Pathogen Patrol – March 2025
Is Your Dental Clinic Ready for a Health & Safety Inspection? By: Renee Robinson | CRSP Running a dental clinic is about more than just providing great patient care—it’s about…
Pathogen Patrol – March 2025
Cosmetic Surgery Clinics: Are You Ready for Your Next Regulatory Inspection? By: Lauren Lebre | BSc, MHSc Safeguarding Your Clinic and Its Reputation with Strong IPAC Practices Building a successful…
Pathogen Patrol – March 2025
Would Your Construction Project Pass Its Next Inspection? By: Jacob Whittock | BSc, PMP Are you confident your healthcare construction project will pass inspection the first time? A single oversight…
Pathogen Patrol – March 2025
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…
Pathogen Patrol – February 2025
New Year, New Inspections: Proactive Measures for Stress-Free Inspections By: Michael Streicher | BPH, BEPH, LTC-CIP In the dynamic field of dental healthcare, maintaining robust IPAC practices is essential to…
Pathogen Patrol – February 2025
Planning for the Year Ahead: Elevating IPAC in Cosmetic Surgery Clinics By: Lauren Lebre | BSc, MHSc As we wrap up January and start fresh into the new year, it’s…
Pathogen Patrol – February 2025
Get Ready for Construction Season! The Cost of Overlooking Infection Control in Healthcare Projects By: Jacob Whittock | BSc, PMP Healthcare construction projects are intricate undertakings where every detail impacts…
Pathogen Patrol – February 2025
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…
Pathogen Patrol – January 2025
Setting Yourself Up for Success in the New Year: Thriving with Dental Compliance By: Jacob Whittock | BSc, PMP As we enter the new year, dental practices face mounting pressures…
Pathogen Patrol – January 2025
IPAC Practices and Reprocessing: A New Year’s Resolution for Patient Safety By: Lauren Lebre | BSc, MHSc As an IPAC Consultant specializing in cosmetic surgical spaces, I see the start…
Pathogen Patrol – January 2025
Building a Bridge: Education in Construction and Infection Control By: Stephanie Cini As someone who has spent years immersed in the intersection of infection prevention and construction, I’ve seen firsthand…
Pathogen Patrol – January 2025
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…
Pathogen Patrol – December 2024
Revolutionizing Dental Education Through E-Learning: A Designer’s Perspective By: Elroy Damian Joseph Reflecting on 2024, one thing is clear: dentists are turning to e-learning more than ever. The shift began…
Pathogen Patrol – December 2024
Accreditation & IPAC Excellence: Elevating Cosmetic Clinics to New Standards By: Lauren Lebre | BSc, MHSc The cosmetic surgery sector in Canada continues to grow rapidly, with clinics striving to…
Pathogen Patrol – December 2024
The True Cost of Ignoring IPAC in Healthcare Construction Projects By: Stephanie Cini Earlier this year, we worked with a healthcare clinic undergoing a major renovation. Unfortunately, they didn’t involve…
Pathogen Patrol – December 2024
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…
Pathogen Patrol – November 2024
Ongoing Reprocessing Competency Education in Dentistry: Ensuring Patient Safety and Compliance with Regulatory Requirements By: Michael Streicher, BPH, BEPH, LTC-CIP Maintaining a safe clinical environment is of utmost importance in…
Pathogen Patrol – November 2024
Understanding Accreditation in Cosmetic Surgery: A Guide to Infection Control and Patient Safety through Education and Training By: Stephanie Cini Accreditation is more than just a certification for cosmetic surgery…
Pathogen Patrol – November 2024
Preserving Cultural Heritage in Indigenous Long-Term Care Facilities: A Balancing Act with Infection Control By: Stephanie Cini Land AcknowledgementWe acknowledge the traditional custodians of Country across the world and their…
Pathogen Patrol – November 2024
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…
