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Why Certify? The Value of Certification in Infection Prevention and Control
24 October 2024
Shazia Irum and Steven J. Schweon, Certification Board in Infection Control

The 6 Technical Domains of Healthcare Environmental Hygiene
18 October 2024
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva
Special lecture for Clean Hospitals Day 2024

The Physics of Flying Feces
19 September 2024
Jim Gauthier, Queen's University

The Process and Pitfalls of Creating a Global Self-Assessment Tool
17 September 2024
Dr. Alexandra Peters, PhD Scientific Lead, Clean Hospitals Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Switzerland

How to Clean the Occupied Bed Space Effectively
23 August 2024
Prof. Stephanie Dancer, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland
Broadcast live from the New Zealand Infection Prevention and Control Nurse's College (IPCNC) conference

Epidemiology and Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries
22 August 2024
Prof. Victor D. Rosenthal, University of Miami, International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC)

CBIC and the Future of IPC Certification
19 August 2024
Jessica Dangles and Andrea Flinchum, Certification Board of Infection Control

Good Viruses for Bad Bacteria: Phage Therapy Primer for the ICP
11 June 2024
Prof. Greg German, University of Toronto
Broadcast live from the IPAC Canada conference

Applying an Equity Lens to IPAC Policies and Practice
10 June 2024
Dr. Jeya Nadarajah, Public Health Ontario
Live broadcast from the IPAC Canada Conference

AMR in Animal Health / One Health
10 June 2024
Prof. J Scott Weese, University of Guelph
Broadcast live from the IPAC Canada conference

World Hand Hygiene Day 2024 ... Why is Sharing Knowledge About Hand Hygiene Still So Important ? A 30-year Journey From 1994 to 2024
3 May 2024
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva

Failures in Implementing Evidence: The Potential for Learning
11 April 2024
Dr. Luize Fábrega Juskevicius , University of São Paulo, Brazil

Water as a Risk of Healthcare-Associated Infection
12 March 2024
Dr. Jon Otter, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, UK

a-IPC Certification Overview
7 March 2024
Jessica Dangles, CBIC Executive Director

Targeted Hygiene - Applications to Break the Chain of nfection
8 February 2024
Dr. Lisa Ackerley, International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene

Developing Better Understanding of Hygiene - Is Key to Developing Effective Hygiene Behaviour That Meets Future Needs and Challenges
1 February 2024
Sally F. Bloomfield, International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene

Encountering Bed Bugs While Traveling
25 January 2024
Marcia Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency

Discourse: Does This Influence Our Attempts to Prevent and Control HCAI?
11 January 2024
Dr. Mark Cole, The University of Manchester

The Role of Genomics in Outbreak Investigations
14 December 2023
Prof. Prameet M. Sheth, Queen's University, Canada

Hospital Wastewater Systems: Origins of Novel Nosocomial Bacteria
7 December 2023
Prof. Colum Dunne, University of Limerick, Ireland

Quaternary Ammonium-Based Disinfectants: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Safety Concerns
16 November 2023
Dr. John M. Boyce, J.M. Boyce Consulting, LLC

Sanitation Intelligence and Public Health
9 November 2023
Alexandra Knezovich, Toilet Board Coalition

Development of a Core Outcome Set for Studies Aimed at Antimicrobial Stewardship in Care Homes
8 November 2023
Dr. Hoa Nguyen, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Audit Tools for Infection Prevention and Control Teams
7 November 2023
Dr. Eva E. Alvarez-Leon, Canary Islands, Spain

Clean Hospitals Day 2023 Marks the Global Launch of a Self-Assessment Tool
20 October 2023
Prof. Didier Pittet and Dr. Alexandra Peters, University of Geneva Hospitals

Decolonization Impact on Antibiotic Resistand Pathogens, Environment Contamination, and Health Outcomes
19 October 2023
Dr. Susan Huang, University of California Irvine School of Medicine
Live broadcast from the Infection Prevention Society conference (ip2023conference.net)

CBIC Update 2023
19 October 2023
Prof. Elaine Larson, CBIC President

Closing the IPC Divide Between Hgh and Low Resource Settings Through Education
19 October 2023
Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Stellenbosch Universty, Cape Town, South Africa
Live broadcast from the Infection Prevention Society conference (ip2023conference.net)

125 Years of Tropical Medicine at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine: A Historical Perspective of Our Impact on Neglected Tropical Diseases
18 October 2023
Prof. Mark Taylor, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Live broadcast from the Infection Prevention Society conference (ip2023conference.net)

IPC in Low-Middle Income Countries: Is the Hospital the Final Bastion?
17 October 2023
Prof. Timothy Walsh, University of Oxford
Live broadcast from the Infection Prevention Society conference (ip2023conference.net)

Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Organizational Wellness Support During the COVID-19 pandemic in Infection Professionals: Implications for Action
28 September 2023
Dr. Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, The Ohio State University

Decoding Hidden Messages in the Indicators for Monitoring and Evaluating National Tuberculosis Programs in High TB Burden Countries
26 September 2023
Prof. Eltony Mugomeri, Africa Universty, Zimbabwe

Factors Influencing Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens in Homes
21 September 2023
Prof. Joseph O. Falkinham, III, Virginia Tech University

Understanding the ‘Immunity Debt’ to Common Infections During the COVID-19 Pandemic
16 August 2023
Prof. Matthias Maiwald, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Long Term Care Facilities: Preventing Future Outbreaks in Your Susceptible Host Population
27 July 2023
Jim Gauthier, Queen’s University, Kingston

Maintaining Your CIC® or LTC-CIP Certification Through Infection Prevention Units: An Overview for Current and Prospective Certificants
20 July 2023
Jessica Dangles, CBIC Executive Director

Emotional Intelligence: An Unmet Competence for Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners?
11 July 2023
Dr Mark Cole, Lecturer University of Manchester

Breaking Down ‘Vax Hesitancy’
21 June 2023
Prof. Holly Seale, University of New South Wales, Australia

Changing Hand Hygiene Behavior: Nudging Concepts
8 June 2023
Dr. Marco Bo Hansen, Danish Council for Better Hygiene, Denmark

The Psychology of Pandemics
29 May 2023
Prof. Steven Taylor, University of British Columbia
Broadcast live from the IPAC Canada conference

Scientific Communications to the Public During a Pandemic and Beyond
29 May 2023
Dr. Bonnie Henry, Province of British Columbia, Victoria, BC
Broadcast live from the IPAC Canada conference

Non-Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
18 May 2023
Dr. Cindy Hou, Jefferson Health, New Jersey

Impact of Antimicrobials on the Resistome- an IPC Dilemma
9 May 2023
Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Infection Control Africa Network, Cape Town

Accelerating Hand Hygiene Together
5 May 2023
Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO, and Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva

The Fungus Among Us - The Emergence of a Highly Resistant Fungus in the Healthcare System
27 April 2023
Dr. Tom Chiller, Mycotic Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control

Respiratory Infection Prevention: Perceptions, Barriers and Facilitators
4 April 2023
Dr. Pierre Parneix, Hôpital Pellerin, CHU de Bordeaux, France

Of Mites and Men - The Ecology & Management of Lyme Disease
23 March 2023
Prof. Jannelle Couret, University of Rhode Island

Homecare & Hospice Standardizing Infection Surveillance
9 March 2023
Mohamed Adawee, Sparrow Health, Michigan

Healthcare-Associated Infections: Making Sensible Sense of Electronic Record Data
7 March 2023
Prof. Maaike van Mourik, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, Netherlands

Using Electronic Systems to Monitor Hand Hygiene: Strategies to Promote Uptake
23 February 2023
Prof. Dinah Gould, City University, London

Healthcare Associated Infections in New Zealand: Prevalence, Incidence, & Prevention
15 February 2023
Dr. Arthur Morris, Health Quality and Safety Commission, New Zealand

Surfaces: A Foundational Issue in Infection Prevention
2 February 2023
Linda Lybert, Healthcare Surfaces Institute

Personal Protective Equipment Implementation in Healthcare Settings
26 January 2023
Prof. Dr. Maria Clara Padoveze, University of Sâo Paulo, Brazil

Fake News in Infection Prevention and Control
24 January 2023
Dr. Alexandra Peters, Clean Hospitals Initiative, Geneva

Using Humor in Infection Prevention
12 January 2023
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva

Surrounded by Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
22 December 2022
Prof. Joseph O. Falkinham III, Virginia Tech

Hospital Transmission Networks - What Do We Know?
8 December 2022
Prof. Hugo Sax, University of Bern, Switzerland

No Man is an Island - The Utility of Link Workers in Enhancing IPC Programs
1 December 2022
Martin Kiernan, University of West London

Understanding the Science Behind New Zealand's COVID-19 Response
24 November 2022
Prof. Michael Baker, University of Otago, New Zealand
Live broadcast from the IPCNC Conference, New Zealand
Broadcast sponsored by Schülke www.schuelke.com

Sharing Knowledge: Learning From Those Who Have Challenged the CIC Exam
10 November 2022
Jeffrey Lee, Canadian Armed Forces

Where is the Strength of Evidence? A Review of Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
9 November 2022
Prof. Philip Russo, Monash University, Australia

CBIC Update 2022
3 November 2022
Sandra Callery, CBIC President

Building (Enhancing) Evidence-Based Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs in Human Healthcare
27 October 2022
Prof. Jason Stull, The Ohio State University

From Clean Hands to Clean Hospitals, 2005 to 2022
20 October 2022
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva

Surface Disinfection - Lessons and Challenges
18 October 2022
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University
Recorded at the 2022 Infection Prevention Society conference (ips.uk.net)

