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

The Regional Infection Control Networks are an arm's-length government agency part of the Public Health Ontario dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. For more information about Public Health Ontario, visit http://www.oahpp.ca/.

 

PHO Welcomes Just Clean Your Hands

December 1, 2011

Just Clean Your Hands (JCYH) is a multifaceted hand hygiene program that was developed to overcome barriers to proper hand hygiene and improve compliance with hand hygiene best practices. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) created JCYH originally for hospitals and was launched in 2008. The ministry adapted JCYH for the long-term care homes sector in 2009. In August 2011, the long-term care home materials became available to the retirement home sector.

Effective December 1, 2011 the transfer from the MOHLTC to Public Health Ontario (PHO) is complete and all materials are now available on the PHO website. PHO welcomes the transfer of JCYH, building on the success of the program, to protect the health of Ontarians by providing scientific and technical expertise in preventing health care-associated infections.  We want to hear your hand hygiene success stories. If you're organization has a story to share, email handhygiene@oahpp.ca.

December 10

ONTARIO ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

Public Health Ontario (PHO) partnering with the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) has launched the Ontario Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP). The core program team of PHO and OHA staff will be assistedby a provincial expert advisory committee with representation from across Ontario and professional disciplines to provide authoritative advise and direction. Learn more about the program and its goals...

a Resource for community care! 

The Infection Prevention and Control Reference Tool provides our stakeholders in community care with a quick easy-to-read guide that covers a number of topics:

    • Proper hand hygiene
    • Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
    • Routine Practices & Additional Precautions
    • Proper handling of equipment

 

Environmental Cleaning Toolkit

This resource has enjoyed great success throughout the province and with your input it will continue to do so.  Stay tuned for an evaluation survey later this fall to provide your feedback! 

In the meantime, join the online discussion with your colleagues and other infection control experts and be sure to book mark the link to the Toolkit so that you always have it at your fingertips!


 
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