Meet in the Victoria room to be assigned your Escape Room team. Light breakfast included

Welcome by Conference Chairs, IPAC Newfoundland Labrador President,  and President of IPAC Canada. Recognition of sponsors and special guests.

The presenter will discuss the growth of IPAC/ICPs from administrators to medical specialists.  She will discuss the future of IPAC as we move away from COVID-19.  

Through this presentation, attendees will gain understanding of the factors that affect trust that influence people's ability to create change. The presenter will reflect on the types of power that exist and the jewels of power we each hold; identify actions to inspire and motivate others; and create an understanding of how these concepts relate to Infection Prevention and Control Canada 

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The presenter will discuss the process of how data is translated to best practices and policies. She will also discuss the UN sustainability goals and how the pandemic has affected our progress. This includes a new paradigm shift in IPAC practices and pandemic policy from a specific reactive paradigm to a transdisciplinary coordinated preventive paradigm.  How can IPAC affect change to incorporate an equitable approach to developing best practices and policy? 

2:00 pm – 2:13 pm: 
Initiation of Viral Respiratory Surveillance in a Large Canadian Health Authority
Speaker: Matthew Garrod (virtual)

2:15 pm – 2:28 pm: 
Enhancing Detection of Clinically Relevant CDI Rate Increases: A Comparative Analysis of Monthly Rates and Statistical Process Control Charts
Speaker: Saul Akandwanaho

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2:30 pm – 2:43 pm: 
The National Implementation and Use of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Insertion and Maintenance Bundles in Canadian Intensive Care Unit Settings 
Speaker: Anada Silva

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2:45 pm – 2:58 pm: 
An Investigation of Late-Onset Group B Streptococcus Outbreak in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 
Speaker: Angelie Seguban

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2:00 pm – 2:13 pm
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care: A Quality Improvement Plan
Speaker: Laura Matthews
BEST FIRST TIME ABSTRACT AWARD 

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2:15 pm – 2:28 pm
Data-driven Adjustment of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Drain Protocols in Response to Significant Bed Flow Pressures
Speaker: Tavia Caplan

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2:30 pm – 2:43 pm
Out with the New, In with the Old. Augmenting IPAC Principles during a time of Transition
Speaker: Kristen Houwers

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2:45 pm – 2:58 pm
Quantifying the Impact of Visitors with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) During Respiratory Virus Season 
Speaker: Ronny Leung

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2:00 pm – 2:13 pm
IPAC Canada Simulation- Curriculum Pilot Project 
Speaker: Kelsey Herman

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2:15 pm – 2:28 pm
Mitigation Strategies for COVID-19 Outbreak on Dedicated Dementia Inpatient Wards
Speaker: Anita Marques

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2:30 pm – 2:43 pm
A Large-Scale Measles Exposure: A Multi-Pronged Process Improvement Issue  
Speaker: Elisa Vicencio

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2:45 pm – 2:58 pm
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring in Occupied Acute Care Areas During Renovations: Collaborative Accountability
Speaker: Tomas Whillans
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2:00 pm – 2:13 pm
Blending IPAC And Cultural Sensitivity: Wedding Bangles And Hand Hygiene
Speaker: Raman Sandhar

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2:15 pm – 2:28 pm
Down the Rabbit Hole: What's Discovered when IPAC Explores In-Hospital Sepsis
Speaker: Carla Feltrin

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2:30 pm – 2:43 pm
Retrospective Review of the Top 10 Lessons Leaned in Flood Remediation in a 100+ Year Old Hospital
Speaker: Natasha Salt

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2:45 pm – 2:58 pm
Promoting a Culture of Patient Safety to Reduce Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the ICU
Speaker: Michael Smith

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Dr. Weese will provide an overview of antimicrobial use in animals and how it relates to AMR in humans.  He will refer to issues and challenges of AMU/AMR in animals, addressing some of the dogmas and oversimplification of this issue.  He will also discuss, where does the international community stand on AMR in animals.

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In this presentation, key foundational elements of surface disinfection will be described as well as the role the Infection Prevention and Control Professional has in product selection. Also included is the impact of surface disinfection in controlling the transmission of Antibiotic Resistant Organisms in congregate living settings, specifically long-term care and retirement homes.

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The presenter will review emerging fungal pathogens and discuss why we are seeing this emergence now.  He will describe evolving laboratory diagnostics and management of cases. 

• The Lighter Side of Microbiologists: The study of Microbiology seems to attract an interesting collection of personalities.  In more than half a century in this field, Dr. Sattar  has amassed stories and memories of events that reveal the lighter side of Microbiologists. 
  Syed Sattar, Professor Emeritus of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
   
• Education and Communication in Infection Prevention and Control: What's Changed and What's Coming
  1. Understand the Evolution of IPC Education: Explore the transformative changes in IPC education and communication over time. Gain an in-depth understanding of the historical context and key milestones that have shaped current practices.
  2. Evaluate Modern Strategies and Tools in Infection Prevention Education: Assess contemporary educational and communication tools emphasizing their effectiveness in IPC. Explore currently employed innovative methods and technologies and critically evaluate their impact on knowledge dissemination and behavior change in healthcare settings.
  3. Anticipate Future Trends in IPC Education and Communication: Examine emerging trends and future prospects in IPC education. Delve into cutting-edge tools and strategies that hold promise for advancing education and communication in the field, with a particular focus on staying ahead of infectious disease challenges in the coming years.
  Didier Pittet, Infection Control Programme & World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Resistance

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The presenters will discuss the trends of antimicrobial usage in the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Inpatient population.  They will describe the current state of antimicrobial resistance in NL and describe the challenges in collecting AMU and AMR data. They will also identify antimicrobial stewardship interventions supported by AMU and AMR data

The presenter will help attendees understand lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Attendees will become aware of the impact of COVID-19 on vaccine hesitancy and consider the impact of vaccine hesitancy on healthcare. 

