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2018/11/19
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Infection Control News: Nov 12-16, 2018

Below are IPAC-Canada’s top tweets for the week of Nov 12-16. To receive these in real time, follow us on Twitter (@IPACCanada) or Facebook. Antibiotic resistance costing Canada $1 billion per year: IPAC Canada.  News Insect antibiotic provides new way to eliminate bacteria. News Scouting out bacterial defences to find new ways to counter-attack antibiotic resistance. News New study sheds light on norovirus outbreaks, may help efforts to develop...

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2019/05/06
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Infection Control News: April 29 – May 3, 2019

U.S. measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults. News Antibiotic stewardship: the UN, international agencies, and experts today released a groundbreaking report demanding immediate, coordinated and ambitious action to avert a potentially disastrous drug-resistance crisis. News H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it. News U of Sask. could help prepare for outbreaks by producing human vaccines...

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2019/03/18
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Infection Control News: March 11-15, 2019

A mother died of acquired infection (Strep A) in hospital during the postpartum period.  The hospital experienced an Strep A outbreak.  News. Learn more about the complicated factors that contribute to the GAS after delivery. Study. Ebola; Seroprevalence in central Africa. An international team of researchers, hoping to get a better handle on serologic prevalence of Ebola and the geographic range of hemorrhagic fever viruses.Study. Bacteria ‘trap’...

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2021/01/27
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C2021-01-28 Slides_COVID Update & Vaccines

[…] 23 CDC 2.2020 goofs : - Keep > 6 ft. "social" distance ( NO distinction re indoors v outdoors) - NO distinction re mask wearing or not. Coronavirus - 26’ respiratory & aerosol - NBC News 8.25.2020 R. Ball, MD MPH FACP Jordan wedding 3.13.2020: >350 wedding attendees → 76 infected guests (1/5). 24 R. Ball, MD MPH FACP Dr. Allison Eckard MUSC Peds. 9.2020 25...

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2019/01/28
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Infection Control News: January 21-25, 2019

Genomic Analyses of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases among a Cluster in Arizona Provide Further Evidence of Enterovirus D68 Role. Journal Gum infection could be linked to Alzheimer’s, study says. News | Journal Genome-wide association analyses of invasive pneumococcal isolates identify a missense bacterial mutation associated with meningitis Journal Study measured bacteria in a sample of reusable bags, finding many containing dangerous ones, such as coliform (found in half...

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2023/09/20
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Srigley 2023_Barriers to IPC in LTC in BC

[…] rapid qualitative evidence synthesis. Volume 4. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews; 2020. 29. Zimmerman B, Reason P, Rykert L, Gitterman L, Christian J, Gardam M. Front- line ownership: generating a cure mindset for patient safety. Healthc Pap . 2013;13(1):6–22. Available from: http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb c gi?T=JS&PAGE=reference&D=medl& NEWS=N&AN=23803349. Publisher’s NoteSpringer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Srigley et al. Antimicrobial Resistance...

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2015/09/22
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Evidence vs Tradition Bathing

[…] must know what to do, and THEN do your best.                          ~ W. Edwards Deming Used with Permission Advancing Nursing LLC Copyright 2013 AACN and Advancing Nursing LLC September 28 (Free British Teleclass ...

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2015/10/14
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Social Media Teleclass SLIDES

[…] vLogs Mobile technology Social networking channels Today we will focus on: A few questions: How many are on social media – what? How many tweet/retweet at least once a day? How many have posteded a video on YouTube? How many subscribe to YouTube channels? How many organizations/professional societies engage through social media? If yes to any of the above – is impact evaluated? 11 Disclaimer Everything...

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2014/09/03
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PICNet_RI_Outbreak_Guidelines

[…] of Canada (7). These illnesses are beyond the scope of this document. Pandem ic Influenza events also fall beyond the scope of this document. 4. Literature Search Strategy Electronic searches of Medline, Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar and Cinahl (2006 -November 2010) were carried out to identify new findings to upda te this document. References cited in eligible papers, that were considered to be relevant were...

