John Elten | LTC CIP, BSc

John is an experienced infection prevention and control professional with a strong background in health sciences, psychology, and healthcare leadership. He is currently LTC-CIP certified, and is pursuing his CIC as well to continue diversifying his knowledge and expertise of infection control in all healthcare settings.

With over five years of experience leading IPAC programs in long-term care, John brings a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, system-level implementation, and workplace health and safety. His combined expertise in behaviour or change, health education, and team development enables him to effectively implement best practices and support sustainable improvements in healthcare environments.

John is particularly passionate about mentorship and leadership in healthcare, and is committed to empowering professionals through education, guidance, and collaborative problem-solving. His work is grounded in evidence-based strategies, with a focus on driving safe, effective, and people-centered infection prevention and control practices.