September 28, 2009
In This Issue:
H1N1 Update
Flu Vaccine Rollout
Niagara LTC Education
MRSA Resource Centre
Big Shot Challenge
CIC Study Group
Your Opinion Matters
Local Educational Opportunities:
September 30 - October 2
There's still time to register!!
CAEM PRESENTS:
Red, White and Green
Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning
Grimsby
Information
Webber Teleclasses:
September 29
(Free Teleclass) Voices of CHICA - Part 2
October 1
The Changing Face of MRSA - Evolving Epidemiology
Dr. Andrew Simor, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto
October 15
The Socioeconomic Cost of Enteric Disease
Dr. Doug Scott, Centers for Disease Control
October 21
(South Pacific Teleclass) National Work on the Prevention of Healthcare Acquired Infections in Australia
Dr. Marilyn Cruikshank, Australian Commission on Safety & Quality in Healthcare
October 22
(Free Teleclass) Improving Infection Control in Developing Countries
Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization
Click HERE for a complete schedule
Other Educational Offerings:
October 1
York Region Presents:
Community and Health Services
Infection Control Education Day
for Long Term Care Settings
Information
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 Update
In keeping with predictions the anticipated second wave of the pH1N1 virus is beginning to make the rounds just days after the official start to fall. Several BC schools have been impacted by influenza-like illness, resulting in hundreds of students staying home. Read more here. To keep an eye on the spread of pH1N1 in Canada, go to the FluWatch website.
Flu Vaccine Rollout
 On September 24, Ontario announced it's plan for the rollout of seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines. In keeping with the slogan that "it's a different flu season this year," the rollout plan for the annual flu vaccine will be quite different this year. Read more about the rollout plan here.
Niagara LTC Education Day
 Niagara Region Public Health recently held their annual half-day long-term care workshop entitled, "The More Things Change, The More Things Stay The Same." The event was well attended and included presentations by Dr. Doug Sider, Jim Gauthier and members of the Infectious Diseases team of the health unit. It was a great session!
MRSA Resource Centre
Have you ever wondered about the science behind recommendations for the control of MRSA? There are all kinds of useful articles linking evidence and practice. And now there is a web-based MRSA Resource Center (if you're not already a registered user of Medscape, you will need to sign-up to access this resource).
Big Shot Challenge
 The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) held a half-day workshop to launch their annual health care employee immunization program called the "Big Shot Challenge." The event was well attended and included a number of informative presentations. As a part of their campaign, BCHU has posted numerous useful influenza and H1N1 resources on their website.
There's Still Time!
 Are you planning on writing the exam for certification in infection control? If so, there is still time to join the 2009-10 CSICN CIC Study Group. Contact us for a schedule of dates and times.
Your Opinion Matters!
 If you've recently attended a RICN event you may have received one of our new IPAC Pocket Guides. We'd like your feedback on how effective they've been in your facility. This information will help us when it comes time to evaluate the material we provide to you. Just click here to complete the short survey.
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H1N1; flu shot calendar; hour-glass
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