Coming together to break the chain
Graphic teaches staff how to prevent spread of infection Winter is in full swing, and so is the flu! A severe case of the…
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Hand Hygiene starts with Moment 1
There is a science not only to how we clean our hands, but when. Healthcare staff can take all of the right precautions when…
“We took the challenge with brio”
Step off the elevator on the eighth floor of Pavilion K at the Jewish General Hospital, and you’re greeted with the news: posted on…
Vital practices in keeping our users safe
Need a refresher on keeping our patients, residents and clients safe? Learn all about the strategies developed by the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal Infection Prevention…
Infection prevention and control is in your hands
New e-learning module provides skills upgrade and education A new bilingual e-learning course developed by the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team was launched…
Drug-resistant bacteria 101
Fighting the rising resistance: what can we do? Drug-resistant bacteria—they’re tiny in stature, but pose a potentially widespread global danger. So much so that…
Sally Sperry’s spirit lives on in nursing award
Catherine Booth Hospital wins infection prevention prize Our team proudly presented this year’s Sally Sperry Award to Sharon O’Grady, Head Nurse at the Catherine…
Spread the message—not the infection!
Achoo! When you sneeze into your elbow, you are taking care not to spread germs. It is a simple gesture to protect those around…
All you need to know about CRO
We’ve been hearing a lot about CRO, but what exactly is it? Carbapenem resistant organism, or CRO, are a type of bacteria that are…
Did you know?
During Accreditation week from December 4 to 9, the surveyors will ask questions related to Infection Prevention and Control’s (IPAC) policies, procedures and practices…