CHICA-Canada 2009 National Education Conference
St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador
May 9 - 14, 2009
(Last updated June 7th, 2009)
Handouts and presentations provided by speakers WILL NOT be printed
for circulation at the conference.
Handouts posted here are in English unless noted otherwise.
Oral Presentations
- Sunday, May 10, 2009
- Novice Practitioner Day
- Introductory Microbiology
Part I (1.8MB), Part II (415KB)
Jim Gauthier MLT CIC, Providence Care, Kingston ON
The objective of this session is to assist the attendee with understanding the basics of microbiology and understanding a microbiology report. - AROs – Bugs gone bad!
Marion Yetman RN BN MN CIC, Government of Newfoundland
The objective of this session is to provide the attendee with an understanding of what AROs are and where they come from. The session will discuss how to limit ARO movement across the spectrum of healthcare, and answer common questions regarding AROs. - Outbreak Management
Molly Blake BN MHS GCN(C) CIC, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg MB
The attendee will learn the principles of outbreak management utilizing practical examples.
Session Sponsored by BD Canada - Common Issues/Pitfalls with Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
Paula Price RN CIC, Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook NL
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Assuming the attendee has a basic understanding of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization principles, real life experiences of problems will be shared.
Session sponsored by Getinge Canada - Helping Adult Learners Learn
Dr. Maureen Dunne PhD, Memorial University School of Nursing, St. John’s NL
Allyson Hajek, Memorial University School of Nursing, St. John’s NL
The attendee will learn ‘how adults learn’ and receive examples of effective teaching strategies that ICPs can use. - Advanced Practitioner Day
- Managing Your Leaders? Or Leading Your Managers?
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Daneal Charney, Leadership Reframed, Thornhill ON
For this session, attendees will understand the concept of emergent leadership; discover real–world examples of emergent leadership; and gain tips on developing oneself as an emergent leader. - Controlling the Monster Job
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Christine Nutty RN MSN CIC, Infection Advice, Inc., Metropolis IL; 2009 President, APIC
During this session, the attendee will receive tips on how not to be overwhelmed, how to break large tasks down to manageable chunks, and how to prioritize in a practical way.
Session sponsored by APIC - Effective Written Communication – Keep it simple!
Yvonne Hann PhD (Candidate), Department of English Language and Literature, Memorial University, St. John’s NL
Download PDF - 302MB
After this session, the attendee will be more aware of how to write effective communications by keeping the message simple, and to one page. There will be discussion on how to develop an algorithm for policies. - Gaining Leadership Support for IP&C Matters Through Accountability, Performance
Measures and Story Boards
Carol Dalton, Chief Operating officer, Grand Falls-Windsor and Area, Central Health
The objective of this session is to provide the attendee with information on the meaning of a “Balanced Score Card” and how to use a Balanced Score Card to engage leaders and managers. - The Plan.Do.Study.Act (PDSA) Model for Improvement
Amanda Thompson, Quality Improvement Coordinator, Grand Falls-Windsor and Area, Central Health
Download PDF's Part I (123KB), Part II (10KB), Part III (10KB), Part IV (209KB)
Through this session, the attendee will learn how to use PDSA’s to improve IP&C programs. - Planning an IP&C Campaign
Penny Ralph RN CIC, Central Health, Grand Falls-Windsor NL
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The attendee will learn practical steps to organize and deliver an IP&C campaign. - Monday, May 11, 2009
- Pre–Conference Day
- Infection Prevention and Control Issues Related to Dementia and Other Mental Health Illnesses
(Developed in collaboration with the CHICA-Canada Mental Health Interest Group) - An Overview of Mental Health Illnesses
Nena Sandoval MHS FAACS, Eastern Health, Waterford Hospital Site, St. John’s NL
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The attendee will learn the definition of mental illness, the types of mental illness, and the impact of mental illness on problem-solving. - Routine Practices and Additional Precautions in Mental Health Settings
Part I (73KB), Part II (23KB), Part III (1.06MB)
Cathy Munford RN CIC, Victoria General Hospital, Victoria BC
In this session, the attendee will learn the challenges of getting a routine practices/additional precautions message across in mental health settings. - Admissions Screening – What to do with the results
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Alexis Silverman RN BA BScN, Region of Peel, Brampton ON
Suggestions for routine admission screening of patients/residents of Long Term Care or Mental Health Units will be reviewed. The attendee will learn how results should be used to enhance patient/resident safety. - Outbreaks on Secure Wards
Sharon Kelly RN CIC, Eastern Health-Waterford Site, St. John’s NL
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Creative ways to limit the spread of pathogens during an outbreak will be discussed. - Afternoon Concurrent Session #1
Infection Prevention and Control in Long Term Care - Nursing Home Acquired Pneumonia
Thomas J. Marrie MD FRCPC, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
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This session will provide guidelines for diagnosis and management of pneumonia specifically in the individual residing in a long term care facility. - SBAR – An effective communication tool
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Lee Hanna RN CIC, Good Samaritan Society Edmonton AB
The attendee will become familiar with algorithms and SBARs: two effective tools to enhance communication in the long term care setting. - Management of Chronic Wounds in Long Term Care
David Keast BSc MSc DipEd MD CCFP FCFP, Aging Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care Research Centre, University of Western Ontario, London ON
Part 1 - Consensus Document - 217KB
Part 2 - The Antimicrobial Tables - 55KB
Part 3 - The Reference List - 20KB
Part 4 - Supplement from Ostomy/Wound Management on Infection Control - 293KB
Link referred to: http://www.woundinfection-institute.com/
Attendees at this session will gain an understanding of the recognition and diagnosis of wound infection; effective wound management; and indications for therapies including antiseptics, and discriminate systemic antibiotics. - Case Scenarios
Lee Hanna RN CIC, Good Samaritan Society, Edmonton AB
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in case scenarios based on the afternoon’s discussions. - Afternoon Concurrent Session #2
Preparing to Prepare for the CIC Exam - Overview of the CIC Exam
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Sharon Krystofiak, MS, MT(ASCP), CIC, Bethel Park PA; 2009 President, Certification Board of Infection Control
This session is of interest to both first time candidates and those renewing their CIC using the SARE exam. Attendees will learn what is included in the exam, Canadian content and Canadian input into the exam. Included will be a review of exam sites and study groups, as well as the publishing of exam results to the candidate, and CIC success rates.
