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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
*Corresponding author:
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
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Florence Yip, BSc FHN MHA(c)1*; Leah Diamond, RN, BSN, MSc PH(c)1
1Vancouver Coastal Health, British Columbia, Canada
*Corresponding author:Florence Yip Vancouver Coastal Health, B.C., Canadaemail:florence.yip@vch.ca
ABSTRACTThe World Health Organization Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in...
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Jude Nwaokenye, MPH1, Justin M. Chan, PhD2, Xuetao Wang, MPH1, Katy Short, MPH1, Shazia Masud, MD3,5, Shannon L. Russell, PhD4,5, James Zlosnik EA, PhD4,5, Natalie...
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Devon Metcalf, MSc, PhD, BEdAE, CIC Associate Editor, Canadian Journal of Infection Control
Appropriate and ongoing infection prevention and control (IPAC) education is...