Vaccine Successes, Vaccine Challenges
17 October 2022
Dr. David Green, UK Health Security Agency
Recorded at the 2022 Infection Prevention Society conference (ips.uk.net)

Are We Talking the Same Language? The Importance of Choosing Our Words Carefully When Communicating HCAI and AMR
17 October 2022
Prof. Jon Otter, Imperial College London
Recorded at the 2022 Infection Prevention Society conference (ips.uk.net)

Influenza: What Can We Expect?
15 September 2022
Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, Texas State University

The Cost-Effectiveness of Temporary Single-Patient Rooms to Reduce the Risk of HAI
14 September 2022
Prof. Nicholas Graves, Duke NUS Medical School, Singapore

Healthcare Associated Pneumonia (HAP) - Why Should We Bother and What Can We Do?
10 August 2022
Prof. Brett Mitchell, Avondale University, Australia

Risk Factors for the Environmental Spread of Different Multi Drug-Resistant Organisms
27 July 2022
Dr. Jean–Ralph Zahar, French-Muslim Hospital, Bobigny, France

Healthcare Informatics Lessons From the Pandemic
14 July 2022
Deborah Cray and Dr. Keith Woeltje, Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin

How Effective Are Interventions to Improve Cleaning of Healthcare Environments in Low Resourced Settings?
28 June 2022
Prof. Giorgia Gon, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Pulling the Plug on the Sink Drain
9 June 2022
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales

Big Data Starts Small: Refocused Global AMR Surveillance
25 May 2022
Dr. Paul Turner, University of Oxford

Clostridioides difficile Asymptomatic Carriers: Should We Care About Them?
19 May 2022
Prof. Yves Longtin, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal

Prevention and Management of Post-Operative Sepsis
12 May 2022
Cindy Hou, Jefferson Health New Jersey

World Hand Hygiene Day ... Unite for Safety: Clean Your Hands
5 May 2022
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization, Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals

How Do We Imagine Our Future? The Infection Prevention Crystal Ball Initiative
28 April 2022
Prof. Hugo Sax, University of Bern, Switzerland

Lifecycle of Molecular Microbiology Diagnostic Technology: Cost Versus Clinical Benefit Before Becoming Obsolete
14 April 2022
Prof. Colum Dunne, University of Limerick, Ireland

Management Practices for Leaders to Promote Infection Prevention
7 April 2022
Ann Scheck McAlearney, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University

Hand Hygiene: Not Just for Health Care Workers Anymore!
10 March 2022
Prof. Jocelyn Srigley, University of British Columbia

Unintended Microbial Consequences of Routine Chlorhexidine Bathing
3 March 2022
Prof. Mary Hayden, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
The Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass

Vaccine Hesitancy - What's Happening
24 February 2022
Prof. Rodney E. Rohde, Texas State University

Accessing the Clinical Accuracy of a Hand Hygiene System
17 February 2022
Dr. Marco Bo Hansen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark

Rethinking Solutions for Public Health Problems: A Holistic One Health Social Science (OHSS) Systems Approach
10 February 2022
Dr. Laura C. Streichert, One Health Commission Advisory Council

Three Early IPC Pioneers: Who Can Still Teach Us a Thing or Two
8 February 2022
Dr. Evonne Curran, Glasgow Caledonia University, Scotland

Clinical Syndromes and Conditions Warranting Empiric Transmission Based Precautions
27 January 2022
Dr. Jennifer Cole, Avanti Hospitals, California

The Mental Health of Healthcare Workers in the COVID-19 Pandemic
19 January 2022
Prof. Salut Muhidin, Macquarie University, Australia

One Health for Human Health Clinicians: In Light of COVID-19 Are We Approaching a Tipping Point?
13 January 2022
Dr. Cheryl Stroud, One Health Commission

COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Dress Rehearsal for "Disease X"?
16 December 2021
Prof. Stephen Morse, Colombia University, Mailman School of Public Health, New York

Emerging Fungal Infections in Hospitals ... and Control
2 December 2021
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University, The Netherlands

The Sanitation Economy & Public Health
18 November 2021
Alexandra Knezovich, Toilet Board Coalition

Discovering and Transforming the Inner ICP Educator
4 November 2021
Dr. Gwyneth Meyers, Alberta Health

Hand Hygiene - Reloaded
28 October 2021
Prof. Hugo Sax, University of Bern, Switzerland

Clean Hospitals Day 2021: Why Environmental Hygiene is More Important Than Ever
20 October 2021
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals

Common Features of Waterborne Pathogens in Hospitals:
Why Are They So Challenging?

14 October 2021
Prof. Joseph O. Falkinham, III
, Virginia Tech

Infection Control and Prevention in Long-Term Care Facilities and Healthcare Laundry
7 October 2021
John Scherberger, Healthcare Risk Mitigation, South Carolina

Past, Present & Future
29 September 2021
Peter Hoffman, Public Health England
Live broadcast from the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) conference

Infection Prevention - Through a Different Lens
27 September 2021
Prof. Heather Loveday, University of West London
Live broadcast from the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) conference

Tridemics of Influenza, COVID & RSV
21 September 2021
Prof. Robert Ball, Medical University of South Carolina

Antimicrobial Resistance - We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us
16 September 2021
Dr. Allison McGeer, Sinai Health System, University of Toronto

Bacteriophage and Probiotics Used for Infection Prevention in Healthcare Settings: A Work in Progress
26 August 2021
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, Environmental Infection Prevention, LLC

Normothermia - The Why, How, and When Questinos Impacting Post Op Infections
18 August 2021
Justine Wheatley, 
Southern Cross Gillies and Auckland Surgical Hospitals

Home Health & Hospice Aides: Preventing and Controlling Infections When Providing Personal Care in the Home
12 August 2021
Mary McGoldrick, Home Health Systems, Inc.

From Policy to Practice: Implementing Government Directed Policy & Implications for Infection Control Practice
16 June 2021
Dr. Sally Havers, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Emerging Pathogens: Have We Learned Any Lessons?
27 May 2021
Prof. Rodney E. Rohde, Texas State University

Complacency About Diseases, Anxiety About Vaccines: 
The Meningitis Perspective
21 May 2021
Liz Rodgers, Meningitis Research Foundation

Hygiene Behaviour in Our Homes and Everyday Lives to Meet 21st Century Needs
18 May 2021
Prof. Sally F Bloomfield, International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene, UK

The Norwegian Experience Controlling the Coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
11 May 2021
Prof. Bjørg Marit Andersen, University of South-East Norway

5th May 2021: Achieving Effective Hand Hygiene at the Point of Care
5 May 2021
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization & Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva

Returning to Work During COVID-19
21 April 2021
Crystal Polson, University of Melbourne, Australia

COVID-19: Lessons to be Learned and the Role of the Global Virus Network
15 April 2021
Dr. Christian Brechot, University of South Florida, President, Global Virus Network

JHI Journal Document: Disinfection and cleaning of heater-cooler units
27 March 2021

Safety in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department During COVID-19
25 March 2021
Merlee Steele-Rodway, Educator/Consultant IPAC & MDR

Lessons Learned From Heater-Coolers
11 March 2021
Prof. Joseph O. Falkinham, III, Virginia Tech

Reimagining Infection Prevention With Compassion - A Positive Legacy of COVID-19?
9 March 2021
Jules Storr, S3 Global Consulting

The 2020 COVID-19 Journey and It's Impact on New Zealand
17 February 2021
Dr. Ian Town
, Ministry of Health, New Zealand

Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Asia Pacific
9 February 2021
Dr. Anucha Apisarnthanarak, Thammasat University Hospital, Thailand

Supporting the Wellbeing of Healthcare Workers Through Difficult Times
4 February 2021
Dr. Diane Aubin & Amy Pack, Canadian Patient Safety Institute

COVID Update & Vaccine Info
28 January 2021
Dr. Robert Ball, Medical University of South Carolina

COVID in Nursing Homes
21 January 2021
Prof. Allison McGeer, University of Toronto

Fake News in the Time of COVID-19
14 January 2021
Prof. Didier Pittet and Alexandra Peters, University of Geneva Hospitals, Switzerland

An Update on COVID-19 - Including Vaccines
17 December 2020
Dr. Julian W Tang, University of Leicester, UK

Making Behaviour Change Interventions Effective by Applying Behviour Change Theory
10 December 2020
Prof. Colin Furness, University of Toronto

Effectively Monitoring Hand Hygiene: Direct Observation Only or Combined with Automated Monitoring
3 December 2020
Dr. John M. Boyce, J.M. Boyce Consulting

Infection Prevention and Control in Home Health Care
5 November 2020
Prof. Jingjing Shang, Columbia University, School of Nursing

Preventing Transmission of COVID-19 in the Home
22 October 2020
Mary McGoldrick, Home Care and Hospice Consultant

Clean Hospitals: The Next Frontier
20 October 2020
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals, and Dr. Pierre Parneix, Nouvelle Aquitaine Healthcare-Associated Infection Control Centre

Can We Halve Gram Negative Bloodstream Infections?
20 October 2020
Martin Kiernan, University of West London & Prof. Jon Otter, Imperial College London

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control ... Value of Certification - What's In It For Me?
15 October 2020
Sandra Callery, CBIC Board Director

Waterborne Pathogens: Why is Their Profile Changing?
24 September 2020
Prof. Syed Sattar, University of Ottawa

Reprocessing of Critical Foot Care Devices
17 September 2020
Clare Barry & Merlee Steele-Rodway, Canada

Pet Associated Zoonoses: What’s New and Relevant for Infection Prevention and Control
10 September 2020
Prof. Jason Stull, University of Prince Edward Island

Hospital Laundry and C. difficile Spore Inactivation
26 August 2020
Kevin McLaren, The American Reusable Textile Asociation

Polio Eradication in India - Takeaways for Others
18 August 2020
Dr. Ranga Reddy Burri, President, Infection Control Academy of India

AHEAD: Behavioral Science Framework for Infection Prevention
13 August 2020
Prof. Hugo Sax and Prof. Lauren Clack, University Hospital Zürich, Switzerland

Cleaning and Disinfection in the Time of SARS-CoV-2
6 August 2020
Dr. Curtis Donskey, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Ohio

As the Hospital Turns: The Continuing Saga of Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection
23 July 2020
Terrence Shaw and Corey Weisgerber, Saskatchewan Health Authority

The Buzz Around Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
16 July 2020
Dr. Marcia Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency

Infection Prevention and Control in Home Care and Hospice: Common Compliance Issues
9 July 2020
Mary McGoldrick, Home Health Systems, Inc.