Sponsored by CBIC - Study Tips
Jerome Delaney BA BEd MEd PhD, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Through this session, the attendee will learn how to get the most out of studying through a review of study skills and tools. - Study Group vs. Independent Study
Susan Cooper MLT CIC, South Eastern Ontario Infection Control Network, Kingston ON
Download PDF - 512MB
During this session, the attendee will learn the pros and cons of a study group; how to develop a study group and make it work; and review the tangible and intangible resources available to successfully complete the CIC exam. - Multiple Choice Questions – Tricks and pitfalls
Donald W. McKay PhD, Memorial University of Newfoundland
The attendee will learn how to approach Multiple Choice Questions and how to identify common tips or traps in Multiple Choice Questions. - Tuesday, May 12, 2009
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Linda Duxbury MASc (Chem Eng) PhD (Mgnt Sc)
By the end of this session, attendees will understand different generations – how they differ and why, and implications for the work environment. Attendees will also be able to identify strategies individuals can use to engage different generations.
Session sponsored by BD Canada - Routine Practices and Additional Precautions Teaching Tools
Donna Moralejo PhD, Memorial University School of Nursing, St. John’s NL
Mary Vearncombe MD FRCPC, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto ON
Attendees will become familiar with new tools for teaching routine practices and additional precautions as well as learning about risk assessment. Adding to the Keynote Speaker presentation, this session will also provide strategies for teaching across different generations.
Session sponsored by BD - CONCURRENT SESSION #1
Microbiology - Old disease, New information
Edward Ellis MD MPH FRCPC, Tuberculosis Prevention and Control;
Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa ON
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Attendees will learn what is new in MDR and XDR and review the changing epidemiology in Canada. Also discussed will be new standards and the interferon gamma test. - Bugs with Good Press Agents!
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Philippe Lagacé-Wiens MD DTM&H FRCPC
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Winnipeg MB
New and emerging pathogens - you thought they were gone but they are in the news again! - CONCURRENT SESSION #2
Pandemic Planning - Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan – IP&C and Occupational Health Annex
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Mary Vearncombe MD FRCPC, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto ON
Attendees will be given an update on the revised IP&C and Occupational Health Annex of the Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan, including process for Annex revisions, rationale for major changes, and use of corporate and individual risk assessment tools. - Ethical Decision Making in Pandemic Planning
Richard Singleton BA M.Div PhD (Div), Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s NL
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Online audio recording of this presentation at: http://www.webbertraining.com/
The attendee will learn the issues to be considered in decision-making, including care decisions and allocation of resources. - CONCURRENT SESSION #3
Community Issues - Infection Prevention and Control in the Community Setting: A CSI Approach to standard
based practice
Nan Cleator RN (BNc), Victorian Order of Nurses Canada, Huntsville ON
Download PDF's Part I (122KB), Part II (186KB)
Participants will understand the challenges (crimes) of IP&C in the community setting; understand how current Accreditation standards and IP&C guidelines can be adapted (to solve the crimes) for the community setting; and learn about a phased approach to local and regional/national surveillance (crime investigation) in a community setting. - Unique Partnerships Prevail for IP&C
Lorna Christie-Jacobson RN DOCHN, First Nations and Inuit Health, Sioux Lookout ON
Karen Clinker MEd BScN CCOHN CIC, Northwestern Ontario Infection Control Network, Dryden ON
Patricia Piaskowski RN HBScN CIC, Northwestern Ontario Infection Control Network, Thunder Bay ON
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This session will provide an overview on background steps undertaken by the NWOICN leading to current First Nations IP&C initiatives and partnerships. It will discuss First Nations logistical challenges affecting IP&C deliverables in a health care setting outside of the mainstream, and discuss past, current and future plans for First Nations IP&C initiatives and partnerships. - Wednesday, May 13, 2009
- Strut Your Stuff! Breakfast
Dick Zoutman MD FRCPC, Infection Control Service, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston ON
Start the day with an entertaining and fascinating presentation. The presentation will inform attendees on quality improvement through the LEAP vs Six Sigma models.
