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Impact of antimicrobial copper surfaces on microbial load and healthcare-acquired infection rates in long-term care settings: A comparative study in British Columbia, Canada
CLABSI rates variation prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic in two hospitals in Montreal, Canada
COVID-19 screening and outcomes at hospitals in a large Canadian health authority
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Background: The Community of Practice (CoP) group, comprising members from Trillium Health Partners (THP), Halton Healthcare (HH) and William Osler Health System (WOHS) executed an education needs assessment survey.
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Christopher De Vries, BSc, CIC1*, Dina Badawy, PhD, CIC1,...
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Background:Candida auris (C. auris) has been identified as an emerging pathogen of interest in healthcare settings. Its resistance to antimicrobials, high mortality rates, ability to persist in the environment and increasing instances of outbreaks in healthcare settings constitute major...
ABSTRACT Background: One of the major challenges faced by healthcare facilities in Quebec, Canada, is the shortage of nurses specializing in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), exacerbated by the broader nursing shortage. This survey aimed to identify effective strategies for retaining IPC...
ABSTRACT Background: Early neonatal sepsis poses a significant public health challenge worldwide, especially in Colombia and Latin America. It remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among newborns, particularly affecting those born prematurely or with low birth weights. Despite...
ABSTRACT Background: This study investigates factors associated with COVID-19 positivity among patients admitted to hospitals in British Columbia, Canada, and analyzes patient outcomes based on their screening question responses.
Samy Taha, RN, BSc, MSc1*, Laurence Bernard, RN, BSc, MSc, PhD2, Houssem Eddine Ben-Ahmed, RN, BSc, MSc, PhD3, Cassandra Garcia, RN, BSc1, Saoussen Maaroufi, RN, BSc, MSc1, Mélanie Lavoie-Tremblay, RN, BSc, MSc, PhD1, Agnès Bernard, RN, BSc, MSc, PhD4, Thibault Dubois, RN, BSc, MSc2, Lucie...
ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major public health concern worldwide. To effectively combat AMR, the use of point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tests is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). In this qualitative study, we investigated the drivers that influence the...
ABSTRACT: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) contribute to extended hospital stays and heightened in-hospital mortality rates. Effective infection prevention and control (IPAC) strategies are crucial for curtailing infection rates. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified disease burdens, compelling...
ABSTRACT: Tracking healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is crucial for reducing and preventing transmission. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program (CNISP) COVID-19 surveillance data by assessing key metrics, including case...
ABSTRACT: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the daily responsibilities of the Infection Prevention Department (IPD) have been exacerbated by heightened regulatory and licensing requirements, increasing demands from medical staff and patients, and an expanded scope of work. Consequently,...
Kenneth Romito, DNP, RN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CNOR, CSSM, FAORN1*, David F. Bradley Jr., DNP, RN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CNOR, FCNS1, Christy V. Mitchell, DNP, RN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CNOR1, Bethany Atwood, BSN, RN, CNOR1, Gina L. Eberhardt, MSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM1, Joshua D. Smith, MA, BSN, RN, CNOR1, Gaston Baza, DNP,...
Marissa L. Ledger, MD, PhD1, Perrine Tami, MD2, Shanker Nesathurai, MD3,4, Mehdi Aloosh, MD, MSc2,5*
1 Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada2 Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, Michael G. DeGroote School of...
Heather Gagnon, MPH1*, Maureen Buchanan-Chell, BScN, RN1, Melody Cordoviz, BScN, RN1, Sibina Fisher, BSc, BScN, RN1, Jennifer Happe, MSc1, Linda Kamhuka, MSc1, Roberta McCombie, MSc1, Sharon Pelletier, BScN, RN1, Angele Vaters, MSc1,2, Gwyneth Meyers, PhD1
1 Infection Prevention and Control,...
Tanya Denich, BSc, MSc, CIC1*; Jacquelyn Quirk, MPH1, Catherine Richard, PT, CIC2
1 Public Health Ontario, Canada2 Retired
*Corresponding AuthorTanya DenichPublic Health OntarioOntario, CanadaEmail:tanya.denich@oahpp.ca
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James Ayukekbong, BMLS, MSc, Ph.D., CIC1 * and Adenike Oguntimehin, BMLS, MPH, LTC-CIP2
1Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Journal of Infection Control, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada2Department of Public Health, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Joanne Andrew, BA, RN, MSc, CIC1* and Debbi Marais, PhD2
1 Infection Prevention and Control, Island Health, BC, Canada2 University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Joanne AndrewIsland Health, BC, Canadaemail:...
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Steven J. Schweon, BSN, MPH, MSN*, Elaine Larson, RN, PhD, FAAN, FIDSA, FSHEA, FAPIC, Sandra Callery, RN, MHSc, CIC, LTC-CIP, Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP
The Canadian Journal of Infection Control is a leading international peer-reviewed journal providing a platform for knowledge transfer and academic discourse in the field of infection prevention and control and hospital epidemiology. The journal invites submission of manuscripts outlining original research...
Jennifer Happe, MSc1*, Nalini Agnihotri, PhD, CIC1,3, Jean Clark, RN, CIC4,5, Davenna Conrod, RN, BN4,6, Kevin Duran, RN, MD, CIC1,7, Betty Ann Elford, RN, BN4,8, Shawna Ferenc, RN, BN4,9, Yvette Gable, RN, BN2,4, Kasey Gambeta, RN, MN, CIC4,10, Debora Giese, BSc, MScPH, CIC1,11, Robin Johnson,...
Jennifer Happe, MSc1*, Nalini Agnihotri, PhD, CIC1,3, Jean Clark, RN, CIC4,5, Davenna Conrod, RN, BN4,6, Kevin Duran, RN, MD, CIC1,7, Betty Ann Elford, RN, BN4,8, Shawna Ferenc, RN, BN4,9, Yvette Gable, RN, BN2,4, Kasey Gambeta, RN, MN, CIC4,10, Debora Giese, BSc, MScPH, CIC1,11, Robin Johnson,...
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Dina Badawy, PhD, CIC1*, Samar Tahhan, RN, MSc, CIC1, Gabriel Rebick, MDCM, MPH1, Clayton Mac Donald, MUDr, FRCP(C), D(ABMM), DTM&H2, Jackie Nugent, RN, BScN, CIC1, Qosay Sarabi,...
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Jeremy Jamilano, MPH1, Ye Shen, MPH1, Jennifer Ellison, MSc1, and Jenine Leal, PhD1,2,3,4,5
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Marthe Charles, MD, MSc1*, Teresa Zurberg, RCT2, Tracey Woznow, BSc, BEd2, Eric Eckbo, MD1, Lale Asku, BA2, Roy Pescador, BSc2, Leonardo Gomez Navas, BA2, Robert O’Neill, BA3, Esther Thompson, BSc, RPN2, and Elizabeth Bryce, MD1
1 Division of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control,...
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Filip Pajtondziev, MScHQ, CPHI(C), CIC1,2*, Katherine Paphitis, PhD, MSc, CPHI(C), CIC3,4, Jennifer Happe, MSc4,5, and Rylan Egan, PhD, MEd1