April 22 Earth Day Celebration
IPAC Planetary Health Interest Group celebrates mini‑success stories....
May 5th is World Hand Hygiene Day: Your Action Saves More Lives
On May 5th, PICNet recognizes World Hand Hygiene Day, a global campaign led by the World Health Organization. This campaign, now in its 18th year, reminds health-care workers that proper hand hygiene — performed at the right moments and in the right way— continues to be one of the most effective and cost‑efficient ways to prevent health-care associated infections. To avoid this daily and preventable threat, remember that properly cleaned hands protect...
Congratulations to PICNet on their 20th year: Thoughts from the provincial network
Extended provincial network members, and current and former leaders provide their thoughts on two decades of infection prevention and control in BC...
Celebrating 20 Years of PICNet: Reflections from Dr. Titus Wong
The Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since its launch in 2005, PICNet has provided provincial guidance on infection prevention and control (IPC), and advanced education and surveillance efforts across British Columbia. Dr. Titus Wong, Provincial Medical Director, provides medical expertise to the extended infection control network in BC and advises colleagues in the Ministry of Health on guidelines and policies. He also holds leadership...
PICNET NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2025
Celebrating National IPAC Week Celebrate National IPAC week: October 20-24. Check out PICNet’s messaging and list of resources and activities to help you promote and celebrate this week. PICNet's 20th Anniversary PICNet is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall! Please watch for more details coming in November. Check out our info sheets to learn more about PICNet. Stop by PICNet’s booth at the IPAC BC Chapter’s Education Day on November 3rd, 2025 to meet...
National Infection Prevention and Control Week: October 20-24, 2025
During the week beginning on Monday, October 20, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) professionals and health care teams across the province will celebrate National IPC week This year’s theme from IPAC Canada, “Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges” reflects our commitment to safety and quality care across sites through effective IPC practices. The theme encourages us to celebrate the hard work of IPC programs and reflect on how we can strengthen collaboration across disciplines,...