IPAC Canada 2023 National Conference
May 28-31, 2023 - Hybrid Conference
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, BC
Oral Presentation Handouts and Recordings
Monday 29th May, 2023
Surveillance, Detection and Outcomes |
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Understanding the Risk Factors Associated with Adverse Outcomes in Patients with CDI |
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Using administrative data linkages to identify missing CLABSI cases during the COVID-19 pandemic |

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IPAC Patient Safety Surveillance Dashboards |
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Surveillance in Long-term Care Facilities: A Nine-Month Study |
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Monitoring Transmission of Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms From Known Positive Cases in Acute Care: Assessment of Our Ring Screen Approach. |

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To Swab or Not to Swab: Lessons Learned as a Result of Pausing Routine ARO Point Prevalence Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Infection Prevention and Control Program Expansion and Improvement |
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The Hospital Hub: Interdisciplinary Team Approach Leads to Program Diversity |
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Infection Prevention and Control challenges in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes during COVID-19 Pandemic in Ontario, Canada |

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An Ethical Framework for Infection Prevention and Control |
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Where are the Champions? Building IPAC Capacity in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes |
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Safety Huddles! A Strong Bridge! An Excellent Approach Towards Building A Vibrant IPAC Culture - All Together! |
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Building Capacity within Novice Infection Prevention and Control Leads in Long-Term Care Home and Retirement Home Sectors |
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Tuesday 30th May, 2023
Clusters, Outbreaks, Bugs Oh My! |
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Clusters of Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC) with Potential links to Hand Hygiene Sink Drains in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) |

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Outbreak In A Burn Intensive Care Unit |
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Cluster investigation and management of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection and colonization in a neonatal intensive care unit |
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Influenza Outbreak Management Tabletop Exercise for Long-term Care and Retirement Homes |
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COVID-19: Lessons Learned |
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Validation of COVID-19 Canines scent detection team and deployment in a long-term Care facility |
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Characteristics of Acute Care Outbreaks caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant in a Teaching Hospital |
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COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Management in a Canadian Remand Facility |
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A Retrospective Look at COVID-19 outbreaks within William Osler Health System from April 2020 to January 2023 |
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Healthcare Environments: Cleaning, Disinfection and Construction |
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Sink Decontamination of Carbapenamase Producing Enterobacterales (CPE) Using Steam Cleaning Technology (SCT) |
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In-vitro antimicrobial efficacy of copper after 12 months of simulated use. |
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Renovation of an Occupied Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit |
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The Use of 5S Methodology in Decluttering Activities in a Long-Term Care Facility |
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