[…] who did not start treatment reasons for ineligibility were reported. Data was extracted and entered into an access database. The survey was performed on request of Ministry of Health at local level. Ministry of Justice approved the study and granted a waiver on informed consent. Data were collected in accordance with the national ethical standards. No specific consent was required since data were collected in anonymous and...
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[…] inpatient days (and 95% confidence interval s) 3.4 (3.2 -3.6) 3.8 (3.6 -4.0) Provincial rate of new MRSA associated with the reporting facility per 10,000 inpatient days (and 95% confidence interval s) 4.0 (3.7 -4.2) 4.6 (4.4 -4.9) Total n umber of new cases of CPO identified 269 167 N/A * Total n umber of new cases of C. auris identified 9 2 N/A * Provincial...
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[…] quarters in 201 7/1 8 Start and end date of quarters in 201 7/18 Quarter code Fiscal q uarter Calendar quarter Start date End date Start date End date Q1 01 -Apr -201 7 15 -Jun -201 7 01 -Apr -201 7 30 -Jun -201 7 Q2 16 -Jun -201 7 07 -Sep -201 7 01 -Jul -201 7 30 -Sep -201 7 Q3 08 -Sep -201 7...
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[…] is It we ignore the gap, we may be investing in the wrong things Narrowing the gap 56 We have to realize how difficult it is for the entire organization to clearly understand and " buy-in" to the vision and goals of the upper management Therefore we must recognize that we have "work-as-imagined" and "work-as-done" throughout healthcare Before we plan an intervention, we...
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[…] out how much the place cares about its image INSTITUTIONSCENARIOATTHETIMEOFTHESTUDY(Adusp, 2018; Margarido, 2020; Superintendência de Saúde da USP, 2020)Outer SettingHuniversity Hospital inaugurationreduction of clinical staffchildren's unit closurerestriction of services in adult unitsphysical restructuringhiring new staffcovid -19 pandemic PROCESStoplanEngagetherightpeopleAppointleadersIdentify Stakeholders (main supporters or not) PROCESS•Study Type: Implementation Research•It was applied in foursequential phases: •PreliminaryPhase: PlanningSeptember/2017Com-Efeprotocol proposal -three meetings with nursing supervisor from the CM and CC units; and...
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[…] what you wish for? Reinvest what has been saved by reducing HAI 53 TC PWT Oct 2017 Think outside the box…… While there will be shortages, well trained IPC practitioners and HCW can think "outside -the-box" and deliver healthcare reasonably safely for patients and themselves Understand the community and work closely with them Need to reassess teaching methods in LMIC using more innovative ways of getting the...
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[…] Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) September 2013 Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) 1001 West Broadway, Suite 504 Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B1 www.picnet.ca Tel: 604 -875 -4844 ext 22983 Fax: 604- 875 -4373 Email: picnet@phsa.ca Disclaimer The purpose of this report is to provide information on Clostridium difficile infections in acute care facilities to healthcare providers, decision -makers, patients, and the public. This report...
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[…] Community usage – Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme • Hospital usage – NAUSP • Practical stewardship issues 52 Relationship of quinolone consumption and resistance in E.coli Durham K. Eur J Clin Microbiol Inf Dis 2010; 29, 353 -356 •Restricted quinolone availability in humans and in food -producing animals ® low fluoroquinolone resistance rates • Conscious decision to avoid quinolones in clinical guidelines 57 Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance A view from Down<mark...
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Methicillin -Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Surveillance Report Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Prepared by: Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) December 2012 Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) 555 West 12th Avenue, Suite 400 East Tower, Room 413/414 Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7 www.picnet.ca Tel: 604 -707 -2667 Fax: 604- 707-2649 Email: picnet@phsa.ca Disclaim er The information in this report aims to increase awareness of healthcare- associated...
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[…] Year 2012/201 3 Prepared by: Provincial Infection Control Network of British Columbia (PICNet) September 2013 Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) 1001 West Broadway, Suite 504 Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B1 www.picnet.ca Fax: 604- 875 -4373 Tel: 604 -875 -4844 ext 22983 Email: picnet@phsa.ca Disclaim er The information in this report aims to increase awareness of healthcare- associated infections in the acute care facilities for healthcare...
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[…] a short -time admission to emergency room only were excluded, with an exception in CPO surveillan ce, which includes the hemodialysis patients visiting renal clinics in acute care facilities and other patients that were deemed high risk for CPO. Patients under one year of age were also excluded from CDI surveillance because asymptomatic carriage of C. difficile is very frequent and C. difficile - associated diarrheal illness is...
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[…] 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 Chemical (Litres) 30720 2304Before After Procurement: Hydrogen Peroxide Based DisinfectantsTough on pathogens – not on people, surfaces or the planet. •Cost Efficiency –Reduces cleaning solution consumption by up to 50% –Increases labor efficiency by up to 50% •Performance, Health and Safety –Kills a wide variety of bacteria and viruses + effective cleaner–DoesnotcauserespiratoryirritationDoes not cause respiratory irritation –Does not contain perfumes or dyes –Can be used on a wide range of surfaces – Woolsafe approved •Environmental Responsibility –Contains ingredients that readily break down into oxygen and water –Does not contain VOCs or Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEs) –Available as a concentrated that can be diluted at the point of use, meaning less packaging and less chemical miles •New system implemented in >1,000 healthcare sites •Lowtemperaturedetergentand Energy: Low Temp Laundry ‐30%Water •Low temperature detergent and oxygen bleach •Reduced wash temperatures •Fewer rinses •Reduced fabric damage 30% Water ‐35,500 Mwh 9.4 million kg CO 2eq. ‐20% Cost $ 3/2/2015...
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[…] ; doi :10.1503/cmaj.051226 4. Owens B. C. diff rates falling but still a concern. CMAJ 2013 ; doi :10.1503/cmaj.109 -4550 5. DePestel DD and Aronoff DM . Epidemiology of Clostridium difficile Infection . Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2013; 26 :464 -475 6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vital Signs: Preventing Clostridium difficile Infections. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2012; 61:157 -162. 7. Daneman N, Stukel...
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[…] program by health authority, fiscal year 201 3/201 4 Health authority IHA FHA VCHA i VIHA NHA PHSA Total Total number of facilities 22 14 11 13 18 2 80 By hospital size ii 1 -50 beds 16 3 6 7 17 0 49 51 -250 beds 5 7 2 3 1 2 20 >250 beds 1 4 3 3 0 0 11 By hospital category Community hospital...
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