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Gauthier Titus Disinfection HANDOUTS

Jim Gauthier and Titus Wong Presentation at PICNet 2018 Conference 1 Titus Wong MD, MHSc, FRCPCRegional Medical Director, Infection Control, VCH Division of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, VGH Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Jim Gauthier, MLT, CICSenior Clinical Advisor, Infection Prevention Diversey Inc.  DISCLOSURES J Gauthier Diversey T Wong: Merck Pfizer Te c k bioMérieux Theravance Steriliz Accerlerate Dx DISCLAIMER:  The views presented  are to generate  discussion and does  not necessarily fully  represent the  opinions of the  speakers  Jim Gauthier and Titus Wong Presentation at PICNet 2018 Conference 2 •Jim: Argue for the use of liquid disinfectants •Titus: Argue against the use of liquid  disinfectants •Jim and Titus: Rebuttal •You: Audience Questions (and cheers) Objectives Divine Disinfectants Jim Gauthier, MLT CIC Senior Clinical Advisor, Infection Prevention Diversey  Jim Gauthier and Titus Wong Presentation at PICNet 2018 Conference 3 The Environment • Not thought to play a role for quite a few  years • Otter (2011) – Reviews evidence of pathogens and potential  pathogens shed into environment – Notes that survival is days, weeks, months Otter 2011 Jim Gauthier and Titus Wong Presentation at PICNet 2018 Conference 4 •PHAC...

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Naus Vaccines HANDOUTS

Monika Naus MD MHSc FRCPC FACPM BC Centre for Disease Control School of Population and Public Health University of British Columbia Immunization across the age span: What’s new and/or improved? PICNet 2018 Educational Conference March 9 2018 - 2 Conflicts of interest: I have no affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial or other industry interest Roles related to immunization in Canada Manufacturer Health Canada and Public Health...

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Cdiff Asymptomatic Carriers SLIDES

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Control of CPE in an Endemic Setting Teleclass Slides, Dec.12.18

[…] for CPE carriers Environmental hygiene Content 2 Singapore is endemic for major CPEs Kalisvar et al; CID 2017:64 (Suppl 2) 3 Mechanisms of carbapenem resistance in Enterobacteriaceae 4 Mechanism of resistance and epidemic potential Since the introduction, CPE had easily taken over NCPCRE Kalisvar et al; CID 2017:64 (Suppl 2) 5 Mechanism of resistance and epidemic potential Chia, P.Y. et al. Manuscript under review In a prospective...

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Control of CPE in an Endemic Setting Teleclass Slides, Dec.12.18

[…] for CPE carriers Environmental hygiene Content 2 Singapore is endemic for major CPEs Kalisvar et al; CID 2017:64 (Suppl 2) 3 Mechanisms of carbapenem resistance in Enterobacteriaceae 4 Mechanism of resistance and epidemic potential Since the introduction, CPE had easily taken over NCPCRE Kalisvar et al; CID 2017:64 (Suppl 2) 5 Mechanism of resistance and epidemic potential Chia, P.Y. et al. Manuscript under review In a prospective...

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Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes Teleclass Slides, Feb.27.20

[…] 13 QIN-QIOs Required as part of the Social Security Act Each QIN-QIO serves a region of 2-6 states and territories 14 Growth of NH Enrollment in NHSN Number of Enrolled NHs Source: Quarterly CDC NHSN Newsletters March 2012-March 2018 3,269 facilities currently enrolled (March 2018) Infection Surveillance in Nursing Homes CMS funds the QIN-QIO C. Diff Infection Reporting & Reduction Project begins Creation of NHSN...

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Pet Zoonosis Teleclass Slides, Sep.10.20

Look at What the Cat Scratched In Pet Associated Zoonoses: What’s New and Relevant for Infection Prevention and Control Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM Assistant Professor Hosted by Martin Kiernan martin@webbertraining.com www.webbertraining.com September 10, 2010 Conflict of Interest Statement The speaker declares he has no competing interests Objectives Recall key pathogens associated with companion-animal (pet) zoonoses Describe current knowledge on the epidemiology of these...

