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Welcome to the Central West Infection Control Network (CWICN), following the geographic boundaries established for the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
Serving the communities of Bolton, Brampton, Caledon, Dufferin County, Malton, Orangeville, Rexdale, Shelburne and Woodbridge.
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Flu Season
Influenza continues to be a major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in Ontario. It is estimated that annually, influenza and influenza related complications account for 60,000 hospitalizations and 8,000 deaths, most of which occur among the elderly. Ontario is the only province offering universal, annual flu immunization free of charge. 8 staff immunizations in a LTC home can prevent one death (Hayward 2006).
NACI statement on Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV) for 2010-2011
See CDC's Free Flu Resources
One of the objectives of the Peel Community Infection Prevention and Control Committee is to establish collaborative communication links between multidisciplinary health services. The group identified that there was a gap in the communication of Antibiotic Resistant Organisms (AROs) and Clostridium difficile from one service to the next. In an effort to bridge the existing gap the committee developed the ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT ORGANISM (ARO)/Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) COMMUNICATION FORM. The form is an editable pdf version that can be printed out and sent with the client/patient/resident on transfer to provide clear communication of the client/patient/resident ARO/C.difficile status. Please click here: ARO FORM
 As an innovative link to expertise on Infection prevention and control in their communities and as a network of networks across the province, RICNs serve anyone who is involved in the provision of health care.This Annual Report describes many initiatives that, over the past year, have contributed to the successful achievement of these goals. Please take a few moments to browse throught its contents. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact your local network - contact page.
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