Sharps Injuries – Why Aren’t We At Zero?
17 June 2020
Terry Grimmond, New Zealand

How Difficult is it to Eliminate Coronavirus from Surfaces?
11 June 2020
Prof. Jean-Yve Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales

Feedback as a Principle of System Behaviour: About Helicopters, Metabolism, and Healthcare Workers
4 June 2020
Prof Hugo Sax, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

Celebrating Nurses and Midwives for Clean Care in the Context of the WHO Hand Hygiene Campaign and the COVID-19 Pandemic
12 May 2020
Prof Didier Pittet and Ms Elizabeth Iro, World Health Organization

The Efficacy of Infection Prevention and Control Committees in African Settings
3 March 2020
Dr. Eltony Mugomeri, Africa University, Zimbabwe

Developing and Implementing a Personal Protective Equipment Training Program for High-Consequence Infectious Disease Preparedness
19 February 2020
Ruth Barratt, CNC Infection Prevention and Disease Control (Biopreparedness), Sydney

Antimicrobial Resistance - A Global One Health Challenge
18 February 2020
Prof. Séamus Fanning, University College, Dublin, Ireland

Malnutrition Risk and Healthcare Infection - A MUST Do
13 February 2020
Dr. Fidelma Fitzpatrick, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Positive Deviance and Hand Hygiene of Nurses in a Quebec Hospital: What Can We Learn From the Best?
30 January 2020
Dr. Josiane Létourneau, University of Montreal

A One Health Perspective on Food Security
23 January 2020
Dr. Laura H. Kahn, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University

Social Media Impact on Infection Prevention and Control
7 January 2020
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals

Cleaning in Healthcare
18 December 2019
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

How to Communicate About HAI With X, Y, and Z Generations
5 December 2019
Dr. Anne-Gaëlle Venier, CPIAS Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France

Antimicrobial Stewardship Research Priorities: Where Do We Go From Here?
21 November 2019
Caroline Nott and Dr. Kathryn Suh, The Ottawa Hospital

Minimum Requirements for Starting the Implementation of the WHO Core Components of Infection Prevention and Control Programs
18 November 2019
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization

The Role of Cleaners in Infection Prevention - Neglected Front Line Workers in Healthcare Facilities
12 November 2019
Prof. Wendy Graham and Dr. Giorgia Gon, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Sponsored by the
 World Surgical Infection Society

Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia ... The Forgotten Healthcare Associated Infection
7 November 2019
Martin Kiernan, University of West London

Infection Control Risk Assessment Issues ... New Construction
24 October 2019
Andrew Streifel, Univeristy of Minnesota

Challenges for Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Paramedic-Led Healthcare: 
Self-Reported Behaviours and Perceptions 
of Australian Paramedics
16 October 2019
Prof. Nigel Barr, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Endoscope Reprocessing: Paradigm Shift
10 October 2019
Dr. Michelle Alfa, University of Manitoba

Beware of Dry-Surface Biofims
2 October 2019
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales

Delivering IPC Education Systems for Africa - One Size Does Not Fit All
24 September 2019
Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Infection Control Africa Network
Broadcast live from the New Zealand IPCNC conference Live broadcast sponsored by Schülke

Pneumocystis - An Important Healthcare-Associated Infection?
24 September 2019
Dr. Tim Boswell, Nottingham University Hospital
Live broadcast from Infection Prevention Society conference

Challenges and Opportunities in Infection Prevention & Control
22 September 2019
Prof. Brett Mitchell, University of Newcastle, Australia
Live broadcast from the Infection Prevention Society (www.ups.uk.net) conference

Meat, Monkeys, and Mosquitoes: A One Health Perspective on Emerging Diseases
12 September 2019
Prof. Laura H. Kahn, Princeton University

Bed Bugs - Considerations for Health Care and Social Service Providers
15 August 2019
Dr. Marcia Anderson, Environmental Protection Agency, US

Diagnostic Stewardship: Modified Culture Testing to Enhance Antibiotic Stewardship
25 July 2019
Robert Garcia, New York

Control of Nosocomial Infection in Pediatrics
16 July 2019
Prof. S.H. Armin, Beheshtee University, Iran

Superbugs: Filoviruses
9 July 2019
Prof. Adriano Duse, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Getting to Grips With Healthcare-Associated Gram-negative Bloodstream Infection?
25 June 2019
Jon Otter, Imperial College London

Water Damage Management in Healthcare
19 June 2019
Prof. Michael Buck, University of Minnesota

SSI Surveillance Strategies in Under-Resourced Settings
13 June 2019
Dr. Joseph S. Solomkin, World Surgical Infection Society
Sponsored by the World Surgical Infection Society

Active Surveillance Culture of Asymptomatic Patients as a Strategy to Control MDROs
5 June 2019
Prof. Anucha Apisarnthanarak, Thammasat University Hospital, Thailand

One Health - The Risks and Rewards of Loving Animals
29 May 2019
Prof. Jason Stull, University of Prince Edward Island, and Ohio State University
Live broadcast sponsored by GOJO Canada Broadcast live from the 2019 IPAC Canada conference

Principles of Adult Learning for Achieving Effective Teaching
28 May 2019
Karen K. Hoffmann, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Broadcast live from the 2019 IPAC Canada conference

Advantages, Pitfalls, and Lessons Learned From High-Tech Learning and Teaching Strategies
28 May 2019
Prof. Marilyn Cruikshank, Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control
Broadcast live from the 2019 IPAC Canada conference

Adapting IPAC in Unconventional Spaces
27 May 2019
Peter Hoffman, Public Health England, Karenn Staniforth, Nottingham University Hospitals, Dr. Michael Weinbren, University Hospitals Coventry

Migrant and Refugee Populations: A Public Health and Policy Perspective on a Continuing Global Crisis
16 May 2019
Prof. Sotirios Tsiodras, Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

Clean Care For All - It's In Your Hands!
3 May 2019
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi and Prof. Didier Pittet, World Health Organization, Geneva
Hosted by the World Health Organization

Hospital Renovation - Infection Control Best Practice, Training & Experience
18 April 2019
Andrew Streifel, University of Minnesota

Modern Tools for Bacterial Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
9 April 2019
Prof. Vincent Cattoir, University Hospital of Rennes, France

Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance in the Era of Electroinc Health Data
3 April 2019
Prof. Philip Russo, Monash University, Australia

Influenza and Viral Pneumonia
21 March 2019
Rodrigo Cavallazzi, University of Louisville

A Novel Approach to Stethoscope Hygiene
19 March 2019
Prof. Gabriele Messina, University of Siena, Italy

Peering Beyond the Five Moments of Hand Hygiene Compliance
7 March 2019
Prof. Colin Furness, University of Toronto

Collaborative Clinical Research to Reduce Infections
21 February 2019
Prof. Elaine Larson, Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

The Fallout of Fake News in Infection Prevention ... and Why Context Matters
14 February 2019
Prof. Pierre Parneix, CPIAS Noufelle Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France, and Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva, Switzerland

The Introduction of Risk-Based Assessment for Management of ESBL-E Patients in Acute Care
13 February 2019
Julianne Munro, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand

The Introduction of Risk-Based Assessment for Management of ESBL-E Patients in Acute Care
13 February 2019
Julianne Munro, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand

The Effectiveness of TB Infection Control Strategies in High HIV/TB Burden Settings
7 February 2019
Dr. Eltony Mugomeri, Africa University, Zimbabwe

Clostridium difficile Prevention Using Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach
31 January 2019
Prof. Nasia Safdar, University of Wisconsin

WHO 2019 Global Survey on Infection Prevention and Control and Hand Hygiene
17 January 2019
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit, and Prof. Didier Pittet, WHO Collaborating Programme on Patient Safety
Sponsored by the WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit

New Perspectives on Infection Prevention and Control Program Assessments in the Spirit of Improvement
19 December 2018
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit

Implementing Infection Control: Ways to Get Your Hospital to Talk About Infection Control
13 December 2018
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University, The Netherlands

Control of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriacea in an Endemic Setting
12 December 2018
Kalisvar Marimuthu, National University of Singapore

Infectious Disease Highlights and Lowlights in 2018, and What to Expect in 2019
9 December 2018
Dr. Larry Madoff, International Society for Infectious Diseases

Sporicides and How To Test Them
27 November 2018
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales
Broadcast live from the Healthcare Infection Society conference
Broadcast sponsored by Clinell (www.clinell.com)

Decolonization to
 Reduce MDROs in Healthcare: 
Who, What, Where, When, and Why?

