Enhancing Infection Control Practices in Healthcare Facilities
"Explore the latest updates from the IPAC Family and Friends Council regarding hand hygiene campaigns, vaccine management, outbreak control, and antimicrobial stewardship. Learn about key initiatives, such as promoting hand hygiene compliance, publicly funded vaccines, outbreak surveillance, and optimizing antimicrobial therapy. Discover strategies to educate care teams and improve communication with physicians for effective infection prevention."
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IPAC Update Family and Friends Council September 19, 2024
Agenda Hand Hygiene Campaign Update on Vaccines Outbreak Management Antimicrobial Stewardship
Hand hygiene Crucial for preventing the spread of infection. Hands can easily spread germs so it is important to practice good hand hygiene and clean your hands regularly Involvement of families, friends, visitors and residents can contribute to hand hygiene compliance within the home New Campaign - ask me if I cleaned my hands
Ask me if I cleaned my hands Buttons are designed for staff to wear to encourage conversations about hand hygiene Buttons also represent their commitment and dedication to hand hygiene practices
Four Moments Increase audits moment one and four Education posters just in time coaching on-line training
Publicly Funded Vaccines Influenza COVID-19 Pneumococcal Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
Outbreak Management Strong surveillance program = early detection rapid communication of suspected cases just-in-time targeted training Immediate implementation of control measures suspect and confirmed Increase in audits Debrief following each outbreak
Antimicrobial Stewardship A collaborative effort that aims to ensure the best use of antimicrobial therapy Involves evaluating whether antimicrobials are necessary and if so determining the appropriate choice, dosage, method and duration of treatment Areas of focus urinary, respiratory and wound infections
Project Components Educating the Care Team prevention of infections signs and symptoms of infections specimen collection documentation Optimizing communication with Physicians targeted SBAR Time out assessment of an antibiotic Rx with 72 hours
Thank you We welcome your questions IPAC@perleyhealth.ca