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2018/12/17
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Respiratory-Infection-Outbreak-Guidelines-for-Healthcare-Facilities_November-2018

[…] and Environmental Hygiene, 2009. 6: p. 593 -603. 35. Brosseau, L.O., T., Surgical Mask Failure and Fit Performance. Am J Infect Control, 2008. 36(4): p. 276 -281. 36. Blanco, N., Eisenberg, M., Stillwell, T., & Foxman, B., What Transmission Precautions Best Control Influenza Spread in a Hospital? American Jorunal of Epidemiology, 2016. 183(11): p. 1045 -1054. 37. Otter J, Y.S., Salkeld J, French G., Evidence that contaminated...

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2024/04/04
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Position Statement Double Masking Modification Health Care Mar 26 2024_final

[…] standards ,4 which include specifications for filtration efficiency and fluid resistance. 5 Medical masks used in BC health care settings have been assessed to ensure they meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International o r equivalent requirements. 6 Page 2 of 2 Position Statement to Address Double Masking and Mask Modifications for Medical Masks in Health Care Settings March 26, 2024 Medical masks...

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2018/09/01
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Infection Control News: Aug 27-31, 2018

Measles reported at New Westminster outdoor pool. News Advice on how to make wellness a priority while flying. News Scabies outbreak contained at two health-care facilities. News. Read this Canadian Case Study about Scabies outbreak in CJIC. p 133-141: Study Why does Europe suddenly have measles? News Section 3 and 4 have been added to CDC’s FREE online antibiotic stewardship training course....

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2023/01/05
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IPAC News for the week of December 28 – 30, 2022

[…] to February 2022. Journal   Four-Year Environmental Surveillance Program of Legionella spp. in One of Palermo’s Largest Hospitals. Journal     Public health, buy-in from gay and bisexual men helped get Canada’s mpox outbreak under control. News   Canadians fined at least $15M for breaking COVID quarantine rules in 2022, data shows. News   US considers Covid-19 measures for travelers from China. <mark...

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2015/01/28
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2015 CDI/CPO Symposium

Videos of Symposium Presentations Videos of the presentations are available to all members of PICNet’s Community of Practice; the password needed to view the videos is picnet2015. . Background In March 2014, PICNet hosted a provincial meeting to address outbreaks of Carbapenemase producing organisms (CPO) and Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), and to develop strategies for their prevention and control. Since that time, the health authorities and...

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2019/06/10
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Infection Control News: June 3-7, 2019

How measles outbreak spurred renewed interest in national vaccine registry. News The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 1,300 people since last August, making it the second deadliest human outbreak of the virus in history. News Dr. Don Sheppard, co-director of MI4, the McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity, & patient Eddie Leschiutta, discuss the growing threat of drug-resistant infections...

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2018/12/20
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Infection Control News: Dec 17-19, 2018

[…] literature that show contamination in the anesthesia work area…resulting in transmission. Anesthesia-specific infection prevention and control policies in the OR are not universal. Guidance. How long do cold and flu viruses stay contagious on public surfaces?  News Vaccine using microneedle patch with RSV virus, immune-stimulating compound is effective against RSV. News Canadian food agency recalls some types of cauliflower, lettuce due to E. coli fears. <mark...

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2023/05/24
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PICNet Newsletters – May 2023

[…] Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Terry Lauriks from Alberta Health Services The refreshed website incorporates visuals and streamlines information with improvements in the page layout and drop-down menus. New postings address current infection prevention and control-related news. Information and links are updated where possible. We have a number of initiatives aimed at updating the content of our guidelines, toolkits and resources in the future. Come and visit...

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2020/03/24
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PICNet_CDI_Surveillance_Report_Q1_2019-20 updated

[…] trend in the provincial rates of CDI from Q1 of 201 5/16 to Q 1 of 201 9/20 . What is Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) ? Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that can live in the bowel without causing harm. For healthy people, C. difficile does not often pose a health risk. However, for people taking antibiotics or with weakened immune system s, e.g....

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2023/11/23
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PICNet-Long-Term-Care-Manual-2011-updated-2023-11-23

[…] food preparation area. Food Safety Training and Practice  Ministry of Health-sponsored "FOODSAFE" level 1 training is available and recommended for personnel employed in food services  "Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point" HACCP is an internationally recognized food safety management program that is recommended as the best means to minimize risk of food borne illness in facilities. Properly applied, HACCP is a valuable tool, which both focuses...

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