26 November 2018
Prof. Susan Huang, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Broadcast live from the Healthcare Infection Society conference
Broadcast sponsored by Clinell (www.clinell.com)

Neonatal Sepsis Prevention in Low-Resource Settings
22 November 2018
Prof. Angela Dramowski, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

HCV Infection in Prison. From Individual Care to Viral Eradication Strategy: A Benefit For the Community
15 November 2018
Dr. R. Ranieri and Dr. R. Giuliani, Penitenciary Regional Health Unit, San Paolo University Hospital, Italy

Prevention of Surgical Site Infections - Turning Recommendations Into Practice With a Proven Improvement Strategy
14 November 2018
Claire Kilpatrick, WHO Global Infection Prevention and Control Unit
Sponsored by the WHO Global Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit

Reconsidering Hand Hygiene Observation Methodology
1 November 2018
Prof. Dinah Gould, Cardiff University, Wales
Broadcast live from the New Zealand Infection Prevention and Control Nurses College conference

"AHEAD" - A Consolidated Framework For Behavioural Infectious Risks in Acute Care ... Part 1
25 October 2018
Prof. Hugo Sax, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

Infection Control Champions: Made ... Not Born
11 October 2018
Ivan W. Gowe, Certification Board of Infection Control

The Impact of Disinfectants on Antimicrobial Resistance - An Ayliffe Prediction
2 October 2018
Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Infection Control Africa Network, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town
Broadcast live from the Infection Prevention Society conference

Surveillance by Objectives? Using Measurement in the Prevention of HCAI
30 September 2018
Prof. Jennie Wilson, Richard Wells Research Centre, University of West London
Broadcast live from the Infection Prevention Society conference

Chlorhexidine Use and Bacterial Resistance
27 September 2018
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales

The Race to Stop the Silent Tsunami of Antifungal Drug Resistance
20 September 2018
Dr. Paul E. Verweij, Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands

Molecular Diagnostics and It's Role in Infection Prevention
6 September 2018
Prof. Sanchita Das, University of Chicago

Interpreting Research Evidence
16 August 2018
Prof. Donna Moralejo, Memorial University, Newfoundland

Hospital Infection Control From a Developing Country's Perspective
17 July 2018
Prof. Aamer Ikram, Director, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan


The Future of Infection Control - Bright or Bleak?
12 July 2018
Martin Kiernan, University of West London, UK

One Nurse's journey - Collaborative Clinical Research to Reduce Infections
11 July 2018
Prof. Elaine Larson Columbia University, mailman School of Public Health

Involving Patients in Understanding Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Using Video-Reflexive Methods
13 June 2018
Dr. Mary Wyer, University of Sidney, Australia

Joining the Ranks: Mannequins and the Inside Story
29 May 2018
Dr. Ghazwan Altabbaa and Dione Kolodka, Alberta Health Services

Broadcast live from IPAC Canada conference

Trekking Safely Through the Storm - Managing Complex IPAC Issues
28 May 2018
Prof. Mark Joffee, University of Alberta
Sponsored by GOJO Canada
Broadcast live from IPAC Canada conference

How CBIC Works For You
10 May 2018
Lita Jo Henman and 
Ivan W. Gowe, Certification Board of Infection Control

WHO Global Hand Hygiene Campaign 2018 - "It's in your hands - prevent sepsis in health care"
3 May 2018
Prof. Didier Pittet and Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization
Sponsored by the WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit

Understanding Risk Perceptions and Responses of the Public, Healthcare Professionals, and the Media: The Case for Clostridium difficile
12 April 2018
Dr. Emma Burnett, University of Dundee

Hopes, Hypes, and Multivallate Defences Against Antimicrobial Resistance
10 April 2018
Prof. Neil Woodford, Public Health England
Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass Lecture

Genetic Analysis of Organisms Isolated From the ICU
10 April 2018
Prof. Slade Jensen, Western Sydney University, Australia

Topical Antibiotics to Prevent Post-Operative Surgical Infection. Is the Paradigm Changing?
10 April 2018
Prof. Hilary Humphreys, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Nurse-Driven Antibiotic Stewardship: Qualitative Study of Perceived Barriers to Recommended Practices
22 March 2018
Dr. Eileen J. Carter, New York Presbyterian Hospital

Clostridium difficile Asymptomatic Carriers - The Hidden Part of the Iceburg
15 March 2018
Prof. Yves Longtin, McGill University, Montreal

Climate Change and Infectious Diseases
14 March 2018
Dr. Mark Birch, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand

Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes and Palliative Care
8 March 2018
Prof. Pat Stone, Columbia University, New York

Why Leadership Matters for Effective IPC
28 February 2018
Julie Storr, WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

Root Cause Analysis to Support IC Teams' Daily Work
22 February 2018
Dr. Anne-Gaëlle Venier, CPIAS Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France

Improving the Knowledge and Receptiveness of Medical Students Towards Hand Hygiene: 
Exploring New Approaches
21 February 2018
Prof. Rajneesh Kaur
, 
University of New South Wales, 
Australia

Refugee Health: A New Perspective for Infection Prevention and Control
15 February 2018
Prof. Ruth Carrico, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Patients Are Your Partners - Why and How This Partnership Works
8 February 2018
Kim Neudorf and Judy Birdsell, Patients for Patient Safety Canada, and Ioana Popescu, Canadian Patient Safety Institute

Practical Approaches for Monitoring Cleaning in Healthcare Facilities
25 January 2018
Prof. Curtis Donskey, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio

Global Infection Prevention & Control Priorities 2018-2011: A Call For Action
24 January 2018
Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit
Sponsored by the WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit

Using the Right Model to Calculate the Financial Implications of Clostridium difficile Infection
18 January 2018
Dr. Mairead Skally, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

Enhanced Performance Feedback and Patient Participation to Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance
14 December 2017
Prof. Andrew Stewardson, Australia and Prof. Hugo Sax, Switzerland

Beyond High-Touch Surfaces: Floors, Portable Equipment, Sinks, and Other Potential Sources of Healthcare Infection Transmission
7 December 2017
Dr. Curtis Donskey, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

The Role of Rapid Diagnostics in Preventing Healthcare Infection
21 November 2017
Prof. Hilary Humphreys, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & Beaumont Hospital, Ireland

The Problem With Evidence - The Thorny Relationship of Infection Control and Evidence-Based Practice
20 November 2017
Prof. Frank Bowden, ANU Medical School, Australia
PLEASE NOTE: The quality of this recording is very poor- sorry
Broadcast live from the ACPIC conference, Australia

Noroviruses - Looking at the Evidence for What We Know and What We Do
20 November 2017
Dr. Chong Wei Ong, Canberra Hospital and Health Services, Australia
Broadcast live from the ACPIC conference, Australia

Administrations Sets / Infusion Tubing: How Often Should They be Changed to Prevent CRBSI?
20 November 2017
Emily Larsen, Griggith University, University, Australia
Broadcast live from the ACPIC conference, Australia

Cleaning the "Grey Zones" of Hospitals
16 November 2017
Dr. Makeda Semret, McGill University, Montreal

WHO Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Health Care Facilities
13 November 2017
Prof. M. Lindsay Grayson, University of Melbourne, Australia
Sponsored by the WHO Infection Control Global Unit

Infection Prevention for Hospitalized Children and Neonates in Africa
31 October 2017
Dr. Angela Dramowski, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town

Infection Control in Paramedic Services
26 October 2017
Jennifer Amyotte
, City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services

Hand Hygiene Program Successes in Member Countries of the INICC
17 October 2017
Dr. Victor Rosenthal, INICC Founder and Chairman
Broadcast live from the IPCNC conference in Auckland, New Zealand Broadcast sponsored by Schülke (www.schuelke.com)

Strengthening IPC Structures Through Education - Capacity Building in Africa
12 October 2017
Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

Infection Control Guidelines That Did Not Work Against Ebola in 2014
5 October 2017
Prof. Bjørg Marit Andersen, Oslo, Norway

10 Years of Evidence - From Information to Implementation
20 September 2017
Prof. Heather Loveday, Richard Wells Research Centre, University of West London, UK
Broadcast live from the 2017 IPS Conference

Infectious Diseases in a Borderless World
20 September 2017
Prof. Dr. Leo Visser, Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands
Broadcast live from the 2017 IPS Conference

What Makes Infection Prevention and Control Work?
18 September 2017
Julie Storr, S3 Global
Broadcast live from the 2017 IPS Conference

Social Media: Useful or Useless in Infection Prevention and Control?
24 August 2017
Helen Evans, National Social Media Manager, IPAC-Canada

Learning Infection Control Via Games
10 August 2017
Dr. Anne-Gaelle Venier, Cpias Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

The Impact of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection
26 July 2017
Prof. Brett Mitchell, Avondale College, Australia

The Psychology of Hand Hygiene: How to Improve Hand Hygiene Using Behaviour Change Frameworks
13 July 2017
Dr. Jocelyn Srigley, Provincial Health Services Authority, British Colombia

Antimicrobial Resistance in Gram-Negative Bacilli
20 June 2017
Dr. Andrew Simor, University of Toronto
Broadcast live from the 2017 IPAC Canada conference
Sponsored by Sealed Air Diversey Care (www.sealedair.com)

Rapid Reporting of Emerging Disease Outbreaks Using Unofficial Sources: Lessons From ProMED
1 June 2017
Prof. Larry Madoff, Harvard University Medical School

The Good the Bad and the Ugly: Methods for Bedpan Management
30 May 2017
Gertie van Knippenberg-Gordebeke, Knowhow Infection Prevention Consultancy KNIP, The Netherlands
Sponsored by Cleanis (www.cleanis.com)

The Airborne Spread of Infectious Agents: Survival and Decontamination of Human Pathogens in Indoor Air
18 May 2017
Prof. Syed Sattar, University of Ottawa

