2017/10/31

PICNet_2018Conference_RegistrationForm_Nov

[…] from drop-down) Provincial Infection Control Network of BC Cheques are payable to Provincial Infection Control Network of BC. Province TOTAL Thurs Fri Attn. Romi Ranasinghe Role Method of payment Delegate I will be registering for the following days: (select from drop-down) Discount dates: Registration close: Do not leave blank Food allergies or dietary requirements (the buffet will already include vegetarian options) Name Organization Org Registration Fees:...

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2014/09/02

Join Our Community of Practice

[…] development through networking, engagement and collaboration. The success of the CoP is driven by a shared passion for IPC. To join, simply sign up for what interests you: Community of Practice: notifications include PICNet e- Newsletters with publication of new provincial infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines, surveillance reports and knowledge translation tools plus information about provincial IPC projects and events. You will also...

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2017/09/21

Conference Program and Handouts

You can read about our presenters here. Slide handouts can be downloaded via PDF icons below (for those presentations without an icon, we are not able to share the slides). For presentations that mentioned e-learning modules, the courses can be found via the icons below. Thursday March 8, 2018 March 8th Topic Presenter Slides 8:00–8:30 Registration and Breakfast Exhibitors 8:30–8:40 Welcome and Opening Remarks PICNet Medical...

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2017/09/05

PHAC Endoscopy Notice 2016 04 20

April 2016 Recommended practices for the prevention of endoscopy -related infections Background: The Public Health Agency of Canada (the Agency) was informed of an US outbreak of Carbapenem -resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) that was associated with reprocessed duodenoscopes (1). To date there have been no similar reports of outbreaks associated with duodenoscopes in Canada. Objective: To summarize what is known about the risk of CRE infect...

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2014/09/02

Respiratory Infections

[…] in health-care facilities. Public Health Agency of Canada. (2021). Using Ventilation and filtration to reduce aerosol transmission of COVID-19 in long-term care homes. Public Health Agency of Canada (2022). COVID-19: Guidance on indoor ventilation during the pandemic. World Health Organization. (2021). Roadmap to improve and ensure good indoor ventilation in the context of COVID-19. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. (2022). ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor...

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2017/08/07

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Canadian scientists find new way to attack antibiotic-resistant lung infections

Excerpted from CBC.ca Enzymes used to break down the walls built by microbes Canadian scientists have discovered a possible way to break through the defences of some antibiotic-resistant respiratory infections. It’s hoped that the findings could someday benefit people with cystic fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases who are at greater risk of infections. The research looked at biofilms, which are one of the main...

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2017/07/11

Psychology of Hand Hygiene SLIDES

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HAND HYGIENE: HOW TO IMPROVE HAND HYGIENE USING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE FRAMEWORKSJocelyn Srigley, MD, MSc, FRCPCMedical Microbiologist, BC Children’s & Women’s Hospitals, Vancouver, BCDirector, Infection Prevention & Control, Provincial Health Services Authority@Jocelyn Srigleywww.webbertraining.comJuly 13, 2017Hosted by Paul Webberpaul@webbertraining.com Disclosures•No conflicts of interest2 Objectives•Describe the psychological frameworks/theories that have been used to predict hand hygiene compliance, including motivators and barriers of hand hygiene•Review the...

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2014/09/02

Gastrointestinal Infections

[…] Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) June 2016 Other Resources Outbreak Preparedness, Prevention and Management in Congregate Living Settings Created By: Public Health Ontario (PHO) January 2024 Framework and Toolkit for Infection Prevention and Control in Outbreak Preparedness, Readiness and Response at the Health Care Facility Level Created By: World Health Organization (WHO) September 2022 Outbreak Preparedness: Prepare for the Unexpected Created By:...

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2017/07/10

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Paul Webber: recipient of IPAC-Canada’s 2017 Moira Walker Award for for International Service

[…] with the fewest barriers to access. Teleclass Education has no paid employees, and is accessed by health-care professionals in almost every country on the planet. The global version of Teleclass Education is funded by the World Health Organization, as well as by unrestricted grants from other NGOs and companies, and by registration fees. Teleclass Education was never created to make money (indeed it has...

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2014/09/02

Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms

[…] for Confirmed or Suspected CPO Infections Created by: BC Provincial Antimicrobial Clinical Expert Committee (PACE) and available on the BC Centre of Disease Control’s Antimicrobial Stewardship for health-care professionals webpage. Date: Updated July 2024 Antimicrobial Resistance Created By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) Created By: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) November 2023 Antimicrobial Resistance Created By: World...

