Avoid Non-Compliances: 5 Infection Control Mistakes You Might Be Making (#3 Will Surprise You!) By: Youhanna Salib | BSc, CIC Inspections can be stressful, but failing one? That’s a setback…
How to Strengthen Your IPAC Program in 2025: A Road Map for LTC Homes By: Youhanna Salib | BSc, CIC If you work in a long-term care (LTC) home, you…
Environmental Services (EVS) and Clostridioides difficile: Breaking the Chain of Transmission By: Stephanie Cini As the Director of Consulting Services at IPAC Consulting, I’ve had numerous conversations with our clients…
From the IPAC Lead Desk: Finding a Solution to the Struggle By: Kaitlyn Parker | LTC-CIP As a former Infection Prevention and Control Lead in a Long-Term Care Home, I…
Enhancing Staff Readiness and Compliance Through Education By: Jacob Whittock Outbreaks in LTC facilities pose significant* risks, given the vulnerability of residents and the high rates of comorbidities. Recent seasonal…
As per the guidance provided by Public Health Ontario in their Enhanced Epidemiological Summary, delivered weekly on Thursdays, IPAC Consulting feels compelled to issue this white paper. Our goal is…
In the realm of IPAC within your home, there’s a silent hero often overlooked: the environmental services staff. While nurses and doctors often take the spotlight, EVS personnel are the…
In the ongoing battle against Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that poses a significant threat to global healthcare, researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries that shed light on its behavior and…
As we prepare for Together We Care 2024, a pivotal conference for Long Term Care, the role of Infection Preventionists in long-term care facilities emerges as a central focus. Traditionally…
In the realm of infection control, vigilance and proactive measures are paramount to safeguarding public health. However, with the emergence of invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) disease, the landscape of…
Engaging staff in infection control initiatives can be a daunting task. Staff often struggle to see the immediate impact of their efforts in infection prevention, leading to a lack of…
As stewards of LTC facilities, the role in ensuring resident safety, particularly in matters of infection prevention and control, is paramount. In this blog post, we’ll explore how government funding…
Staying ahead and demonstrating expertise is crucial in the field of an Infection Control Practitioner. At IPAC Consulting, we understand the evolving demands of the profession. It is through our…
IntroductionLong-term care homes are essential institutions that support aging individuals who require assistance with their daily living activities, which prevent them from living independently. However, residents are at a greater…
Antimicrobial stewardship refers to a set of coordinated strategies to optimize the use of antimicrobial medications, with the goal of improving patient outcomes while minimizing the risk of antimicrobial resistance….
In dynamic environments such as Long Term Care homes, catering to vulnerable populations, demand a commitment to informed decision-making and rigorous record keeping. Leveraging Electronic Health Records Systems, the best…
Long-term care facilities play a crucial role in providing care and support for vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly. However, these facilities are susceptible to outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as…
In the realm of long-term care homes during outbreaks, the appropriate selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stands as a cornerstone of defense against infectious agents especially as we enter…
Persistently high staff turnover rates in long-term care has become a silent crisis, particularly when it comes to infection control. Today, I will be focusing on the challenges posed by…
Long-term care (LTC) facilities need to shift their gears and start focusing on the daunting season ahead of us; influenza season. In LTC facilities, the health and well-being of residents…
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