Fight Antibiotic Resistance: It's in Your Hands
5 May 2017
Prof. Didier Pittet and Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization
Sponsored by the WHO Infection Control Global Unit

Cost Analysis of Universal Screening vs. Risk Factor-Based Screening for MRSA
27 April 2017
Dr. Virginia Roth, The Ottawa Hospital

Do's and Don'ts for Hospital Cleaning
25 April 2017
Prof. Stephanie Dancer, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland
Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass Lecture

Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance - A View (and response) From Down-Under
12 April 2017
Prof. Lindsay Grayson, University of Melbourne, Australia
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Infection Control Global Unit

Technologic Innovations to Prevent Catheter - Related Bloodstream Infection
6 April 2017
Dr. Mark E. Rupp, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Screening for Stayphylococcus aureus Before Surgery. Why Bother?
30 March 2017
Dr. Hilary Humphreys, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention in the Continuum of Acute Care
29 March 2017
Dr. Jan Gralton, New South Wales Clinical Excellence Commission, Australia

Severe MRSA in Acute Care Setting - Key Factors for Preventing MRSA in the ICU
28 March 2017
Dr. Philippe Eggimann, Université de Lausanne

How to Become CIC Certified Without Becoming Certifiable
16 March 2017
Susan Cooper, Public Health Ontario

Evaluating IPC Education in the Workplace
9 March 2017
Martin Kiernan, University of West London

The Role of Dry Surface Contamination in Healthcare Infection Transmission
28 February 2017
Prof. Jon Otter, Imperial College London

Using Expert Process to Combat Clostridium difficile Infections
23 February 2017
Isabelle Guerreiro and Camille Achonu, Public Health Ontario

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health Care Providers Toward Ebola Virus Disease in Hotspots in Khartoum and White Nile States, Sudan
2 February 2017
Dr. Musaab Mohamed Nour Abdelrahim Alfaki, Daoud Research Group and Charity Clinic, Sudan

M. chimaera Infections Associated with Heater Cooler Units
26 January 2017
Prof. Michael Edmond, University of Iowa

The Role of Intersectional Innovations in Preventing Infection
19 January 2017
Prof. Sanjay Saint, University of Michigan

Infection Control in Elderly Care Facilities - Where Should We Go?
15 December 2016
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University, The Netherlands

Viability of Bacteria on Fabrics
8 December 2016
Prof. Jerry H. Kavouras, Lewis University

Moving from Evidence to Innovations in Practice
22 November 2016
Prof. Gill Garvey, The University of Adelaide
Live broadcast from the 2016 ACIPC Conference
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Schülke (www.schulke.com.au)

Latest Innovations in Infection Prevention and Control
22 November 2016
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals
Live broadcast from the 2016 ACIPC Conference
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Schülke (www.schulke.com.au)

Ten Years of National HAI - 2007-2016
22 November 2016
Prof. Marilyn Cruikshank, Director, National HAI Prevention Program, Australia
Live broadcast from the 2016 ACIPC Conference
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Schülke (www.schulke.com.au)

Meeting the Challenge of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Australian Aged Care Homes
22 November 2016
Prof. Karin Thursky, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Australia
Live broadcast from the 2016 ACIPC Conference
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Schülke (www.schulke.com.au)

ACIPC (Australia) Conference Patron Address
21 November 2016
Professor Peter Collignon, Australian National University
Live broadcast from the 2016 ACIPC Conference
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Schülke (www.schulke.com.au)

Why is Improving Infection Prevention and Control So Hard?
21 November 2016
Prof. Mary Dixon-Woods, University of Cambridge
Live broadcast from the 2016 ACIPC Conference
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Schülke (www.schulke.com.au)

Influencing Decision Makers
21 November 2016
Prof. Didier Pittet, WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety, The University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine
Live broadcast from the 2016 ACIPC Conference
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Schülke (www.schulke.com.au)

New IPC Recommendations from WHO - The Importance of IPC Actions in Fighting the Antimicrobial Resistance Burden
14 November 2016
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit

Norovirus and Healthcare Facilities: How to Keep the Virus Out, and What to do When it Gets in
10 November 2016
Prof. Ben Lopman, Emory University, and Prof. Miren Iturriza-Gomara, University

Antimicrobial Environmental Surfaces in Healthcare Settings - Can They Really Be Beneficial?
27 October 2016
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales

Certification and Support of the CIC Certification Examination
20 October 2016
Karen Anderson and Chris Zirges, CBIC

Technology for Monitoring Hand Hygiene in the 21st Century: Why Aren't We Using it?
19 October 2016
Prof. Mary-Louise McLaws, University of New South Wales, Australia

Update on Methods for Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces
13 October 2016
Dr. John M. Boyce, MD J.M. Boyce Consulting, LLC

Adherence Engineering to Reduce Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections
29 September 2016
Dr. Frank A. Drews University of Utah

Using Science to Guide Hand Hygiene Surveillance and Improvement
28 September 2016
Prof. Eli Perencevich, University of Iowa
Broadcast live from the 2016 Infection Prevention Society conference (www.ips.uk.org)

Debate - Are Contact Precautions Essential to the Management of Patients With MDRO's
27 September 2016
Dr. Eli Perencevich and Dr. Fidelma Fitzpatrick
Broadcast live from the 2016 Infection Prevention Society conference (www.ips.uk.org)

How Can We Improve Improvement?
26 September 2016
Prof. Mary Dixon-Woods, University of Cambridge
Broadcast live from the 2016 Infection Prevention Society conference (www.ips.uk.org)

Hardware or Software? Interventions for a Sustainable Infection Control Programme
22 September 2016
Dr. Joost Hopman, Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Infection Control and Pet Therapy
15 September 2016
Prof. J Scott Weese, University of Guelph
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc

Chlorine Use in Health Care
18 August 2016
Prof. William Rutala, University of North Carolina

Can Patient Empowerment Be Used as a Strategy to Improve Infection Control Compliance?
10 August 2016
Dr. Holly Seale, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW Australia

Results of Qualitative Research on Implementation of Infection Control Best Practice in European Hospitals
14 July 2016
Lauren Clack and Dr. Hugo Sax, PROHIBIT Study Group

Sharps Injury Prevention: Challenges and Effective Strategies
29 June 2016
Dr. Terry Grimmond, Grimmond and Associates, New Zealand

Exploring the Role of Environmental Surfaces in Occupational Infection Prevention
23 June 2016
Barbara DeBaun, and Dr. Amber Hogan Mitchell

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Long-Term Care: An Innovative Model for Success
13 June 2016
Sharon Bradley, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority
Broadcast live from 2016 APIC conference

Being Heard: The IP and Organizational Structure
13 June 2016
Janet Glowicz, Northrop Grumman CIMS
Broadcast live from 2016 APIC conference

Screening for Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) ... Why Bother?
9 June 2016
Dr. Hilary Humphreys, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Are Your Cleaning Wipes Safe?
2 June 2016
Dr. Laura Gavaldà, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain

Implementation of Clinical Indication for Peripheral IV Dwell Time: Check the Patient, Not the Clock
26 May 2016
Michelle DeVries, Methodist Hospitals, Gary, Indiana

What's New in Number 2? Update on Diarrheal Disease from a Global Perspective
17 May 2016
Dr. David Goldfarb, BC Children's Hospital
Broadcast live from the 2016 IPAC Canada conference. Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com).

One Health and the Politics of Antibiotic Resistance
16 May 2016
Prof. Laura H. Kahn, Princeton University
Broadcast live from the 2016 IPAC Canada conference. Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc. (www.virox.com)

IP Resources: A Discussion of Strategies to Calculate Appropriate Infection Prevention Personnel Resources
12 May 2016
Kathleen A. Gase, BJC Learning Institute, St. Louis

Hand Hygiene Supports Safe Surgical Care
4 May 2016
Prof. Didier Pittet and Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit

Infection Prevention and Control with Accreditation Canada Qmentum Program
28 April 2016
Chingiz Amirov, Baycrest Health Sciences, Toronto
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Infection Prevention - It's Not Just Washing Hands
26 April 2016
Peter Hoffman, Public Health England
Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass Lecture

The Core Components for Infection Prevention and Control Programs and Action Plan
20 April 2016
Julie Storr, WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

Utilization of Methylglyoxal in Manuka Honey to Reduce S. aureus Colonisation in the Nasal Vestibule
16 April 2016
Dr. Julian Ketel, Waiariki Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Preventing Invasive Candida Infections - Where Could We Do Better?
7 April 2016
Dr. Philippe Eggimann, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Switzerland

Successful Implementation of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Bundles: Lessons Learned
29 March 2016
Dr. Sarah L. Krein, University of Michigan

Global Mycobacterium chimaera Outbreak in Cardiac Surgery
16 March 2016
Dr. Hugo Sax and Dr. Barbara Hasse, University of Zurich Hospitals
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

Barriers to TB Infection Control in Developing Countries
10 March 2016
Eltony Mugomeri, National University of Lesotho

MERS-COV: Implications for Healthcare Facilities
2 March 2016
Prof. Sotirios Tsiodras, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

Patient Empowerment in Hand Hygiene Programs to Combat Epidemics and Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
24 February 2016
Prof. Yee-Chun Chen, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan

Successful Implementation Strategy for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
17 February 2016
Prof. Sean Berenholtz, Johns Hopkins University
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

Epidemiologic and Molecular Patterns of Hospital and Community-Associated MRSA
28 January 2016
Prof. Geoffrey Taylor, University of Alberta

Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Gram Negative Antibiotic Resistant Rods
21 January 2016
Prof. Elaine Larson, Columbia University

