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PHAC Infection Prevention and Control for Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): DRAFT Interim Guidance for Acute Healthcare Settings
With the subject matter expertise and advice of the National Advisory Committee on Infection Prevention and Control, the Public Health Agency of Canada has developed interim IPC guidance for healthcare organizations and healthcare workers (HCW) for the management of people with fever and/or cough presenting to acute healthcare settings in Canada, who, within 14 days before onset of illness, have:
travelled to an affected area; or
been in close contact with a probable or confirmed case of 2019-nCoV; or
been in close contact with someone who has signs and symptoms of acute respiratory
February 4, 2020
Q & A with IPAC Canada Board of Directors Candidates
Thursday, April 23, 2020 (12:00 noon Eastern)
This webinar is your opportunity to hear from candidates seeking election to the IPAC Canada Board of Directors (elections to be held in Winnipeg, May 6, 2020). Join us for this Q & A opportunity.
Preregistration is required, by Tuesday, April 21st. Log-in instructions will be sent after that date. Please note, Continuing Education Certificates will not be provided for this webinar.
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February 24, 2020
Webinar -Abstract to Manuscript
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 (1330 Eastern)
This webinar will cover the importance of publication for the Infection Prevention and Control Professional, the process for turning your abstract into a manuscript, and what is involved once you submit it to the Canadian Journal of Infection Control. Presented by CJIC Editor-in-Chief Victoria Williams, and Associate Editor Devon Metcalf.
Preregistration is required, by Monday, March 9th. Log-in instructions will be sent after that date. Webinar attendees currently certified by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CIC) who complete this
February 24, 2020
IPAC Canada/SaniMarc Wood Wyant 2020 Prehospital Roadshows
IPAC Canada and Sani Marc/Wood Wyant are pleased to announce that April 16th (Vancouver) is the first 2020 date for their partnership in offering:
Pan Canadian Roadshows -Environmental Cleaning/Disinfection of Emergency Vehicles and Equipment and Risk Assessment for PreHospital Care Personnel
In collaboration with local Emergency Services, the Roadshows will be presented in six Canadian cities through 2021. Two successful Roadshows were held in 2019 (Winnipeg, and Dartmouth).
The April 16, 2020 offering will be held from 08:15 - 12:00 noon, Pacific Gateway Hotel, Vancouver Airport.
February 24, 2020
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