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2018/09/14

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Infection Control News: Sept 10-14, 2018

Study finds influenza vaccine may be more effective in females than males. News ONA wins second decision on “unreasonable and illogical” Vaccinate or Mask influenza policies. News Antidepressants may cause antibiotic resistance. News Wal-mart in Surrey, BC that closed over concerns of Legionnaires’ disease reopens. Fraser Health has confirmed seven cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Surrey, all clustered in the Guildford neighbourhood. News with...

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2018/10/05

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Infection Control News: Oct 1-5, 2018

A study in a Winnipeg hospital has found that many privacy curtains become contaminated with a drug-resistant bacteria. Here is a reportage from Global News.ca. News | Journal Scientists engineer bacteria-hunting virus to kill E. coli in drinking water. News Study finds cash is a breeding ground for bacteria. News Reed Biologists Isolate Virus That Preys On Deadly Germs. Newly discovered bacteriophage destroys drug-resistant strains...

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2018/11/05

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Infection Control News: Oct 29 – Nov 02, 2018

[…] & 1 in NF/Lab have become ill. News. Dr. Emily Newhouse from Vancouver Coastal Health explains how dangerous the flu virus can be and the millions of people who have died from it around the world since being identified in 1918. Video. Rubella, the contagious disease that can cause pregnant women to miscarry or result in serious birth defects or stillbirth, has...

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2023/01/05

Interim Mpox IPAC Guidance – updated Jan 5, 2023

[…] Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Mpox in Health Care Settings Date : January 5 , 202 3 Version Summary of Major Updates June 30, 2022 Guidance was first published August 8, 2022  The World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak as a global health emergency.  Highlighted patient room placement modifications to airborne precautions .  Reference link provided to the Public...

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2015/07/10

PICNet IC Week Toolkit 2015

[…] are some to get you started: • The MRSA Team (think: the A -Team) • Law and Order: Additional Precautions Unit • Germ CSI • America’s Next Top Microbe • 28 Days Later (if the world stops hand hygiene) • Germs like to travel • Do people really cover their coughs? • If germs could be seen You can get some great inspiration for...

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2018/07/23

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Infection Control News: July 16-20, 2018

FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics on risks of mental health and low blood sugar adverse reactions. FDA News Release FDA approves first treatment for smallpox virus. News with video Bacterial ‘armour’ could provide a target for new antibiotic drugs. News “Crowdsourcing” friendly bacteria helps S.aureus cause infection. News Why men might recover from flu faster than women. News Study finds that patient with...

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2018/10/01

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Infection Control News: Sept 24-28, 2018

[…] experimental vaccine or revaccination with primary bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) did not protect against tuberculosis (TB) infection in South African adolescents. Journal Newborn syphilis cases in US reach highest level in 20 years. News. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo could deteriorate rapidly because of attacks by armed groups. Find more in this article...

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2017/09/05

PICNet Annual Report FY2016_2017

[…] series of two -month campaigns focusing on different aspects of hand hygiene, with each health authority taking the lead on one campaign. Differ ent communications tools were created for each campaign , including graphics , news articles, polls, contests, and requests for feedback . The themes are listed below. Theme Health Authority Campaign Dates Materials Created The four moments of hand hygiene Northern...

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2015/06/23

Guideline Wound Bed Preparation 2015 June

[…] Health Care Professionals, Third Edition. Wayne, PA : HMP Communications: 357 – 367. 6. Enoch, S., et al. (2004). Should alternate endpoints be considered to evaluate outcomes in chronic recalcitrant wounds? Retri eved from http://www. worldwidewounds.com/2004/october/Enoch -Part2/Alternative -Endpoints -To-Healing.html 7. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel & National Pressure Ulcer A dvisor y Panel (2009). Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: A Quick Reference G uide. Washington DC:...

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2015/07/15

CAUTI Guidelines (2009)

[…] J Urol. 2003;169(3):994-998. 148. Monson T, Kunin CM. Evaluation of a polymer-coat ed indwelling catheter in prevention of infection. J Urol. 1974;111(2):220-222. 149. Shafik A. The electrified catheter. role in sterilizing urine and decreasing bacteriuria. World J Urol. 1993;11(3):183-185. 150. Leone M, Garnier F, Antonini F, Bimar MC, Albanese J, Martin C. Comparison of effectiveness of two urinary drainage systems in intensive care unit: A prospective,...

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2014/09/11

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2014/09/11

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[…] Infection Control Association- Canada (CHICA-Canada) to bring you the second annual <a href="http://www.handhygiene.ca/English/Events/StopCleanYourHandsDay/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">STOP! Clean Your Hands Day</a>. The <a href="http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/English/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Canadian Patient Safety Institute</a> (CPSI) is leading the Canadian initiative as part of the World Health Organization's (WHO) global initiative <a href="http://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/en/index.html" target="_blank">SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands</a>. <div class="LineSpace"> </div> The <a href="http://www.who.int/gpsc/country_work/hhsa_framework_October_2010.pdf" target="_blank">WHO Hand Hygiene Self Assessment Framework</a>, is a systematic...

