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Regional Infection Control Networks of Ontario
Networking, sharing and educating in infection prevention and control


August 25, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Regional Infection Control Networks (RICNs) are excited to announce their transition to the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (OAHPP). The role of the RICNs is closely aligned with OAHPP's mandate and supports OAHPP as a hub organization that will link researchers, public health practitioners and front-line healthworkers.  Find out more >>>


July 27, 2010

Core Competency Education
The Infection Prevention and Control Core Competency Education Program is being revitalized and your opinion counts!!  Learn more >>>


July 22, 2010
Maternal Newborn Project - A Great Success!

Hospital Champions  will receive a resource package, that includes the Provincial Recommendations .

A baseline survey established the current state of implementation for the Provincial Recommendations.

Regular "Community of Practice” sessions were held from March to June.

These discussions have resulted in enhanced relationships between Maternal Newborn staff and ICPs.
 

To review a summary of the project, click here.
To review a copy of the resource package, contact your
local RICN.


July 19, 2010
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING TOOLKIT...It won't be long now!

The Environmental Cleaning Best Practices Project Team is finalizing the content for the provincial educational toolkit.

The Chain of Transmission and Routine Practices modules have been pilot tested by a number of Environmental Services departments in hospitals and long-term care sites across the province. The feedback received has been very favourable. The General Cleaning module will go out for pilot testing shortly. The remaining modules are in the final approval stages. Accompanying video clips on various cleaning procedures are also being produced! 

DELIVERY to healthcare facilities and public health units is targeted for late August and early September

OFFICIAL LAUNCH: 
CAEM/RICN Conference September 19-21 at Blue Mountain


 
Education / Éducation
Thursday Sep. 9 - 2010
1:30PM - (Webber Teleclass) Planning for Infectious Disease Disasters in Ambulatory Care Centers