[…] to be modified to keep up to date with current technologies, provincial and federal legislation, and to best meet the needs of the CoP. As requested by the CoP, PICNet has been posting to its news page more frequently. In addition, the Webber Teleclas s pages were updated to make it easier to search the archived teleclasses , and to access...
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[…] else, the Ebola crisis has shown us that healthcare workers have not hesitated to care for patients under the most dire of circumstances—they have given their all to meet the responsibility of their profession." http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20141121/ NEWS/141129998 7 APHA Policy Statement " The cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the United States remind us that infectious disease threats...
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[…] the patient as, "I am X." The patient is not only affected, the doctor , as the messenger , is contaminated – the very relationship needed for recovery is jeopardized. Major Shift D elivering negative news without eye contact changes the level that the recipient receives the volatility. For i nstance, after the doctor thanks the patient...
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[…] Steps too complicated • Mocking correct behaviour • Conflicting information Whiteboard Educational Tools •Michael Grinder • Inventories • Planning Model ( Cafarella) • Patricia Cranton: No One Way • Transformational Learning Review of tools from today How to conduct an evaluation quickly and easily •Refer to handout "If overall organizational culture isn’t set up for any behaviour changes, the participants may not be able...
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[…] For policymakers: Policy making will require substantial debate and involvement of many stakeholders. It should be noted that Category II recommendations are discretionary for the individual institution and are not intended to be enforced. The wording of each recommendation was carefully selected to reflect the recommendation's strength. In most cases, we used the active voice when writing Category I recommendations -...
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[…] al. Prevalence and risk factors for asymptomatic Clostridium difficile carriage. Clin Infect Dis 2014;59(2):216-22 American Practitioners in Infection Control and Epidemiology. http://www.apic.org/For-Consumers/Monthly-alerts-for-consumers/Article?id=cre-the-nightmare-bacteria . Accessed November 2, 2014 American Practitioners in Infection Control and Epidemiology. http://www.apic.org/For-Media/ News-Releases/Article?id=2122443e-6d22-46ae-aecc-e9512e98e1cb Accessed November 10, 2014 Barker J, Jones MV. The potential spread of infection caused by aerosol contamination of surfaces after flushing a domestic toilet. J...
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[…] standard non-silver urinary catheters (STD) vs. Silver-alloy hydrogel catheters (SAH) on clinical and NHSN CAUTI 7 acute care hospitals 453 pre- vs. 450 post-intervention patients No significant changes in indwelling catheter practices or overall catheter usage in the two study time periods 1 st study to compare outcomes of Clinical CAUTI and NHSN-defined CAUTI Study conducted after NHSN definition revisions Results: Lederer JW, Jarvis WR,...
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[…] Hosted by Dr. Walter Zingg Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève Sponsored by WHO Patient Safety Challenge Clean Care is Safer Care OUTLINE Background /Study Components Infection Preventionist perspectives Epidemiologist perspectives State HAI Coordinator perspectives Consumer websites usability Consumer awareness, engagement, and intent © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC. WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 2 BACKGROUND Little is known about the extent to which the public actually knows...
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[…] 8, 2014 Hosted by Dr. Walter Zingg Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève Sponsored by WHO Patient Safety Challenge Clean Care is Safer Care OUTLINE OUTLINE 1. Background /Study Components 2. Infection Preventionist perspectives 3. Epidemiologist perspectives 4 St tHAICditti 4.State HAI  Coor dinator perspec tives 5. Consumer websites usability 6. Consumer awareness, engagement, and intent © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 2 BACKGROUND BACKGROUND â¢Little is known about the extent to which the public actually knows about HAI information and if they use it. â¢At the time of our study, 34 states have laws requiring hospitals to report HAI rates (shown in red). © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 3 A Webber Training Teleclass www.webbertraining.com 2 STUDY COMPONENTS STUDY...
