Implementing effective UTI prevention and antimicrobial stewardship practices in long-term care requires more than education alone. Lasting improvement happens when organizations follow a structured approach that aligns people, processes, communication,…
Long-term care homes across Ontario continue to face challenges related to urinary tract infection (UTI) management. One of the most significant concerns identified by Public Health Ontario (PHO) is the…
The key issue is this: testing and treatment can easily move ahead of assessment. Urinary tract infection management in long-term care has changed significantly in Ontario. The Ontario UTI Program…
The Ontario UTI Program has been a major step forward for antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care. The goals are clear: reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, improve resident safety, and support more…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most commonly reported infections in long-term care (LTC) residents. However, managing UTIs in this population is complex and often misunderstood. In Ontario, Public Health Ontario (PHO), has developed a…
If you have ever worked in long-term care, you know education does not happen in a perfect classroom If you have ever worked in long-term care, you know education does…
Over time, many leaders start to feel like they are spending their days reacting instead of moving the home forward. In long-term care and retirement homes, it can feel like…
The most successful homes are not the ones spending all of their time putting out fires. They are the ones doing the work early enough to prevent them. Last year,…
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…
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