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PICNet’s Role in British Columbia’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response

[…] What is PICNet? • PICNet is a provincial health improvement network (HIN) within PHSA (Executive Leader, Dr. Maureen O’Donnell, Executive Vice President Clinical Policy, Planning and Partnerships) • Connect healthcare professionals province -wide from across the continuum of care • Create guidelines, tools and education resources using evidence- based practice • Develop and monitor provincial surveillance programs for healthcare -associated infections and performance measurements (e.g. hand cleaning...

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Immune Compromised Populations

[…] & C o n t r o l BC Cancer Services Provided • Inpatient cancer care – Vancouver , 21 beds • Outpatient visits – consultation, follow -up, supportive • Cancer Treatment – chemo, radiation therapy, brachytherapy • Surgical Services • Diagnostics – PET/CT , MRI, scopes • Supportive Care & Services – SLP , Nutrition, Psychiatry, Counselling • Pain & Symptom Management Clinics • Hereditary Cancer...

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2022-07-27 Slides_Risk Factors for Environmental Spread of MDRO

Risk Factors for the Environmental Spread of Different Multi Drug-Resistant OrganismsJean –Ralph Zahar, French-MuslimHospital, Bobigny, FranceA Webber Training TeleclassHosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.comwww.webbertraining.com1"Risk factors for the environmental spread of different multi drug-resistant organisms"Jean –Ralph ZaharInfection Control UnitFrench-MuslimHospital, Bobigny, Francejeanralph.zahar@aphp.frwww.webbertraining.comJuly 27, 2022Hosted by Paul Webberpaul@webbertraining.comShould we be interested in this issue?•A definite increase in the prevalence of MDRO colonization•Increased risk of hospital acquisition•In case of acquisition a risk...

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2023-05-19_IPAC poster_VRI Guidelines_v7

PARTNERED with Public Health. The PICNet Medical Co-Director and a Medical Health Officer co-led a provincial working group to develop the guidelines. IN COLLABORATION WITH health authority infection prevention & control (IPC) and workplace health and safety (WHS) colleagues, revisions were made to the 2018 Provincial Respirator y Outbreak Prevention and Control Guidelines in B.C. Development of Viral Respiratory Infection Outbreak Guidelines for Health-care Facilities in British...

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8_2023-09-27_How to wear medical mask_8-5x11_v4

2023.09.27 OR OR HOW TO WEAR A MEDICAL MASK Clean your hands with hand sanitizer or soap and water before touching the medical mask. Check the new mask to make sure it’s not damaged. Ensure colour side of the mask faces outwards. Locate the metallic strip. Place it over and mold it to the nose bridge. Place an ear loop around each ear or tie...

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Infection Control Basics J-parody

[…] 500 pt 100 pt 200 pt 300 pt 400 pt 500 pt 100 pt 200 pt 300 pt 400 pt 500 pt 100 pt Don’t Eat Poop Clean Me Up Scotty Those Nasty Critters Stop The Spread CD Champions 2 Everyone needs to do this before they eat: 100: Don’t Eat Poop 3 What is: Hand Hygiene 100: Don’t Eat Poop 4 Gloves are a great...

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HH_Perception Survey 2012

[…] of hand hygiene. • WorkSafeBC provided grant funding for the research project • In January and February 2012, all health care workers in BC were invited to participate in the survey through electronic Health Authority newsletters, emails from CEOs or with distributed paper copies • 13,422 health care workers (19.6%) completed the survey 10/5/2012 Contact Robin Wilson for more information robin.wilson@phsa.ca or 604 -887-...

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CalendarPosters2014

Fall fashion: know how to accessorize! It’s flu season, so many patients are coughing and sneezing. Make sure you’re properly protected! Face mask must fully cover the nose. Eye protection goes over the mask. Mask is not properly covering the nose. Glasses are not adequate eye protection! Infections such as colds and flus get into you via your mucous membranes , so protect your mouth, nose, and...

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SeasonOfGiving

‘Tis the season of giving...

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FluShot

It’s flu shot time! Patients in healthcare facilities and long-term care residents are at ri sk of developing serious complications from influenza. Vaccination will reduce the risk of transmission to vulnerable patients, residents, and your fellow healthcare workers. Protect your patients and residents by getting your flu shot!...

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IC Week Poster LetterSize

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