CHICA HANDIC Philosophy
We believe the focus of CHICA HANDIC is the exchange of information and the education on infection control issues along with educational development of the group. As a chapter, we endorse the philosophy of the parent body CHICA-Canada working together for the prevention of infection in the hospital and in the community.
CHICA HANDIC History
CHICA HANDIC began with a small group of Infection control Practitioners in Hamilton, Ontario in 1971. In 1974 the group expanded its borders to include surrounding areas. HANDIC became a chapter of CHICA in 1980, and in 2006 the chapter name was changed to CHICA HANDIC. CHICA HANDIC currently has 30 members representing the Golden Horseshoe area of Southern Ontario. Members are involved in the following fields of practice: Acute care, Long-term care, Public health and Industry.
2008 CHICA HANDIC Executive
PRESIDENT: Barb Shea
PAST PRESIDENT: Ruth Schertzberg
PRESIDENT ELECT: Risa Cashmore
TREASURER: Connie Gittens Webber
SECRETARY: Andrea Iacurti
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