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2015/07/15

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CAUTI Guidelines (2009)

[…] of Medicine, Hospital Epidemiologist David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA RAMSEY, Keith M., MD Professor of Medicine Medical Director of Infection Control Pitt County Memorial SINGH, Nalini, MD, MPH Professor of Pediatrics Epidemiology and International Health George Washington University Children’s National Medical Center SOULE, Barbara M., RN, MPA, CIC Practice Leader Infection Prevention Services Joint Commission Resources/Joint Commission International SCHECTER, William, P., MD...

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2018/10/01

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Infection Control News: Sept 24-28, 2018

Toronto Public Health confirmed 27 human cases of West Nile virus this summer. News. In Winnipeg, clean needle distribution continue to raise, but efforts are still needs in order to dispose of them safely. In one location, they found more than 1300 dirty needles. News. A long-awaited inquiry has opened in the UK into how contaminated blood was used to treat thousands of people in the...

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2018/07/17

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Infection Control News: July 9-13, 2018

[…] Environmental decontamination 1: what is it and why is it important? Journal Scientists hope to unlock the secret of how mucus fights infection and pave the way for developing new antibacterial substances in the future. News | Journal Influenza-MRSA co-infection may require Vancomycin plus second antibiotic. Journal    Rare STI could turn into superbug, doctors warn. Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) has similar symptoms to chlamydia but is...

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2014/09/03

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PICNet_Annual_Report_09-10

[…] the newly introduced Hand Hygiene Resource Page. A more comprehensive analysis of website usage will be available for the next fiscal year, once tracking has commenced for a full period. 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 vi a email...

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2014/09/15

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PICNet_Annual_Report_09-10

[…] the newly introduced Hand Hygiene Resource Page. A more comprehensive analysis of website usage will be available for the next fiscal year, once tracking has commenced for a full period. 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 vi a email...

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2018/08/27

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Infection Control News: Aug 20-24, 2018

[…] dog lick? Veterinarian Dr. Ted Morris talks about a rare and potentially deadly bacterial infection that can come from a dog or cat lick. Video. Europe sees sharp rise in measles: 41,000 cases, 37 deaths. News Pregnancy planning for HIV-positive patients. For pregnant women, the chance of transmitting the HIV to the baby is nearly zero. Absolute zero could be achieved if the patient...

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2019/04/01

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Infection Control News: March 25-29, 2019

Zika. The US CDC downgraded its travel restriction guidelines for pregnant women. Zika transmission has dropped in 88 countries. According to the CDC, the only country pregnant women should avoid traveling to is India.  News. CDC zika webpage The Interior Health Authority has confirmed a new case of measles in 100 Mile House, B.C., nearly two weeks after a previous case of the infection was discovered in the southern...

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2014/09/03

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PICNet_Annual_Report_07_08

[…] 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 via email and...

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2014/09/15

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PICNet_Annual_Report_07_08

[…] 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 via email and...

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2023/08/31

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2023 CPO / C. auris Symposium

[…] Epidemiology and transmission of carbapenemase-producing organisms in an acute care setting in Fraser Health Overview of CPO surveillance practice – HA responses to questionnaire C. auris epidemiology and surveillance globally and in BC Provincial C. auris characterization by PHL Click to view video Click to view video Click to view video Click to view video Click to view <mark...

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2019/03/25

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Infection Control News: March 18-22, 2019

Canadian experts say prolonged antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease ‘harmful’.  News Children’s noses ‘hold clues’ to serious lung infections. News Drug-resistant superbugs may have found a new foe in the Irish soil. News Nearly four in 10 US HIV infections from people unaware of infection. News Being in outer space can have some odd effects on the body, including triggering dormant herpes viruses to reawaken,...

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2022/09/06

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IPAC News for the week of August 29 – September 2, 2022

[…] SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections and reinfections during the Omicron wave. Journal    Advancing Diagnostic Stewardship for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antibiotic Resistance, and Sepsis. Journal    Students, schools gearing up for first in-person orientation since COVID-19 halted events. News   Iraq: Cholera outbreak tops 1,000 cases. News   Monkeypox outbreak can be stopped in Europe, WHO says. News   COVID-19 viral loads in major Sask....

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2018/11/13

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Infection Control News: Nov 05-09, 2018

Needle phobia keeps many adults from getting the annual flu shot. Here’s why that fear needs to be addressed, with different ways to fight the fear of needles. News. Why are there so many shortages of common vaccines? Either there has been a spike in demand somewhere in the world, or there has been a manufacturing problem that is interfering with supply. Find more in this article. <mark...

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2018/10/15

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Infection Control News: Oct 9-12, 2018

[…] University analyzed the bacteria in the mouths of 226 2-year-olds and found that a child’s oral microbiota can be used as a tool to predict weight gain during the first two years of their life. News. From CBC.com: 5 new Ebola cases confirmed in eastern Congo. The current epidemic in Congo’s North Kivu and Ituri provinces has seen 140 confirmed cases since July, 108 of whom...

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2019/02/19

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Infection Control News: February 11-15, 2019

[…] in surgical and ICU patient. Stool testing cannot distinguish C. diff infection from asymptomatic colonisation. There is an opportunity for quality improvement. Study Mexican researchers may have found possible cure for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). News The Public Health Agency of Canada says at least 30 Canadians who had surgery at a clinic in Tijuana, Mexico are at risk of potentially deadly infection.News. Information...

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2014/09/15

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PICNet_Annual_Report_2011-2012_

[…] The new site is much easier for the site administrator to update and modify, and feedback from users has been very positive. PICNet also purchased the domain www.picnet.ca so that when users search "PICNet" (using Google or another search engine), the Provincial Infection Control Network should now be first in their search results. Communications Survey and Planning In October 2011, a new Communications Coordinator joined the...

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2016/03/07

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HelenEvans_Communicating with HCW

[…] of BC Communicating with Healthcare Workers: the old, the new, the tried… and the untried PICNet Educational Conference March 2016 {Inform {Educate {Remind {Refresh {Reassure {Reinforce {Respond {Listen {Practices {Protocols {Resources {Reasons {Changes {Developments { News {Issues {Questions {Confusion Why communicate? Choices, choices! So which do we use? Audience (s) Ty p e o f information Format Preferences Urgency Permanence Sensitive/ Confidential = dictates Quotes from...

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2014/09/25

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PIDAC_Surveillance_2014

[…] 9. Acces s to ongoing IPAC advice and guidance to support staff and resolve differences are available to the health care setting . 10. There are established procedures for receiving and responding appropriately to all international, national, regional and local health a dvisories in all health care settings. Health advisories are communicated promptly to all affected staff and regular updates are provided. Current advisories...

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2015/07/21

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CARSS-2015-eng

[…] growing threat to the health of Canadians. Increased national and international surveillance will be essential to inform targeted effective actions that will prevent the worst-case scenario, where infections are no longer treatable with antimicrobials. The good news is that continued progress towards mitigating the impact of AMR and enhancing the stewardship of antimicrobials across sectors is well within the influence of actors in Canada. The...

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2017/04/18

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Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance teleclass SLIDES

[…] is missing? •New approaches –Building an IPC "fire -break" – New approaches to AMS – Re -assessing older agents • The daunting future for Australia – What we can do about it 134 Issues • International trade rules allow testing for drug residues, not AMR pathogens • Australia (2012) – Senate enquiry: – 341 tests on 194 seafood consignments – 96.4% passed – Positives – fluoroquinolones...

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