Ebola Outbreak - What Are the Main Lessons Learned for Infection Control?
20 January 2016
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, Dr. Anthony Twyman, Dr. Joyce Hightower, World Health Organization
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Infection Prevention and Control Global Unit

Examining the Unmentionables - Sanitation and the Global Agenda
17 December 2015
Rose George, Author & Journalist

Rising to the Challenge of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
10 December 2015
Prof. Jon Otter, Imperial College Hospitals NHS Trust

HIV Treatment as Prevention - From Research Hypothesis to Global Policy and Beyond
3 December 2015
Prof. Julio Montaner, University of British Columbia

The Role of Water as a Vector in the Transmission of Infections in Hospitals
17 November 2015
Dr. Jimmy Walker, Public Health England

Current Trends in Salmonella: Epidemiology, Infection and Control
12 November 2015
Dr. Keith Warriner, University of Guelph

Demystifying the CIC Certification Exam
5 November 2015
Roy Boukidjian and Linda Goss, Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Antimicrobial Stewardship
20 October 2015
Menino Osbert Cotta, University of Melbourne, Australia

Root Cause Analysis Used in the Field of Infection Control
15 October 2015
Prof. Pierre Parneix, Bordeaux Hospital University Center, France

The Use of Social Media in Support of Global Infection Prevention and Control
14 October 2015
Claire Kilpatrick and Jules Storr, Directors S3 Global
Sponsored by the World Health Organization - Clean Care is Safer Care

Recurrent Clostridium difficile : The Role of Faecal Microbiota Transplants
29 September 2015
Dr Jonathan Sutton, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales
Broadcast live from the 2015 Infection Prevention Society conference

Debate - Selective Decontamination of the Gut
29 September 2015
Prof. Jan Kluytmans, The Netherlands, and Dr. Cliff McDonald, USA
Broadcast live from the 2015 Infection Prevention Society conference

What Did the Romans Ever Do For Us? Do We Learn From History
28 September 2015
Dr. Carole Fry, Public Health England
Broadcast live from the 2015 Infection Prevention Society conference

Evidence vs. Tradition: Examining the science on bathing critically ill patients
24 September 2015
Kathleen M. Vollman , Advancing Nursing, MIchigan
Sponsored by Sage Products (www.sage.com)

Ventilation for Energy Management and Infection Control
17 September 2015
Andrew Streifel, University of Minnesota Medical Center

Is Mandatory Influenza Vaccination the Best Way to Protect Our Patients?
3 September 2015
Dr. Michael Gardam, University of Toronto
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Schuelke (www.schuelke) and Johnson & Johnson Pacific (www.jnjnz.co.nz)

Gastrointestinal Endoscopes: A Need to Shift from Disinfection to Sterilization
23 July 2015
Prof. William A. Rutala, University of North Carolina

To Glove or Not to Glove? How to Answer the Question
21 July 2015
Dr Jennie Wilson, Richard Wells Research Centre, UK

Thinking Tools for Infection Prevention and Patient Safety
16 July 2015
Dr. Hugo Sax, University of Zurich Hospitals, Switzerland

Natural Ventilation in the Healthcare Environment
29 June 2015
Russell Olmstead, Trinity Health, Dick Moeller, Mazzetti, and Linda Dickey, UC Irvine Health
Broadcast live from 2015 APIC conference.

Healthcare Infection Control and Recent Public Health Responses
28 June 2015
Dr. Ryan Fagan, CDC
Recorded at the 2015 APIC conference www.apic.org

Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Resource-Limited Settings
25 June 2015
Dr. Mariah Obino, Kissii Hospital, Kenya, and Dr. Gayani Tillekeratne, Duke University

The Power of Influence
15 June 2015
Michael Grinder, Michael Grinder Associates, Battleground, WA
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com) Broadcast live from the 2015 conference of IPAC Canada

Preventing Infections in Healthcare Workers: Strategies and Challenges
3 June 2015
Bruce Gamage, IPAC Canada President
Broadcast live from the 2015 Congress of the French Society for Hospital Hygiene

Food Safety Culture From Farm to Fork
27 May 2015
Dr. Douglas Powell, Powell Food Safety

Is Your Phone Bugged? The Role of Mobile Technology in Infection Control
21 May 2015
Mr. Richard Brady, FRCSEd MD, Western General Surgery, NHS Lothian, UK

Consumer Perceptions of Healthcare Associated Infection and Hand Hygiene - A Global Survey
13 May 2015
Claire Kilpatrick, World Health Organization, and Dr. Maryanne McGuckin, McGuckin Methods International
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

10 Years of Clean Care is Safer Care - Why You Should Be a Part of the Social Pandemic That is SAVE LIVES: CLEAN YOUR HANDS
5 May 2015
Prof. Didier Pittet, World Health Organization
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

Vaccination of Healthcare Providers: A Critical Step Toward Patient Safety
3 May 2015
Maltezou, Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Athens, Greece

Are Towelettes (Wipes) Effective for Surface Decontamination in Healthcare Settings?
30 April 2015
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales

Coming Up Roses - A Sustainable Solution to Continence Products Disposal
22 April 2015
Julianne Munro, Christchurch Women's Hospital, New Zealand

A Pragmatic Approach to Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines in an Ambulatory Care Setting
16 April 2015
Jessica Ng, Women's College Hospital, Toronto

Feces Management: Time to Address the Risks
9 April 2015
Jim Gauthier, Providence Care, Kingston
Sponsored by Meiko (www.meiko.de)

Prevention of Clostridium difficile Infection - What We Find in Guidelines
26 March 2015
Dr. Walter Zingg and Dr. Maria Martin, University of Geneva Hospitals
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

Infection Prevention and Control in Correctional Settings
12 March 2015
Prof. Carolyn Herzig, Columbia University

Using the Core Components of Infection Control Programmes During the Ebola Outbreak
11 March 2015
Dr. Sergey Eremin, World Health Organization
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI): Making It Happen
5 March 2015
Prof. Sanjay Saint, University of Michigan School of Medicine

WHO Guideline and Systematic Review on Hand Hygiene and the Use of Chlorine in the Context of Ebola
25 February 2015
Dr. Joost Hopman, Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Sponsored by the World Health Organization

Hotel Microbiology
19 February 2015
Prof. Charles P. Gerba, University of Arizona

Sleep Quality in Hospitalized Patients with Infection: An Observational Study
15 February 2015
Prof. Farrin A. Manian, Harvard Medical School

Imagery and Infection Prevention: An Under Appreciated Medium
4 February 2015
Dr. Cathryn Murphy & Lisa Kurtz, Griffith University, Australia

All That Glistens is Not Clean
29 January 2015
Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London

Infection in Home Health Care - Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Challenges
21 January 2015
Prof. Jingjing Shang, Columbia University, School of Nursing

Spotlight on the Future of HAI: A Case Study to Inform Global Action
14 January 2015
Dr Raheelah Ahmad, Imperial College London

Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare: Is Monitoring of Cleaning Compliance Really Needed?
11 December 2014
Dr. Michelle Alfa, St. Boniface Research Centre, Winnipeg

Chemotherapy - Health, Safety, and Waste Management Issues
4 December 2014
Ed Krisiunas, WNWN International Inc

The Role of Companion Animals in Infection Transmission
20 November 2014
Prof. Timothy Landers and Prof. Jason Stull, The Ohio State University

Debate - High-Tech Decontamination of the Environment
18 November 2014
Prof. Hilary Humphreys, Prof. Philip Carling, Martin Kiernan, Peter Hofman
Broadcast live from the 2014 Healthcare Infection Society conference

Airborne Transmission and Precaution - Facts and Myths
17 November 2014
Prof. W.H. Seto, Hong Kong
Broadcast live from the 2014 Healthcare Infection Society conference in Lyon, France

Norovirus - Understanding Diversity in Relation to Detection, Healthcare Impact, Control and Prevention
17 November 2014
Prof. Marion Koopmans, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Broadcast live from the 2014 Healthcare Infection Society conference in Lyon, France

Emerging Respiratory Viruses: Are Healthcare Workers Protected?
13 November 2014
Dr. Virginia Roth, The Ottawa Hospital & University of Ottawa

Global Application of Behaviour Change Models in Infection Control Strategies
12 November 2014
Dr. Michael Borg, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta
Sponsored by the WHO Patient Safety Challenge

CBIC Practice Analysis - What is it and Why is it Critical to the test?
6 November 2014
Craig Gilliam and Jo Henman, Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology, Inc.
Broadcast sponsored by Sealed Air (www.sealedair.com)

Infection Prevention in US Outpatient Oncology Setting
23 October 2014
Dr. Alice Guh, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC

Healthcare Textiles: Factors That Impact Cleanliness
16 October 2014
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, CDC

Enhanced Environmental Cleaning in Controlling Clostridium difficile Infections in the Hospital Setting
9 October 2014
Prof. Farrin A. Manian, Harvard Medical School

Public Reporting and Discosure of HAI Rates: Positive Impact or Confusion
8 October 2014
Dr. Maryanne McGuckin and John Govednik, McGuckin Methods International
Sponsored by the WHO Patient Safety Challenge

Infection Prevention and Control in Cystic Fibrosis
2 October 2014
Prof. Lisa Saiman, Columbia University Medical Center

Infection Control in the 21st Century
1 October 2014
Dr. Stephanie Dancer, NHS Lankashire
Broadcast live from the Infection Prevention Society 2014 conference (www.ips.uk.net)

The Times They Are A Changing
29 September 2014
Dr. Evonne Curran, Health Protection Scotland
Broadcast live from the Infection Prevention Society 2014 conference (www.ips.uk.net)