Session sponsored by Virox Technologies - Experience with Hand Hygiene Programs Across Canada
Panel:
Clare Barry BN MSc CIC, Infection Prevention and Control Consultant, Toronto ON
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Penny Ralph RN CIC, Central Health, Grand Falls-Windsor NL
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Molly Blake BN MHS GCN(C) CIC, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg MB
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Lee Hanna RN CIC, Good Samaritan Society, Edmonton AB
What has been the experience with various hand hygiene programs across Canada? Attendees will be provided with an overview of the initiatives; hear success stories and experiences that have issues with implementation, including an initiative for a Long Term Care setting; and discuss long range planning for these campaigns. - Safer Healthcare Now! Update on Patient Safety Initiatives
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Theresa Fillatre MHSA RN BSW CHE,
Atlantic Provinces Campaign Leader Safer Healthcare Now!, Dartmouth NS
This session will discuss the results of current SHN! Patient Safety Initiatives, noting regional differences. Attendees will learn how the results are to be used and if results confirm the approach. - Hot Topics – A year in review
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John Embil BSc(Hon) MD FRCPC FACP, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg MB
Attendees will find this an extremely interesting session that will review IP&C news items and hot topics.
Session sponosored by Ecolab - CONCURRENT SESSION #1
Outbreaks Past and Present - Epidemics in the 20th Century in Newfoundland
Rick Cooper MD FRCPC, Memorial University School of Medicine, St. John’s NL
Attendees will experience an historical perspective of outbreaks in Atlantic Canada, including the 1918 pandemic, diphtheria, TB, and smallpox outbreaks. We will discuss the differences in these epidemics between Newfoundland and the rest of North America. - Re-Emergence of Vaccine Preventable Diseases
David Allison MD, Medical Officer of Health, Eastern Health, St. John’s NL
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Attendees will hear a discussion on the re-emergence of vaccine-preventable diseases with a focus on mumps, measles and pertussis. - CONCURRENT SESSION #2
Surveillance - Real Time Enhanced Surveillance Linking Public Health, Acute Care and Non Acute Care Sectors
Keiran Moore MD
Queen’s University Emergency Syndromic Surveillance Team, Kingston ON
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At the end of this session, attendees will understand technical and data requirements for real time Surveillance; evaluate and understand possible early warning data sources; understand data analysis and spatial mapping capabilities through a live demonstration. - Using Surveillance to Achieve Performance Excellence
Dick Zoutman MD FRCPC
Infection Control Service, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston ON
Attendees will learn how surveillance data, both internal to an organization and to the public and government, can be leveraged to achieve performance excellence. - CONCURRENT SESSION #3 – Occupational Health
- Infection Prevention and Control Concerns in Occupational Health
Maureen Cividino MD CCFP FCFP DOHS
Central South Infection Control Network, Dundas ON
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This session will discuss immunization and prophylaxis, review concerns of the pregnant HCW and the immunocompromised HCW; and discuss pre-employment assessments. - Understanding Serology
Todd Hatchette MD FRCPC
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Dalhousie University, Dalhousie NS
Attendees will be instructed through a review of the basics of serologic diagnosis, including advantages and disadvantages. Attendees will be provided with some specific instances for serologic diagnosis. - Thursday, May 14, 2009
- Antibiotic Stewardship
Jim Hutchinson MD FRCPC
Eastern Health, Laboratory Services – General Site, St. John’s NL
Attendees will be updated on issues in antibiotic stewardship, including the role of the ICP in the (mis)use of antibiotics. - Public Health Agency of Canada – Update
Shirley Paton MN, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa ON
Attendees will be provided with an update on initiatives of the Public Health Agency of Canada. - Overcoming Limited Infection Prevention and Control Resources
Michael Borg M.D., M.Sc. (Lond), DLSHTM, MMCPath
President, International Federation of Infection Control
The prevention and control of healthcare associated infections depends to a significant extent on the availability of diverse resources. Amongst these essential requirements are the presence of an effective infection control infrastructure and output from infection control teams. It is equally vital that resources are also available at user level to ensure that the efforts, policies and advice of the infection control team is translated into an end result which reduces risk for the patient.
In reality however, those resources are often not present. To an extent or another, infection control professionals worldwide work in environments in which limitations in available resources is a daily reality. This is particularly the case in developing countries where various obstacles and challenges are encountered. Nevertheless it is possible to achieve effective results, even in these circumstances, by focusing on what is attainable and emphasising the less costly and labour intensive interventions.
In this session, Dr. Borg will:
1. Provide an overview of the impact of limited resources on the epidemiology of healthcare associated infections in both developing as well as more developed countries
2. Illustrate success stories achieved despite significant challenges and limitations 3. Identify potential approaches to bypass these obstacles
3. Explain the role of International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC) in promoting infection prevention and control worldwide, but especially in countries with limited resources.
4. Propose networking opportunities to achieve these goals