Long-Term Care

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…

When performing hand hygiene audits on the units in long-term care homes, our mission is clear: ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff. Yet, this mission comes with…

Flashback to 2020 when COVID-19 entered our lives. Multiple lives were lost, panic arose in our minds daily, and we struggled to comprehend what was happening. On the plus side,…

Infection prevention and control (IPAC) are critical aspects of healthcare, especially in long-term care (LTC) homes where vulnerable residents reside. Infection control surveillance is the systematic and ongoing collection, analysis,…

The significance of infection prevention and control education cannot be overstated in any healthcare setting. However, when it comes to long-term care homes, the need for industry-specific education becomes even…

In the fast-paced environment of healthcare facilities, it is important not to overlook the potential hazards present within the infrastructure itself, including the often-neglected electrical rooms. These rooms, designed exclusively…

So, what’s the big deal?  Why should I get certified?  It’s a lot of work to study and write an exam, I think I’m doing a fine job as it…

We are fortunate to live in a society that has developed countless standards and regulations to keep citizens as safe as possible from the innumerable potential risk factors. We may…

IPAC Consulting prides itself on developing sustainable resources for its clients. We’re committed to building customized solutions for each client’s specific needs, as well as providing training to their staff –…

Across the spectrum of care, it is simply not enough to take basic IPAC Principles in a theoretical learning platform and expect your frontline workers to translate the theoretical (classroom,…

Workers at long-term care facilities face numerous hazards, ranging from exposure to diseases and dangerous chemicals, musculoskeletal disorders, to workplace violence. Home’s must always consider the most effective controls first…