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Learning Via Games SLIDES

Learning infection control via games ? Dr AG Venier, MD, PhD Bordeaux, France HAI prevention centre – Cpias Nouvelle Aquitaine @AgVenier anne-gaelle.venier@chu-bordeaux.fr www.cpias-nouvelle-aquitaine.fr/ Hosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.com www.webbertraining.com August 10, 2017 The control of HAI is a challenge Multiple improvement strategies Educational programmes Performance feedbacks Guidelines Bundles But difficult to change behaviors and beliefs Need for innovative tools! Games ! 2 Games? A serious game is a game...

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Srigley_How to Research_Handouts

[…] Infection Prevention and Control Medical Microbiologist, BC Children’s & Women’s Hospitals @JocelynSrigley Disclosures • No conflicts of interest Learning Objectives • To review what research is and why we should do it • To learn the principles of research study designs • To understand the steps involved in doing research Jocelyn Srigley: Presentation for PICNet 2018 Educational Conference 2 WHAT IS RESEARCH AND WHY SHOULD WE...

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Simulation as an Educational Tool SLIDES

Joining the Ranks: Mannequins and the Inside Story Ghazwan Altabbaa MD MSc CHSE FRCPC and Dione Kolodka , IPC Alberta Health Services University of Calgary Live broadcast from the 2018 conference of Infection Prevention and Control Canada – Banff, Alberta www.webbertraining.com May 29, 2018 CME Disclosure Ghazwan Altabbaa is a physician at Alberta Health Services and Faculty member at University of Calgary. Dione Kolodka is a staff...

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Measures to Prevent & Control VRE Teleclass Slides, Sep.5.19

Measures to Prevent & Control Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE). Do they matter? Hilary Humphreys Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) & Beaumont Hospital Dublin www.webbertraining.com September 5, 2019 Hosted by Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard Cardiff University, Wales Declarations The views expressed are in a professional but personal context & are not necessarily those of the RCSI & Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. I have recently received research funding from Pfizer...

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Reprocessing of Foot Care Devices Teleclass Slides, Sep.17.20

[…] obtained from Google Images 3 IPAC-Canada Position statement is written for health care providers who perform foot care or reprocess critical foot care devices. It is not intended for addressing foot care practices performed by the client or the clients’ family. 4 Foot care equipment/devices have been linked with healthcare associated infections (HAI) and outbreaks across the health care continuum . 5 Purpose of IPAC...

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2021-10-14 Slides_Waterborne Pathogens in Hospitals

Common Features of Waterborne Pathogens in Hospitals: Why Are They So Challenging ? Joseph O. Falkinham , III jofiii@vt.edu www.webbertraining.com October 14, 2021 Hosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.com Waterborne Pathogens in Hospitals Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) Mycobacterium abscessus complex Pseudomonas aeruginosa Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Acinetobacter baumannii Sphingomonas paucimobilis Legionella pneumophila 2 Hospital Acquired Infections Life-threatening pneumonia Dermal infections post surgery Life-threatening bacteremia post cardiac surgery ( M. chimaera in heater-coolers)...

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2021-11-04 Slides_Inner ICP Educator

Discovering and Transforming the Inner ICP Educator Dr. Gwyneth Meyers Education Clinical Practice Coordinator Infection Prevention and Control Alberta Health https:// ipac-canada.org/photos/custom/CJIC/CJIC_Spring2019_Meyers.pdf www.webbertraining.com November 4, 2022 Hosted by Colette Ouellet Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa Slide 2 Outline Why discover and transform the inner educator C ore principles of the professional development experience T eaching and learning strategies used P otential application of the design elements (So...

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2023-10-16 Provincial IPC Community Immunization Clinic Guidance Final

Passive entrance screening Community immunization clinics Infection prevention and control guidance This guidance outlines the infection prevention and control (IPC) measures required for the set-up and safe operation of immunization clinics in community settings (e.g., community pharmacies, public health units, schools, community centres, arenas). • All health-care workers and staff, and clients must screen themselves for signs and symptoms of viral respiratory illness (VRI), such as influenza,...