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2014/09/02

Guidelines & Toolkits

[…] Specific Guidelines Setting specific infection prevention and control recommendations including home and community Care, long-term care, dental clinics, and perinatology. LEARN MORE Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization Infection prevention and control best practices for environmental cleaning and disinfection, and reprocessing of medical devices. LEARN MORE Personal Protective Equipment General information about personal protective equipment for infection and prevention control use. LEARN MORE Infectious Diseases and Conditions New page...

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2017/03/30

Screening for S aureus Before Surgery SLIDES

[…] 201-222. Poovikunnel T, Gethin G, Humphreys H. Mupirocin resistance; Clinical implications & potential alternatives for the eradication of MRSA. J. Antimicrobial Chemother 2015; 70: 2681-2692 4 Surgical Site Infection; Prevalence, Impact & Costs 5 SSI- Worldwide USA & Europe - 4.5 -7.1/100 hospitalised patients - 1.7- 41 x 10 6 patients - 3 rd most common HCAI Resource-poor countries - 15.4/100 hospitalised patients - Commonest HCAI...

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2014/09/02

PICNet Newsletter May2014

[…] authorities, PICNe t, and the BC Patient and Safety Quality Council) entered the Clean Shots campaign into CPSI's "What's Your Hand In It?" contest. We were selected as one of the four finalists, and on World Hand Hygiene day (May 5th), we pitched the idea to the three judges, Dragon's Den style. The presentations were broadcast across the country via...

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2014/09/02

PICNet Newsletter Feb2013

Page 1 of 1 PICNet PROVINCIAL INFECTION CONTROL NETWORK OF BRITISH COLUMBIA A program of the Provincial Health Services Authority February 2013 Education Resource Fund, Latest Surveillance Reports, and Correction to PICNet Calendar PICNet Education Resource Fund It's that time of year again! Applications for the PICNet Education Resource Fund are available for download. PICNet's Education Resource Fund provides educational grants of up to $1,000 annually to members...

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2014/09/02

PICNet Newsletter Nov2013

Page 1 of 2 PICNet November Newsletter Debugging Healthcare Together! Upcoming registration/application dates: Quick-Reference Lanyard Cards order - Nov 20, 2013 PICNet Conference Early Bird discount - Dec 31, 2013 Education Resource Fund applications - Jan 13, 2014 Lanyard Cards - Ready to Order! PICNet's Infection Control Quick -Reference Cards are now ready to order! Based on your input, there are two different cards: Card A - Risk...

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2017/01/10

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Medicines that reduce heartburn may also increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections

From The Washington Post: Most heartburn drugs reduce the production of the stomach acids that cause the burning pain. Might this lower acidity also have less desirable effects? The study The researchers analyzed data on 564,969 people, most of them 20 to 80 years old, including 188,323 who had been prescribed acid-suppressing medications. These drugs included proton-pump inhibitors (such as Nexium, Prilosec...

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2017/01/06

Ebola virus found in lungs of health care worker

From the Washington Post: Ebola has proven itself a tricky foe to get rid of in the human body. In numerous cases in which it was thought to be gone and patients fully recovered, the virus has been found in the eyes, semen, amniotic fluid, placenta, breast milk and central nervous system. Now a paper published in the journal PLOS Pathogens describes another possible hiding place for <mark...

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2014/09/02

HCC Report Q1 2013_2014

[…] e routines 2. Reporting our performance on a regular basis to senior leaders, physicians , and managers across the health authorities , and to the public 3. Using a variety of communications such as posters, newsletters, and posting of results on units 4. Making improvements in areas identified by healthcare staff , such as ensuring that hand cleaning products are readily available for all staff...

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2014/09/02

HCC Report Q2 of 2013_2014

[…] and after direct patient care 2. Reporting performance on a regular basis to senior leaders, physicians, and managers across the health authorities, and to the public 3. Using a variety of communications such as posters, newsletters, and posting of results on units 4. Making improvements to reduce the barriers identified, such as ensuring that hand cleaning products are readily available for all staff and...

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2014/08/29

CPO Surveillance Form

Surveillance Protocol for CPO in BC Appendix C – Surveillance Form for Carbapenemase Producing Organisms (CPO) Name of the Facility: ____________________________ 1. Contact BCPH MRL if the unique identifier has not been received 2 . Lack of consensus on the timeframe for the look back period. Communicate with PICNet if the reporting facility applies a different timeframe other than the past 12 months. 1...

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