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[…] 8, 2014 Hosted by Dr. Walter Zingg Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève Sponsored by WHO Patient Safety Challenge Clean Care is Safer Care OUTLINE OUTLINE 1. Background /Study Components 2. Infection Preventionist perspectives 3. Epidemiologist perspectives 4 St tHAICditti 4.State HAI  Coor dinator perspec tives 5. Consumer websites usability 6. Consumer awareness, engagement, and intent © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 2 BACKGROUND BACKGROUND â¢Little is known about the extent to which the public actually knows about HAI information and if they use it. â¢At the time of our study, 34 states have laws requiring hospitals to report HAI rates (shown in red). © MCGUCKIN METHODS INTERNATIONAL, INC.                                WWW.MCGUCKINMETHODS.COM 3 A Webber Training Teleclass www.webbertraining.com 2 STUDY COMPONENTS STUDY...
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[…] data are also be ing used as part of indicators for evaluating p erformance and quality i nitiatives by some of the health authorities. In addition, PICNet provided consultation to Perinatal Services BC on developing usage recommendati ons for some commonly used equipment specific to their discipline. Guidelines PICNet undertook a revision of the Home and Community Care guidelines. In...
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[…] Visitors • Visitors must practice hand hygiene, practice respiratory etiquette, and self -screen for symptoms in accordance with posted signage prior to their visit. 4.2. 2. Specimen Collection and Testing for VRI • Review the latest viral testing guidelines prior to any testing. • All HCWs must follow institutional process and procedures for specimen collection, transport, and testing. • Follow droplet and contact precautions...
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[…] respiratory hygiene, and staying home if they are ill; and o Measures outlined in the VRI health care worker self -check and safety checklist . 4.2.2. Specimen Collection and Testing for VRI • Review the latest viral testing guidelines prior to any testing. • All HCWs must follow institutional process es and procedures for specimen collection, transport, and testing . • Follow droplet and...
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[…] Guidance for VRI in Acute Care Settings in BC 44 Appendix K: Example Daily Update Outbreak Report for O utbreak M anagement Team Location: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________ Day _____ of Outbreak Number of new cases today - Patients: __________ Number of new cases today – HC Ws: ___________ Date of symptom onset of last case: ___________ Number of patients currently symptomatic (include new...
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[…] Conference, Winnipeg Upcoming Teleclasses Hand hygiene technologies 2005- 2014: are these interventions the missing link in hand hygiene compliance? July 24th, 2014, 10:30 am PST Speaker: Dr.Maryanne McGuckin and Mr. John Govennik, McGuckin Methods International, USA Infection prevention and control - the Argentina experience Date: August 14th, 2014 10:30 am PST Speaker: Carolina Giuffr, Buenos Aires British Hospital, Argentina You can view <mark...
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[…] and what youâd like to see next year! Join our Community of Practice If you havenât already, you can sign up to join our Community of Practice at www.picnet.ca/join . You can receive infection control newsletters, notification of education opportunities, and more . Thank you for attending our conference; we hope to see you again next year! 6 3 Jocelyn Srigley MD, MSc, FRCPC Clinical Assistant...
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[…] motility, Mobile bacteria, lower dose with phage wash out, with 12 hour delay, per ml Motility offered as D c= 0.0144 cm^2/h or 0.2 um/s (Blanco and Chen 2019) A Canadian and UHT Breakthrough CTV News: https://bit.ly/phagevictoria Greg German and TAILOR LABS, Houston CTV News: https://bit.ly/phagevictoria CTV News: https://bit.ly/phagevictoria More Work to follow: • Phage Recovery Analysis • E. coli genomics • Pre -Clinical mouse...
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[…] 2024 Disclosures: Dr. Michelle J. AlfaConsulting services: Healthmark, Olympus, 3M, NanosonicsRoyalties: University of Manitoba for patent license to HealthmarkSponsored Speaker: 3M, Olympus All publications mentioned are listed at the end of the presentationThe information presented today is based on published data and my opinion and is independent of any company to whom I provide consulting services.All images in presentation are from free...
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[…] lift buttons,etc.)Before sitting at a desk or space (when touching the face is more likely)Before eating with fingersAfter using the toiletBefore touching the faceCRITICAL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING OR HAND SANITIZING INCLUDE39Sanitisingstations –how to encourage usageHAND HYGIENE IS A PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY –WE NEED TO MAKE IT EASY FOR PEOPLE TO DO THE RIGHT THING40 2/7/2411•Messaging•Face covering –COP branded•Personal hand sanitizer•Personal pack of...
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