[…] spread by droplet transmission through close contact with an infected person. Infected individuals are highly contagious and can transmit the virus for 24 hours before they show any symptoms. Each year, there are approximately 3,500 deaths from influenza and its complications across Canada . Influenza causes by far the most deaths among vaccine -preventable diseases, outpaci ng all other s co mbined. Hospitalized patients and seniors...
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Page 1 of 3 PICNet December Newsletter Debugging Healthcare Together December 2016 PICNet 2017 Conference: discount deadline Dec 18 Registration is open for PICNet's 2017 Educational Conference, and the deadline for the best discount is December 18th : just $110/day ($220 for both days). You can also get a discount on your 2018 confe rence registration by referring someone new for 2017! Find out...
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[…] percentage scor e reports how often HCW clean their hands when they are expected to do so. The health authorities do not all measure the compliance in exactly the same way (e.g. self -auditing versus dedicated auditors); however, all authorities are measuring the same thin g. How are we doing? The overall hand cleaning compliance was 77% in quarter 3 (Q 3) of fiscal year 2013/2014 ,...
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[…] 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Interior Health Fraser Vancouver Coastal Providence Vancouver Island Northern Health PHSA Health Authority Response Rates Health Respondents’ professional breakdown 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 Nursing Staff Clinical Support Services Other Administration Physician Contact Robin Wilson for more information robin.wilson@phsa.ca or 604 -887- 6273 10/5/2012 4 * Although Physicians have a relatively low response rate and may not provide a representative...
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[…] The percentage score reports how often HCW clean their hands when they are expected to do so. The health authorities do not all measure the compliance in exactly the same way (e.g. self -auditing versus dedicated auditors); however, all authorities are measuring the same thing. How are we doing? The overall hand cleaning compliance was 75% in quarter 2 (Q2) of fiscal year 2013/2014. Compliance before patient...
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Canadian researchers developing one-time flu vaccine from CTVNews.ca: Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. are developing a flu vaccine that would be administered only once, eliminating the need for the annual shot. Dr. Matthew Miller, an assistant professor of biochemistry at McMaster, is part of the team of researchers developing the universal vaccine. The basis of its success, he said, is that it targets an unchanging...
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[…] recall alert on this. The FDA has updated its June 1, 2016 Safety Communication to provide new information about Mycobacterium chimaera (M. chimaera) infections associated with the use of the LivaNova PLC (formerly Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH) Stӧckert 3T Heater-Cooler in U.S. patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgeries. This communication also contains updated recommendations to help prevent the spread of infection related to the use of these...
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[…] Discharge cleaning Families and Visitors: Clean hands before entering and when leaving room Staff: Point-of-Care Risk Assessment • When there is a risk of splash or spray, wear face and eye protection. Equipment • Use dedicated equipment. • Equipment that cannot be dedicated must be cleaned and disinfected before removing from room. Clean hands with A) hand foam/gel, or B) soap and water Put on gown...
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[…] the PICNet’s Surveillance Steering Committee and Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group Communications Sub -committee. Hand cleaning compliance in acute care facilities, Q2 of 2015/2016 Prepared by the Provincial Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia December 201 5 Why are we measuring hand c leaning compliance? Every year, more than 200,000 patients get infections while receiving healthcare in Canada , resulting in more than 8,000 deaths...
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[…] these days, in pills and powders marketed as super supplements. Probiotics are said to improve digestive and immune health. They’re touted as potential treatments for conditions ranging from inflammatory bowel disease to eczema to tooth decay. Scientific evidence, however, does not necessarily support those claims. Studies in rodents and small groups of humans point to possible health benefits of consuming probiotics. But there have been only a...
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From the Public Health Agency of Canada, updated January 15, 2016 The risk assessment is reviewed on a regular basis and updated as required. Risk Assessment The public health risk posed by MERS-CoV to Canada is considered low based on available information at this time. The risk may change as new information arises. MERS-CoV is considered a zoonotic virus that can lead to secondary infections among people. Many community-acquired infections are thought...
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Do your staff know the four moments for hand hygiene? .This may be easier to remember as “Clean your hands before and after contact with the patient or patient environment.” Two important points: 1. Although the provincial hand hygiene compliance rate is an impressive 88% after patient/environment contact, the before rate is only 78% – which is below the target rate of 80%. Remind your staff, cleaning their hands BEFORE contact with the...
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[…] Hand Hygiene Working Group of British Columbia October 2015 Why are we measuring hand c leaning compliance? Every year, more than 200,000 patients get infections while receiving healthcare in Canada, resulting in more than 8,000 deaths . These infections can easily be transmitted among patients, healthcare workers (HCW) , and visitors by direct person- to-person touch or by touching contaminated shared surfaces . Proper hand hygiene can...
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[…] hand cleaning. The percentage score reports how often HCW clean their hands when required to do so. The health authorities do not all measure the compliance in exactly the same way (e.g. self -auditing versus dedicated auditors); however, all health authorities are measuring the same thing. How are we doing? The overall hand cleaning compliance was 83% in quarter 4 of fiscal year 201 4/201 5, which...
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[…] VALUES Additional Representatives ($150 registration each) PICNet 2016 Educational Conference Any notes or special requests: Tel: 604-875-4844 x 22984 Click here to view floorplan Please note: exhibitors with equipment must book a table that has designated equipment space (denoted with ‘E’ on floorplan). Shipping 1. Regular Exhibitor Table 2. Table with equipment space Options 1-3 include two complimentary registrations. 3. Meal/break Sponsorship + Table (each $400...
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[…] hand cleaning. The percentage score reports how often HCW clean their hands when required to do so. The health authorities do not all measure the compliance in exactly the same way (e.g. self -auditing versus dedicated auditors); however, all health authorities are measuring the same thing. How are we doing? The overall hand cleaning compliance was 82% in quarter 3 (Q 3) of fiscal year 201 4/201...
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[…] LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION AND ACTION IN PUBLIC HEALTH. —Public Health Agency of Canada Également disponible en fran çais sous le titre : Lignes directrices pour la prévention et le contrôle des infections : Trousse d’outils de l’ évaluation critique To obtain additional information , please contact: Public Health Agency of Canada Address Locator 0900C2 Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9 Tel.: 613 -957 -2991 Toll free: 1 -866...
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