Healthcare Acquired Infections: At What Cost
18 September 2014
Dr. Elizabeth Bryce, Vancouver Coastal Health

Key Measures for Prevention and Control of Ebola Virus Disease
16 September 2014
Dr. Sergey Eremin, World Health Organization
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Agency

Infection Prevention and Control, The Argentine Experience
16 September 2014
Carolina Giuffré, Buenos Aires British Hospital

Economic Analysis of VRE: Assessing Attributable Cost and Length of Stay
11 September 2014
Dr. Marc Romney, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, BC

Antimicrobial-Impregnated Surfaces in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections - Differentiating the Hype From the Hope
4 September 2014
Dr. Hilary Humphreys, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

New WHO Injection Safety Initiative Focusing on Therapeutic Services
3 September 2014
Prof. Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Service Delivery and Safety Department
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Agency

Hand Hygiene Technology - Are Today's Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems the Missing Link in Hand Hygiene Compliance?
24 July 2014
Dr. Maryanne McGuckin and John Govednik, McGuckin Methods International
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by GOJO (www.GOJO.com/SMARTLINK)

Using Social Marketing to Improve Healthcare Quality
17 July 2014
Jason Tetro, MI-SCI Consulting and Communications

Controlling the Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings: Is It Really Possible?
8 July 2014
Prof. Pierre Parneix, Center de Coordination de Lutte Contre les Infection Nosocomiales, France

Healthcare Associated Infections After Major Flooding ... Expect the Unexpected
25 June 2014
Prof. Anucha Apisarnthanarak, Thammasat University Hospital, Thailand

Come Hell or High Water: Infection Control During and After the Alberta 2013 Flood
14 June 2014
Gwyneth Meyers and Barbara Long, Alberta Health Services

The Infection Preventionist as Leader - Refining Communication Skills, Building Relationships, and Breaking Down Silos
9 June 2014
Catherine Adamson, University of California Davis Medical Center, and Laura Showers, Jefferson Healthcare
Broadcast live from the 2014 APIC Conference
Sponsored by ASP (www.aspjj.com)

Infection Control in Long Term Care - UTI Management & Training the Non-Regulated Healthcare Worker
27 May 2014
Christina McNamara and Jim Gauthier
Broadcast live from the 2014 IPAC Canada Conference

How Are We Training ICPs Across Canada?
26 May 2014
Sharon Wilson, Cathy Egan, Lucie Beaudreau, Bernadette Demone
Broadcast live from the 2014 IPAC Canada Conference
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Too Posh to Wash
26 May 2014
Martin Kiernan, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust
Broadcast live from the 2014 IPAC Canada Conference
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Methods to Evaluate Hand Hygiene Products
15 May 2014
Prof. Timothy Landers, Ohio State University, and Dr. David Macinga, GOJO Industries Inc

Ventilation in Healthcare Facilities
13 May 2014
Peter Hoffman, Public Health England

Ventilation in Healthcare Facilities
13 May 2014
Peter Hoffman, Antimicrobial Resistance and healthcare Infections Reference Unit, Public Health England

Ventilator-Associated Events: A Patient Safety Opportunity
8 May 2014
Prof. Michael Klompas, Harvard Medical School

Clean Your Hands: Stop the Spread of Drug-Resistant Germs
5 May 2014
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Are We Too Clean For Our Own Good? - The Hygiene Hypothesis and Its Implications for Hygiene, Lifestyles and Public Health
24 April 2014
Dr. Sally F. Bloomfield, International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene

Chlorhexidine Patient Bathing as a Means to Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections
17 April 2014
Prof. Mark Rupp, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Prevention of MRSA Bacteraemia in European Hospitals: Secrets of Success?
16 April 2014
Dr. Michael Borg, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta

Surgical Site Infection Prevention Guidelines: The CDC 2014 Update
9 April 2014
Prof. Joseph S. Solomkin, MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Antibacterial Efficacy of Atmospheric Pressure Non-Thermal Plasmas
8 April 2014
Prof. Brendan F. Gilmore, Queen's University Belfast
The A. Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass Lecture

How to Bridge the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice
3 April 2014
Gertie van Knippenberg-Gordebeke, APIC International Section Chair
Sponsored by Meiko www.meiko.de

Infection Prevention in High and Middle Income Countries
31 March 2014
Bruce Gamage (Canada), Dr. Pierre Parneix (France), Prof. Dr. Li Han (China)
Broadcast live from the Congress of the German Society for Hospital Hygiene

Human Factors & Infection Prevention and Control
27 March 2014
Claire Kilpatrick and Jules Storr, K-s Healthcare Consulting, Dr. Neil Wigglesworth, Public Health Wales

Friday Outbreaks - Fact or Fiction?
20 March 2014
Chingiz Amirov, Baycrest Centre, Toronto

How to Prevent the Spread of Multiresistant Bacteria
7 March 2014
Prof. Stephan Harbarth, Geneva University Hospitals, Switzerland
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Rapid Bacterial Diagnostics - Are We There Yet?
27 February 2014
Dr. Stephen M. Brecher, VA Boston Health Care System

Eliminating Preventable Harm Through Building a Reliable Culture of Safety
13 February 2014
Denise Murphy, Main Line Health, Philadelphia

Hand Hygiene: The 100% Solution?
6 February 2014
Prof. Yves Longtin, McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Universal MRSA Screening - Is it Worthwhile, and For Whom?
30 January 2014
Prof. Barry Cookson, University College of London

Innovation and Implementation Strategic Approaches to Reduce Catheter-Related Bacteraemia: The Results of a European Multicentre Study (PROHIBIT)
29 January 2014
Dr. Walter Zingg, University of Geneva Hospitals, Switzerland
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

The Utility of Human Error (Theory) & High-Reliability in Outbreaks
21 January 2014
Dr. Evonne Curran, Health Protection Scotland

Hand Hygiene Over the Decade: 2004-2014
19 January 2014
Prof. Elaine Larson, Columbia University
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Is There Validity to VRE Admission Screening?
19 December 2013
Dr. Michelle Alfa, Diagnostic Services Manitoba

Control of Multi Drug-Resistant Organisms in Nursing Homes
18 December 2013
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University, Netherlands
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Lyme Disease: Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices of Physicians in a Low Endemic Area
12 December 2013
Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control

Promoting Handwashing with Soap in the Indigenous Community Context
27 November 2013
Dr. Elizabeth McDonald, Menzies School of Health Research

Dental Treatment Water Contamination, Control, and Monitoring
14 November 2013
Prof. Rghunath Puttaiah, Baylor College of Dentistry

Antimicrobial Resistance Issues Worldwide and the WHO Approach to Combat It
6 November 2013
Dr. Carmem Lúcia Pessoa-Silva, Health Security and Environment Cluster, WHO
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Ten Tips for Incorporating Scientific Quality Improvement into Everyday Work
31 October 2013
Dr. Don Goldmann, Institute for Healthcare Improvement

MRSA Infection Control in a Low-Endemic Area
24 October 2013
Prof. Bjørg Marit Andersen, Oslo University, Norway

MRSA Infection Control in a Low-Endemic Area
24 October 2013
Prof. Bjørg Marit Andersen, Olso University, Norway

The Road to CIC Certification: Getting Started and Working Toward Success
17 October 2013
Prof. Ruth Carrico and Dr. Kathryn Suh

Implementing Infection Control Through a Patient Safety Partnership Approach in Africa
9 October 2013
Julie Storr, WHO Patient Safety
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Things You Never Thought of Related to Hand Hygiene Performance and Compliance
3 October 2013
Dr. William Jarvis, Jason and Jarvis

The Technical and Socio-Adaptive Aspects of Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
2 October 2013
Prof. Sanjay Saint, University of Michigan
Broadcast live from the Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) conference

The World Needs More Clean Hospitals
2 October 2013
Dr. Stephanie Dancer, NHS Scotland
Broadcast live from the Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) conference

MRSA - Past, Present ... and Future?
2 October 2013
Prof. Barry Cookson, University College, London
Broadcast live from the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) conference

The Challenges of Infection Prevention and Control in Japan
1 October 2013
Prof. Hiroyoshi Kobayashi, Tokyo Healthcare University
Broadcast live from the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) conference

International Forum on Infection Prevention and Control
1 October 2013
Prof Dale Fisher representing Asia, Robert Garcia representing the USA, Dr. Hugo Sax representing Europe, Carole Fry representing the UK
Broadcast live from the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) conference

Life and Times of the Urinary Catheter
30 September 2013
Martin Kiernan, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust
Broadcast live from the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) conference

The Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in Hospital Protocols for Antimicrobial Rational Use
26 September 2013
Silvana Maria de Almeida, Albert Einstein Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Norovirus Infection in Health and Social Care Settings
19 September 2013
Judy Potter, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, UK

CLABSI - Taking Quality to the Next Level
18 September 2013
Prof. Peter Pronovost, Johns Hopkins University
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Utilizing Hospital-to-Hospital Partnerships to Improve Infection Prevention and Control
29 August 2013
Dr. Shams Syed, WHO African Partnerships for Patient Safety (APPS)

From Little Things Big Things Grow: The Importance of Leadership Skills in Infection Prevention and Control
22 August 2013
Dr. Cathryn Murphy, Infection Control Plus, Australia
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Medical (www.jnj.com)
Broadcast live from the New Zealand Infection Prevention and Control Nurses College conference

Severe Sepsis: Early Recognition and Management Saves Lives
11 August 2013
Kathleen Vollman, Advanced Nursing LLC