2:00 pm – 2:13 pm
Candida auris: What Literature Exists to Inform Control of Outbreaks in Healthcare Settings?
Speaker: Teri Wellon

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2:15 pm – 2:28 pm
Touchdown: Coaching Infection Prevention and Control Teams to Succeed in the Accreditation Canada Process
Speaker: Carla Feltrin

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2:30 PM – 2:43 PM
Navigating The Landscape Of Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms (CPOs) In Southeastern Ontario: Insights And Reflections After A Year Of Enhanced Surveillance
Speaker: Nicholas Scholey

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2:45 pm – 2:58 pm
Increasing Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Health Care Professionals at Hamilton Health Sciences: Quality Improvement Framework
Speaker: Humaima Ashfaque

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2:00 pm – 2:13 pm 
Mastering the Unit Terminal Clean: A Methodical Approach using a Comprehensive Toolkit
Speaker: Vishnuka Arulsundaram

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2:15 pm – 2:28 pm
Addressing the Unique Challenges of Long-term Care Homes with Targeted Resources for CPE Management 
Speaker: Kasey Gambeta (virtual)

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2:30 pm – 2:43 pm
Strategies to Attract and Retain Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Nurses in the Era of Nursing Shortage?
Speaker: Ramona Rodrigues

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2:45 pm – 2:58 pm
Glove Smart: Reducing Waste One Glove At A Time
Speaker: Pearl Sherly Boddu

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2:00 pm – 2:13 pm
Development of a Long-Term Care (LTC) Infection Control Program in Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Speaker: Jacqueline Hlagi

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2:15 pm – 2:28 pm 
Social Networks and Knowledge Translation: Key Players in Long-Term Care Home Infection Prevention and Control
Speaker: Kainat Bashir (virtual) 

2:30 pm – 2:43 pm
Exploring the Complexities in Developing IPAC Competencies in Congregate Living Settings: A Study on Common Compliance Challenges During the Pandemic Journey
Speaker: Janessa McGuire

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2:45 pm – 2:58 pm
Investigation of a Breach in a Hemodialysis Reverse Osmosis System as a Potential Cause of Fungemia in a Severely Immunocompromised Patient
Speaker: Roberta Mccombie

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2:00 pm – 2:13 pm 
Surgical Site Infection in Spine Surgeries: Investigation at an Acute Care Facility
Speaker: Melissa Zambrano

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2:15 pm – 2:28 pm
Infection Prevention and Control for Environmental Cleaning in Health Care – On-line Learning Modules and Resources to Support the Implementation of Best Practice 
Speaker: Lori Schatzler (Virtual)

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2:30 pm – 2:43 pm
A Water Management Plan for Legionella Mitigation in Acute Care
Speaker: Heidi Davis

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2:45 pm – 2:58 pm
Bundled Approach in Management of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in a Critical Care Setting  
Speaker: Latha Jacob

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When is a code is a legal requirement? Even if a code (CSA or otherwise) isn’t a direct legal requirement, what are your obligations legally to comply with third party codes and standards?  You might be surprised.   With our healthcare facility panel, we’ll explore with you how basic legal principals impact you and your multi-disciplinary teams as they manage the various risks  associated with operating, maintaining, renovating and building  healthcare facilities. 

IPAC Canada and APIC are jointly developing an Ethical Framework for IPAC, which is a resource to help ICPs work through ethical issues that arise in IPAC and assist with complex issues.  

The presenter will discuss how bacteriophages can play a role in alternative ARO therapy, and potential future uses of bacteriophages in IPAC. He will also review research/clinical studies showing the progression of the utilization of bacteriophages in IPAC/ARO therapy.

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Welcome cocktail, traditional dinner buffet, entertainment, lots of laughter!

Buses leave Delta Marriott at 6 pm; shuttle buses to return later in evening 

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The winner of the 2023 Sani Mar Environmental Research and Innovative Stewardship Scholarship will review the results of the project: iCAB (Improving the Configuration of Ambulance Bays)

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Artificial intelligence (AI), when used appropriately, has the potential to make our lives easier. No doubt Siri and Alexa have helped millions. As a healthcare tool, AI offers the potential to improve healthcare outcomes - identifying those at risk of disease, and enabling preventive measures and earlier treatment. This ChatGPT-free presentation will provide an introduction to AI and its possible applications, benefits and pitfalls in infection prevention and control practice.

Emphasizing the positive in your work life can sometimes be challenging.  As we travel every day, we need to ensure that we are giving it our all – this is not an audition!  Sometimes life is hard.  Everyone experiences challenges for a myriad of reasons, in various forms. In this keynote, discover how laughter can light up your life.  Looking through another lens allows you to embrace the significance of seemingly little things and their potential to positively impact you!

A guided 3 hour tour of St. John's and Cape Spear (the most Easterly point in North America). Stops include Cabot Tower, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi Village, Jelly Bean Row, Government House, the Roman Catholic Basilica, and more!

$75 per person + HST

A guided tour of the area around Conception Bay. Lunch included with plenty of inspiring stops with brilliant photo opportunities, foodie delights and fun characters. A true Newfoundland experience that all who 'Come From Away' will enjoy - great times, great people, great food!

$145 per person + HST