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2024/05/06

2024-05-03 Slides_Sharing Knowledge About Hand Hygiene

World Hand Hygiene Day 2024Prof Didier PittetProfessor of Medicine (hon), Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva Chair, Clean Hospitals –Former Adviser, Clean Care is Safer CareFormer director, Infection Control Program & WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety / IPC & AMR,University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, SwitzerlandWhy is sharing knowledge about hand hygiene still so important ?A 30-year journey from 1994 to 2024Hosted by Dr.Yves...

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2014/09/03

Infection Prevention and Control in the Dental Office_2009

Approved by Council – November 2009 This is a revision to the Guidelines on Infection Control in the Dental Office issued in January 2002. The Guidelines of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario contain practice parameters and standards which should be considered by all Ontario dentists in the care of their patients. It is important to note that these Guidelines may be used by the College or other bodies in determining whether appropriate standards of practice and professionalresponsibilities have been maintained. 1 ROYAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGEONS OF ONTARIO Introduction Purpose of the Document Professional and Regulatory Considerations Principles of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Patient Safety Transmission of Micro-organisms Screening of Patients Routine Practices Risk Assessment Hand Hygiene Personal Protective Equipment •General considerations •Protective eyewear •Protective draping •Use of rubber dam and high-volume suction •Latex sensitivity and allergies Handling and Disposal of Sharps Additional Precautions Human Rights and Confidentiality Oral Health Care Workers’ Responsibilities and Safety Education and Training Immunization Illness and Work Restrictions ExposurePrevention Personal Protective Equipment •General considerations •Gloves •Protective eyewear •Masks •Protective clothing •Latex sensitivity and allergies Minimizing Droplet Splatter Exposure Management Occupational Health and Safety Requirements and WHMIS Prohibition of Eating and Drinking in Non-Designated Areas Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Patient Care Items General Considerations Processing of Critical and Semi-Critical Items •Receiving, cleaning and decontamination •Preparation and packaging •Sterilization •Storage Sterilization of Unpackaged Instruments Processing of Heat-Sensitive Items...

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2014/09/17

ARO REPORT 2012 BCAMM Final July 2014

2012 BCAMM ARO Report Page 1 of 11. Antibiotic Resistant Organism (ARO) Surveillance in British Columbia 2012 Report The Medical Microbiologists of British Columbia (BCAMM) have established a representative network for gathering surveillance information on AROs in British Columbia . Participating laboratories are from all H ealth Authorities (HA) in B.C. and include data for both in - and out - patients. This is the eleventh consecutive year...

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2016/04/01

PICNet Workshop_Staff Education_Slides

The who, what, where, why , when, and HOW! Eleanor Elston, Infection Control Practitioner, Island Health Educating your staff: How to build engaging workshops that encourage learning through participation •Adult Learning Theories • Program Planning and Evaluation (including Needs Assessment) • Strategies that Engage Learners, or not. • Learning from our mistakes What are we going to talk about now? Adult Learning Theories: an overview What...

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2016/11/28

rcdso_guidelines_infection_prevention_and_control

Revised – February 2010 Approved by Council – November 2009 This is a revision to the Guidelines on Infection Control in the Dental Office issued in January 2002b The Guidelines of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario contain practice parameters and standards which should be considered by all Ontario dentists in the care of their patientsb It is important to note that these Guidelines may be used by the College or other bodies in determining whether appropriate standards of practice and professional responsibilities have been maintainedb 1 RO YA L C O LLE G E O F D EN TA L S U RG EO N S O F O N TA R bO In tro ductio n Pu rp ose o f t h e D ocu m en t P ro fe ssio nal a n d R eg ula to ry C...

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2018/08/06

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Infection Control News: July 30-Aug 3, 2018

[…] and mortality after hospitalization. Study. Two studies led by McGill University Health Centre in Canada, one in adults and the other in children, have trialled a less toxic drug than the one in current use worldwide for latent TB and cut the treatment time from nine months to four. News Active substance raises hopes of curing hepatitis E. News Tackling the...

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2019/03/04

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Infection Control News: February 25-March 1, 2019

Another two measles cases have been reported by Vancouver Coastal Health. News. How does herd immunity work? A Video from CBC. YouTube will no longer serve ads on channels that espouse anti-vaccination rhetoric. News. Bacterial pneumonia was implicated in 43% of all community-based, unexpected infectious disease deaths during a recent 2-yr study in Ont. The most common pathogen identified was S. aureus in 50% of cases. Study....

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2018/07/30

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Infection Control News: July 23-27, 2018

[…] the “savior of mothers,” but the truth about Ignaz Semmelweis is more complicated than that. Article Global Survey of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Air. Journal Fidaxomicin “better” option than vancomycin in many C. difficile cases. News. Acrylic nails harbor more bacteria than natural nails, but little is known about the new and popular gel nail. Acrylic & natural nails may be more amenable to...

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