[…] is Methicillin -resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)? MRSA is a type of Staph bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics , including methicillin, penicillin, and amoxicillin, and is thus more difficult to treat. MRSA often lives on the skin or in the nose of healthy people without causing s ymptoms (this is called colonization). It can, however, cause skin and other infections. Most infections are minor, such...
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PICNet 2014 Educational Conference: Learning from the Past to Inform the Future March 3-4, 2014 The presentation slides are available for download; click on the PDF icon next to the presentation title to view/download the file. March 3rd Topic Speaker Name 8:00–8:30 Registration and Breakfast Exhibitors 8:30–8:40 Welcome and Opening Remarks PICNet Co-Director 8:40–9:00 Update on PICNet Bruce Gamage, PICNet 9:00–10:00 Health Canada standards and factors influencing the clinical effectiveness...
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[…] Improving patient hand hygiene: Staff engagement and barriers to the implementation of patient hand wipes before meals Danielle Richards RN BScN MA Providence Health Care 2:35–2:45 Groovy Movement Joanne Archer, PICNet 2:45 – 3:15 Door prizes and Wrap-up Bruce Gamage Go to: Main conference page | Presenter bios | Registration | Hotel information | Exhibitor information PDF Video PDF PDF PDF PDF PDF...
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All exhibitor information can be downloaded in one PDF document. Update: Driving to the conference? You can get free parking by booking your parking here. Exhibitor table locations are shown in the floorplan below. If you have visited this page before, please refresh your browser to ensure you are looking at the most recent version of the floorplan; the version you should see is dated February 8. You can click...
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[…] - CoV) Infections, and by PIDAC for Novel Coronavirus (nCoV), in Acute Care Settings. You can download these guidelines from the PICNet website . We also continue to post updates about these infections on our News page. PICNet Annual Report The 2012/13 PICNet Annual Report is available for download from the PICNet website. Read all about the contributions that you, our Community of Practice,...
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[…] of CDI from Q1 201 4/15 to Q1 of 2018/19 , with the lowest rate in Q1 2018/19 . What is Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) ? Clostridium 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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[…] for women experiencing domestic violence.Violence Against Women Shelters:•Assist individuals who are deafblind.Intervenor Residential Services•Support adults with developmental disabilities Adult Developmental Services Residential ServicesAnti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Residences:•residential settings for seniors where they receive support services and live independently.Retirement Homes Open Custody Youth and Adults "Other" Congregate Living Settings: Some Definitions•Shelters: Temporary housing for homeless individuals and families and including violence against women shelters •Group homes: Residential facilities...
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[…] announced the end of the 2023 respiratory season and the lifting of several COVID-19 restrictions. On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization announced the end of the COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern. After Ministry of Health approves revised materials, the COVID-19 information will be removed from the BCCDC COVID-19 Infection Control webpage and updated materials will be posted on the PICNet...
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[…] brought together to coordinate a provincial response to COVID-19. Position Statement to Address Double Masking and Mask Modifications for Medical Masks in Health Care Settings Developed by: PICNet March 2024 Check out PPE resources including posters and videos. COVID-19: Emergency Prioritization in a Pandemic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Allocation Framework (Developed March 25th, 2020. Archived September 26, 2024) Please note: The information contained in this document has been archived...
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[…] a high prevalence of CPO. • Individuals who had close contact with a known CPO patient within the past 12 months, e.g. stayed in the same room or ward in the facility, shared nursing staff, lived in the same household, etc. The following specimens are appropriate for patient screening: • Rectal swab with fecal staining (preferred) • Perianal swab or stool is acceptable if rectal swab is...
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[…] a high prevalence of CPO. Individuals who had close contact with a known CPO patient within the past 12 months, e.g. stayed in the same room or ward in the facility, shared nursing staff, lived in the same household, etc. The following specimens are appropriate for patient screening: Rectal swab with fecal staining (preferred) Perianal swab or stool is acceptable if rectal swab is...
