2018 Moira Walker Memorial Award for International Service Recipients-Barbara Catt and Zahir Hirji for their Project: Their  journey began with a trip by the Infection Control Practitioner (ICP), Loyce Khungi at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Nairobi, Kenya coming to Toronto who had registered for the in-class Centennial introductory, IPAC course. As faculty within the course, the Nursing Administrator of AKUH, requested Zahir to “watch over” Loyce. This created a relationship with the hospital and a request for IPAC support in 2012. The purpose of the trip was to work with the IPAC Department to ensure they would be ready an Accreditation Survey by the Joint Commission. The Moira

2018 Champion of Infection Prevention and Control -Michelle Alfa, PhD FCCM IPAC Canada and 3M Canada are pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 Champion of Infection Prevention and Control award is Michelle Alfa, PhD FCCM. Dr. Alfa will be honoured at the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, May 27th.  An overview of her achievements and initiatives will be presented at the Breakfast of Champions on Tuesday, May 29th. We thank 3M Canada for recognition of the lifetime achievements of Dr. Michelle Alfa. More information.  

Honourary Member– Anne Bialachowski RN BN MS CIC IPAC Canada is pleased to bestow Honourary Membership on Anne Bialachowski.  Since joining IPAC Canada in 1998, Anne has been an extraordinary asset to our association in many roles. Her service to the association and colleagues has been inspiring and continues to this day. Anne is an exemplary professional and an extraordinary member of IPAC Canada. Recognition of Anne’s contributions will take place at the Opening Ceremonies, Sunday, May 27th.  More information