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2017/09/21

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Conference Program and Handouts

[…] you! The leadership power of small acts Sabina Nawaz Global CEO Coach, Leadership Keynote Speaker, CEO Nawaz Consulting 10:00 –10:30 Health Break Exhibitors   10:30–12:00 Taking the snag out of your Catch-22: Ethical decision making Interactive session Duncan Steele MA, PMP, MHA(c) Ethicist, System-Level Ethics, Fraser Health Authority 12:00–1:00 Lunch Exhibitors   1:00–1:45 Waste woes: Do’s and don’ts Teri Guimond Hazardous Waste Coordinator Business <mark...

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2017/04/25

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Three African countries chosen to test first malaria vaccine

Three African countries have been chosen to test the world’s first malaria vaccine, the World Health Organization announced Monday. Ghana, Kenya and Malawi will begin piloting the injectable vaccine next year with hundreds of thousands of young children, who have been at highest risk of death. The vaccine, which has partial effectiveness, has the potential to save tens of thousands of lives if used with...

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2016/11/18

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BC reduces antibiotic use: BCCDC article in BCMJ

The BC Centre for Disease Control issued the following news release on November 15, 2016: BC reduces antibiotic use, but still more to be done The rate of antibiotic prescribing in British Columbia fell 15 per cent between 2005 and 2014, according to a new analysis conducted by the BC Centre for Disease Control. “We’re seeing some good progress when it comes to reducing unnecessary antibiotic...

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2016/11/22

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Mapping the human epigenome

The following news release was issued by PHSA on November 17, 2016.  BC scientists play major role in international effort to map the human epigenome Vancouver – BC scientists and their colleagues from across the globe have made a major leap forward in understanding how the human body’s trillions of cells develop from a single genetic template, and how those genes <mark...

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2015/07/21

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PICNet Newsletter July2015

PICNet July Newsletter Debugging Healthcare Together July 2015 PICNet Education Day: Save the Date! One of the biggest areas of need you identified in our recent survey was finding the time, resources, and best methods to educate your staff in infection control. To help you with this, PICNet host an all-day, pre- conference workshop on March 2, 2016 on the topic of Education...

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2015/12/14

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PICNet Newsletter Dec2015

[…] on the homepage to make sure you're viewing the new version. Also, just a reminder that our site won't display in older version s of Internet Explorer; you can use Google Chrome instead. Infection Control News Be sure to check PICNet's News page ; at your request, we've been posting infection control news items more frequently. PICNet Educational...

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2023/06/29

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PICNet-Memo-Viral-Hemorrhagic-Fever-June-27-2023_approved_final_v2

[…] IPC and Medical Microbiologist on call. References 1. World Health Organization (WHO). Marburg virus disease – Equatorial Guinea and the United Republic of Tanzania. May 8 2023. Accessed May 23 2023. https://www.who.int/eme rgencies/disease -outbreak - news/item/2023 -DON444 2. World Health Organization (WHO). Ebola disease caused by Sudan ebolavirus – Uganda 14 January 2023. Accessed April 6, 2023. https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease -outbreak - news/item/2023...

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2015/08/19

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PICNet Survey Results Summary for CoP

[…] Topic PICNet response Next steps IPC Basics • Not knowing what to do in certain infections • Provincial standardization of PowerPoint slide sets and e -learning modules. • Importance of proper hand hygiene & gloves usage in residential care • Importance of IPC for all staff regardless of their role (admin, nurse, janitor etc.) and • Routine practices, transmission of infections, proper donning...

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2014/09/03

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PIDAC-IPC_MERS-Cov-IPAC_Guidance_for_Acute_Care_ENGLISH_2013-06-05_

Guidance for Acute Care Settings Regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus ( MERS - CoV ) Infections Provincial =nfectious Diseases Advisory Committee (P=DAC) Published : June 2013 Guidance for Acute Care Settings Regarding MERS -CoV Infections | June 2013 Page 1 The Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (Public Health Ontario) is a Crown corporation dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians...

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2014/09/25

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PIDAC_Surveillance_2014

[…] infections caused by AROs .65 The RICH study was expanded to long -term care with similar findings relating to inadequately developed surveillance systems. 66 Current recommendations for IPAC resources take into account the complexity of today’s health care settings and varied case mixes. 43, 67 Health care settings are more connected locally and regionally and it is no longer effective to only...

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2015/07/10

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PICNet IC Week Toolkit 2015

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2015/07/17

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PICNet Annual Report 2014-2015

[…] and as part of PHSA’s updates of the POD, PICNet now has a POD page. In addition, PICNet has been more active in posting stories on the POD and in the weekly PHSA e - newsletter, and has recently been working with PHSA’s Digital Engagement Specialist to make better use of PHSA’s social media platforms to disseminate information and promote events....

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2016/08/26

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PICNet IC Week Toolkit 2016

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2017/09/11

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PICNet IC Week Toolkit 2017

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2017/09/26

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How to Publish in the Journals SLIDES

[…] to assemble next issue by 20 th of September. Perhaps we are enthusiastic to have your active participation in this upcoming issue with any kind of article, so please be initiative and provide your promising words on submission. I adore working with you and I have always been there in assessing any problems you might have. Predict to receive your acknowledgement in next...

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2019/07/24

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Superbugs Filoviruses Teleclass Slides, Jul.9.19

[…] & RAVV Durba & Watsa , DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO 128 154 83% 2004-2005 MARV Uige , ANGOLA 227 252 90% 2007 MARV & RAVV   Kamwenge District, UGANDA 1 4 25% 2008 MARV Colorado, USA 0 1 0% 2008 MARV Lieden , NETHERLANDS 1 1 100% 2012 MARV Kampala, Ibanda, Mbarara and Kabarole, UGANDA 9 18 50% 2014 MARV Mpigi , UGANDA 1 1 100% 2017...

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2016/03/09

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PICNet DRAFT Revised GI Outbreak Guidelines

[…] assigned to ill patients whenever possible. (page 18 ) Category B11 15. All HCP s should have easy access to the PPE required and be knowledgeable about how to use it. Managers should monitor PPE usage and reinforce the need to apply a nd remove PPE properly. (page 18 ) Category C11 16. As much as possible, within the limitations of personal privacy issues,...

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2014/09/01

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News Archives May-Sept 2014

Looking for previous news postings? You can find PICNet’s news archives from May 2014 to September 2014 here. Earlier news postings have not been archived....

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2016/11/10

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World Antibiotic Awareness Week

Nov 14-20, 2016 Below are some resources for World Antibiotic Awareness Week: World Health Organization materials Government of Canada resources Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (AMMI) Antibioticwise.ca website Do Bugs Need Drugs? website Centers for Disease Control resources There are also two antibiotic-related webinars taking place this week: NPSF webcast: Taking action to combat antibiotic resistance and improve antibiotic use – Nov 14 PHAC...

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2016/12/23

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Ebola Virus

Ebola vaccine trial results

[…] one of the two most common strains of the Ebola virus, and it may not give long-lasting protection. Some of those who get it report side effects like joint pain and headaches. “It’s certainly good news with regard to any new outbreak — and one will occur somewhere,” said Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious...

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