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You can read about our presenters here. Slide handouts can be downloaded via PDF icons below (for those presentations without an icon, we are not able to share the slides). For presentations that mentioned e-learning modules, the courses can be found via the icons below. Thursday March 8, 2018 March 8th Topic Presenter Slides 8:00–8:30 Registration and Breakfast Exhibitors 8:30–8:40 Welcome and Opening Remarks PICNet Medical Co-Lead 8:40–9:00...
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[…] impacting on the efficacy of wipes. Sattar and Maillard AJIC 2013;41:S97-S104. Usage Formulation (product) pathogen 22 Teleclass 2015 WIPE USAGE IN PRACTICE Sattar and Maillard. Am J Infect Control 2013; 41:S97-S104 WIPING NOT CONTROLLED AOAC International 961.02 EN 4-Field test (phase 2, step 2) ASTM International E2362 US EPA (virucidal efficacy, mycobactericidal efficacy) US EPA; Draft Interim Guidance for Non-Residual Sanitization of Hard Inanimate...
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[…] of interactions among humans and other elements of a system , and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance . - International Ergonomics Association ( https:// www.iea.cc ) 13.08.2020 Clack & Sax | Webber Training | 5 Infection Risk Moments (IRM) 13.08.2020 Clack & Sax | Webber Training | 6 Infection prevention...
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Washington Declares Emergency For Measles Outbreak. News Ebola patients stranded by violence in Democratic Republic of Congo. News Flu viruses resistant to new drug Xofluza uncovered in Japan. News From Africa to America, lack of public trust makes disease outbreaks worse. News Planet You: The mysterious world of the microbiome. CBC radio What Does This Ancient Skull From Tennessee...
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[…] bacteria to be 0.5B$ in Thailand and 2.9B$ in US. Study 10 ways to control infection in pediatric ambulatory setting. Read more Watch more New HIV diagnoses in Sask. increase for 3rd straight year. News Travellers warned after teen with measles goes through Vancouver airport. News More than 1,200 infected with measles in Brazil; 6 dead. News Scientists think cytomegalovirus could...
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The entries for PICNet’s video contest are in, and the winner is announced! You can view all the videos below. Thanks to everyone who entered for all their effort in making Infection Control Week so memorable. These had us laughing out loud; we never knew that juding a contest would be so diffucult! The winner: Hey Mickey – from the JOSH team of Heritage Village RCAL in Chilliwack. And all the...
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[…] August 23 concluded that most nosocomial cases involved patient-to-patient infection, facilitated by overcrowding in the emergency room and breaches in compliance with infection control measures among patients, visitors and healthcare workers. For more information: http://www.emro.who.int/surveillance-forecasting-response/surveillance- news/who-mission-on-middle-east-respiratory-syndrome-coronavirus-merscov-in-saudi-arabia.html. This past week, the WHO confirmed a third nosocomial outbreak in Saudi Arabia, this time in the holy city of Medina. To date, six epidemiologically linked cases (median age=45; 67%...
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[…] on antiseptic pads/wipes relate to skin use, not inanimate objects. Study found drying time varied from 5 sec to more than 6 min. Study. Novel compound as effective as FDA-approved antibiotics for treating deadly infections. News Food Recall. Reason for Recall: Salmonella. Product(s): Now Real Food brand Zesty Sprouting Mix Recalling Firm: Puresource Inc. Distribution: National. Report. Study supports safety concerns of world’s only dengue vaccine....
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[…] Practice Analysis 17 CBIC Practice Analysis 18 The CIC®- NCCA accredited The CIC is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Provides impartial, third-party validation that CBIC’s program has met recognized national and international credentialing industry standards for development, implementation, and maintenance of our certification program. 19 Candidate Testing Experience CBIC partners with Prometric to deliver exams in a secure, proctored environment Prometric is...
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