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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
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BACKGROUND: In April 2022, the Ministry of Long-Term Care (LTC) in Ontario, Canada released the infection prevention and control (IPAC) standard as part of the requirements under a new legislation referred to as the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021. This was enacted to address gaps in the sector that...
ABSTRACT: Background: Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) pose significant challenges in healthcare facilities. Although antimicrobial copper surfaces have shown promise in reducing environmental microbial contamination, their effectiveness specifically in long-term care (LTC) homes remains...
ABSTRACT: We retrospectively analyzed central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. While no significant increase in CLABSI rates was found, a rising trend was observed, particularly with gram-positive infections. Further research is needed to...
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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