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Hand hygiene: the “before” moment

  In January, we promoted the 4 Moments for Hand Hygiene – a simple and effective way to ensure safe, quality care and prevent infections in health care settings. This month, we’re focusing in on the first moment: before initial patient / patient environment contact. In a nutshell, here’s what you need to remember: When? Clean your hands when entering a room: before touching client/patient/resident before touching any object...

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Cigarette smoke promotes growth of Staph aureus

A study led by Dr. David A. Scott of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry found that cigarette smoke helps bacteria colonize and build resilience. The specific types of bacteria that were found to grow more from smoke were Staphylococcus aureus (which causes skin infections), Streptococcus mutans (which contributes to oral diseases), Klebsiella pneumonia, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These bacteria may build up to cause other diseases...

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Heater-Cooler Advisory: Update

Following the FDA safety communication regarding possible Mycobacterium chimaera infections associated with 3T Heater-Cooler Systems, PHSA is notifying potentially exposed patients and health care providers. The information below is also available on the PHSA website: Cardiac Services BC and BC’s cardiac centres are notifying potentially exposed patients and all health care providers of a rare infection associated with heater-cooler units used during cardiothoracic surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass....

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Comparison of VRE infection rates in Ontario hospitals

This paper was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on April 4, 2017 (vol.5 no.2 E273-E280) Abstract Background: Some Ontario hospitals have discontinued active screening and isolation programs for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). The aim of this study was to determine whether this practice change is associated with a change in the rate of rise of VRE-positive blood cultures. Methods: All Ontario hospitals are mandated to...

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2024-06-10 Slides_Applying an Equity Lens to IPAC Policies

[…] Equity Lens to IPAC Polices and Practices Jeya Nadarajah, MD, MSc, FRCPC Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology Land Acknowledgement Please join me in acknowledgement and respect of all Indigenous peoples. May we respect and honour the many connections, relationships and life journeys of Indigenous peoples and our Indigeneity to the lands, sky and waters across all of Canada since time immemorial to this very day. May...

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2024-10-10 Slides_Relationships Among Patient Safety Climate and Patient Outcomes

[…] intervention on clinical performance of SP adherence. Study Aims34 Approach355-year group-randomized, group-intervention trialDesign336 hospital unit-based RNs about patient safety culture and SP adherence on their units SurveySP simulation training modules over two years in "real world" clinical settingsImplementimpact of training on unit level SP adherence using observational data quarterly for four yearsDetermineimpact and sustainability of training on SP over timeEvaluaterelationships among safety culture, SP training, SP...

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HH SavesLives

[…] of HAIs can be prevented by following infection prevention and cont rol strategies. Now imagine being able to help those patients with something so simple as… better hand hygiene. • Alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) are the preferred method of hand cleaning in healthcare unless hands are visibly soiled. If hands are visibly soiled, wash hands with warm running water, soap, and friction. • When dealing with spore-forming...

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Hand Hygiene Saves Lives

[…] of HAIs can be prevented by following infection prevention and cont rol strategies. Now imagine being able to help those patients with something so simple as… better hand hygiene. • Alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) are the preferred method of hand hygiene in healthcare unless hands are visibly soiled. If hands are visibly soiled, wash hands with warm running water, soap, and friction. • When dealing with spore-forming...

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Manicure

Nice manicure. Even better hiding place. Remember: nails should be kept clean and short at all times. Long and/or chipped nails are known to harbour bacteria and interfere with effective hand hygiene. Artificial nails and nail enhancements should also not be worn as they increase the risk of glove tears and transmission of organisms....

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PICNet-Calendar-Posters-2012

[…] should be kept clean and short at all times. Long and/or chipped nails are known to harbour bacteria and interfere with effective hand hygiene. Artificial nails and nail enhancements should also not be worn as they increase the risk of glove tears and transmission of organisms. Don’t want to get sick on vacation? Make sure you’re protected! Consult with your travel health clinic at least...

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