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Regional Infection Control Networks of Ontario

Networking, sharing and educating in infection prevention and control

The Regional Infection Control Networks are an arm's-length government agency part of the Public Health Ontario dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. For more information about Public Health Ontario, visit http://www.oahpp.ca/.
March 9, 2012
CIC exam prep series

Are you studying for the CIC Exam? A series of eight, one hour sessions was offered from October to December 2011 to assist those ICPs who were planning to write the CIC exam in the next six months. The archived videoconferences, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and FAQs related to the Fall 2011 CIC Exam Prep Series can be made available to you by contacting your local RICN office.
 
March 7, 2012
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING TOOLKIT EVALUATION
"Since the launch of the toolkit and after I conducted training and inservice with staff, I have seen dramatic improvement in the cleanliness and sanitation of our home. We have had positive feedback from the residents and compliance and regulatory bodies.”
This is just one of the comments we received in our recent evaluation survey. A detailed report is in the works and will be posted to this space when complete. In the meantime here are a few preliminary results:
  • 64% of the respondents came from LTC, followed by 18% from community hospitals
  • 40% of the respondents worked in environmental services and 30% were from IPAC.
  • 76% of the respondents have used the toolkit
  • 80+% found the toolkit useful to very useful
  • 80+% found the toolkit easy or very easy to use

The survey also revealed that the most often used items were the module summaries and the presentations with speakers' notes.

If you haven't already done so, check out our online resources:  complete version of the toolkit, discussion forum and sample policies.

March 5, 2012

a Resource for community care! 

The Infection Prevention and Control Reference Tool provides our stakeholders in community care with a quick easy-to-read guide that covers a number of topics:

    • Proper hand hygiene
    • Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
    • Routine Practices & Additional Precautions
    • Proper handling of equipment

ONTARIO ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

Public Health Ontario (PHO) partnering with the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) has launched the Ontario Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP). The core program team of PHO and OHA staff will be assistedby a provincial expert advisory committee with representation from across Ontario and professional disciplines to provide authoritative advise and direction. Learn more about the program and its goals...

JUST CLEAN YOUR HANDS

Find materials to implement the program here.

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