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Objectives: |
- To describe the evolution of a regional strategy for the movement of patients and residents from an infection prevention and control perspective
- To understand the barriers that exist when implementing such a strategy
- To understand who the key players are and who to involve in discussions about a regional strategy for patient flow
- To understand the infection prevention and control influences when developing an approach for improving patient flow in your region
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Audience:
Infection Control Professionals, Health Care Professionals in Acute, Long-term, and Community Care, Occupational Health and Safety, and Public Health Professionals.
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Presenter(s):
Janet Allen, Network Coordinator
Janet is a certified Infection Control Professional and since 2006, has held the position of Network Coordinator for the South Eastern Ontario Infection Control Network, Public Health Ontario. Prior to joining the Network, Janet worked in an acute care hospital for many years, initially working in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory and then, moving into Infection Control in 1982. During the past 30 years, she has been an active member of the regional chapter of the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada, participating in the planning of numerous education events. Moments most cherished by Janet, are the many opportunities she had working collaboratively with front line staff on infection control issue.
Tim Cronsberry, Network Coordinator
Tim Cronsberry is the Network Coordinator for the South Western Ontario Infection Control Network, and currently one of the Acting Provincial Managers of Infection Prevention and Control with Public Health Ontario. His past work includes the position of Manager of Communicable Disease and Immunization with the Perth District Health Unit in Stratford, as well as a stint as a Case Manager with a Community Care Access Centre.
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| Modality: Videoconference/Webcast (live and archived) |
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Registration:
If you would like to register your site for this videoconference or receive the link for the webcast, please visit Eventbrite to reserve your spot. Please note you are not required to print the tickets from Eventbrite. This is for our tracking purposes only!
Stay up-to-date on upcoming events and calls for abstracts by visiting our calendar.
If you have submissions, or questions or comments about the items above, send them to brandy.kirchen@oahpp.ca.
To view previous lunch and learn sessions which have been archived, visit http://webcast.otn.ca/archives.html.
If you do not have access to videoconference equipment and would like to participate at another site in your area, please contact Brandy Kirchen by e-mail brandy.kirchen@oahpp.ca or phone 807-333-0139. |
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 13, 2012 |
Handouts will be available on the NWOICN Educational Calendar as well as e-mailed to registrants prior to the session. |
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DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.
Questions
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If you have submissions, or questions or comments about the items above, send them to learning@oahpp.ca.
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