Decontamination of High-Touch Environmental Surfaces in Healthcare: A Critical Look at Current Practices and Newer Approaches
7 August 2013
Prof. Syed A. Sattar, University of Ottawa
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Improving Hand Hygiene Behavior - The Effects of Social Influence and Leadership
25 July 2013
Dr. Anita Huis, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Risk Assessment & Priority Setting in Infection Control in Low- to Middle-Income Countries
10 July 2013
Dr. Nizam Damani, Queen's University, Belfast
Sponsored by the World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is SAFER Care

Patient's Experience of MRSA Screening
30 June 2013
Dr. Carol Pellowe, King's College, London

Quality Improvement and Infection Prevention
20 June 2013
Dr. Sally Roberts, Auckland Hospital, New Zealand

EU Directive on the Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Health Care - Getting the Point Across
11 June 2013
David Haliki, Crescent Safety Consultantancy, UK

Infection Control During Disasters
10 June 2013
Steven Bock (NYU Langone Medical Center, New York) and Mie Saijo (Ishinomaki Hospital, Japan)
Broadcast live from the 2013 conference of the Association of Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology (www.apic.org)

Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Acute Care Settings
30 May 2013
Laurie Conway, Columbia University School of Nursing

What's New in Intravascular Devices
16 May 2013
Prof. Mark E. Rupp, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Settings
9 May 2013
Teresa Horan, Emory University

Hand Hygiene Promotion Universal Spread: Impact and Patient Participation
6 May 2013
Prof. Didier Pittet & Margaret Murphy
Sponsored by WHO Patient Safety Agency

Promotion universelle de l'hygiène des mains: impact et participation du patient
6 May 2013
Professeur Didier Pittet, Centre de collaborateur OMS pour la Sécurité des Patients, Genève, Suisse

Does Improving Surface Cleaning and Disinfection Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections?
25 April 2013
Prof. William Rutala, University of North Carolina

Leadership in Infection Prevention and Control
18 April 2013
Martin Kiernan, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust

Clostridium difficile in the Community: Food for Thought
17 April 2013
Prof. Tom Riley, University of Western Australia

Improving Health Care: Global Overview
11 April 2013
Dr. M. Rashad Massoud, University Research Co, USAID

Innovation and New Indicators in Hand Hygiene Monitoring
9 April 2013
Dr. John M Boyce, Yale University
Sponsored by WHO Patient Safety Agency

TB Infection Control in PEPFAR Supported Countries in Africa
21 March 2013
Ginny Lipke, Center for Global Health, CDC

Update on "No Touch" Room Disinfection Systems - UV Lights, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Ozone
14 March 2013
Prof. Dick Zoutman, Queen's University, Canada

Practical Strategies to Control the Spread of C. difficile in Healthcare
12 March 2013
Phenelle Segal, Infection Control Consulting Services
Live teleclass broadcast from the APIC consensus conference on Clostridium difficile

Detecting C. difficile: Is There LIght at the End of the Colon?
11 March 2013
Dr. Stephen Brecher, Boston University School of Medicine
Live teleclass broadcast from the APIC consensus conference on Clostridium difficile

Rationale for Dental Infection Control
7 March 2013
Dr. Raghunath Puttaiah, Texas A&M University

Patient Participation in Hand Hygiene Promotion and Improvement: Pros and Cons
6 March 2013
Dr. Maryanne McGuckin, McGuckin Methods International Inc, and Dr. Yves Longtin, Université Laval Faculté de médecine, Québec
Sponsored by the World Health Organization First Global Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care (www.who.int/gpsc/en)

The Clinical & Business Case for Investing in Environmental Hygiene
28 February 2013
Mark Heller, Unisource Worldwide

The Ideal Hospital - Hospital Design and Infection Prevention and Control
13 February 2013
Dr. Massimo Giola, Tauranga Hospital, New Zealand

Commissioning Infection Prevention Services in the New NHS
12 February 2013
Debbie King, Lolihull Clinical Commissioning Group

Why Evidence Should Have Biological Plausibility: The Story of Chlorhexidine and its Role in Skin Antisepsis
7 February 2013
Prof. Matthias Maiwald, National University of Singapore

Improving the Patient Safety Culture as a Successful Component of Infection Control Strategies
6 February 2013
Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Patient Safety
Sponsored by the World Health Organization First Global Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care (www.who.int/gpsc/en)

Infection Prevention and Social Change
31 January 2013
Dr. Elaine Larson, Columbia University

The Patient Experience as a Catalyst for Change
24 January 2013
Margaret Murphy, WHO Patient Safety

Microfibre Cleaning: Is It All It's Been Cracked Up To Be?
13 December 2012
Dr. Michelle Alfa, Diagnostic Services of Manitoba

Contamination of the Ward Environment: The Importance of Hand Hygiene When Leaving the Patient Zone
11 December 2012
Dr. Ginny Moore, Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Environmental Cleaning Disinfection and Microbial Resistance
6 December 2012
Prof. Markus Dettenkofer, University of Freiburg
Sponsored by Diversey Inc

New Developments in Renal Dialysis
5 December 2012
Prof. W.H. Seto, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
Sponsored by the World Health Organization First Global Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care (www.who.int/gpsc/en)

Critique and Use of the Scientific Evidence - Sharpening Skills
29 November 2012
Russell Olmstead, St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc.(www.virox.com)

Decontamination #1 - Where Are We With Testing Disinfectants Against Clostridium difficile?
20 November 2012
Dr. Jimmy Walker, Health Protection Agency, UK
Broadcast live from Hospital Infection Society & Federation of Infection Societies conference.

Decontamination #2 - Efficacy and Limitations of Sporicidal Wipes: The Need for an Appropriate Test
20 November 2012
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales
Broadcast live from Hospital Infection Society & Federation of Infection Societies conference.

Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Infections #4 - Infection Prevention
19 November 2012
Dr. APR Wilson, University College London Hospitals
Broadcast live from Hospital Infection Society & Federation of Infection Societies conference.

Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Infections #3 - Treatment Options and Challenges
19 November 2012
Dr. David Wareham, Queen Mary University, London
Broadcast live from Hospital Infection Society & Federation of Infection Societies conference.

Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Infections #2 - Laboratory Diagnosis
19 November 2012
Dr. Katie L Hopkins, HPA Microbiology Services Colindale, London
Broadcast live from Hospital Infection Society & Federation of Infection Societies conference.

Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Infections #1 - Epidemiology and Diagnosis
19 November 2012
Prof. G.M. Rossolini, University of Florence, University of Sienna, Italy
Broadcast live from Hospital Infection Society & Federation of Infection Societies conference.

Human Waste Disposal - Assessing the Risks of Differing Management Solutions
15 November 2012
Martin Kiernan, Southport, UK
Teleclass sponsored by Vernacare (www.vernacare.com)

Healthcare Textiles and Laundry
1 November 2012
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, Centers for Disease Control

Vaccines for Preventing Meningococcal Disease
18 October 2012
Prof. Tony Walls, University of Otago , New Zealand

Chlorhexidine Baths and Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)
11 October 2012
Dr. L. Silvia Munoz-Price, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Teleclass sponsored by Sage Products (www.sageproducts.com)

A Personal View of Infection Prevention
3 October 2012
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University, Netherlands
Broadcast live from the annual conference of the Infection Prevention Society (www.ips.uk.net)

Education in Infection Prevention and Control - One Size May Not Fit All
2 October 2012
Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Think, Plan ... Do
1 October 2012
Prof. Judith Tanner, De Montfort University, UK
Broadcast live from the annual conference of the Infection Prevention Society (www.ips.uk.net)

Emerging Carbapenem Resistance: What Do We Do Now?
27 September 2012
Prof. Andrew Simor, University of Toronto

Inspiring Mature Minds: Adult Education in IP&C
15 September 2012
Barbara Catt, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto

The Hand is Quicker Than A Sneeze in the Spread of Disease
13 September 2012
Prof. Charles P. Gerba, University of Arizona
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Successes and Challenges in Implementing Bundles in Infection Prevention
5 September 2012
Prof. Don Goldmann, Harvard School of Public Health
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

'Contagion' the Movie - How Real is it?
30 August 2012
Prof. Lance Jennings, University of Otago, New Zealand
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Medical (www.jnj.com)
Broadcast live from the 30th annual conference of the New Zealand National Division of Infection Control Nurses

Processing Medical Devices in Settings With Limited Resources
15 August 2012
Dr. Nizam Damani, Queen's University, UK
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Pneumonia Prevention - The Vent and Beyond
26 July 2012
Kathleen M. Vollman, Advancing Nursing
Sponsored by Sage Products (www.sageproducts.com)

Top 10 "Must-Do's" for the Elimination of Healthcare-Associated Infections
19 July 2012
Dr. William R. Jarvis, Jason and Jarvis Associates
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Patient Involvement in Infection Control
11 July 2012
Claire Kilpatrick, World Health Organisation
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Safety in the Fields: Making Decisions About Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in Long Term Care Homes
18 June 2012
Colette Ouellet, Public Health Ontario
Broadcast live from the 2012 CHICA-Canada conference Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Diversey Inc. (www.diversey.com)

What's Blowing in the Wind? Tuberculosis and Long Term Care
18 June 2012
Ruth Anne Appl, TB Control Saskatchewan
Broadcast live from the 2012 CHICA-Canada conference.

Hand Hygiene Initiatives in Australia
13 June 2012
Phil Russo, Hand Hygiene Australia

Economic Impact of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Low and Middle-Income Countries
6 June 2012
Prof. Dr. Ata Nevzat Yalçın, Akdeniz University, Turkey
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Infections Due to Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Gram-Negative Pathogens Across the Continuum of Care
5 June 2012
Prof. Keith S. Kaye, Wayne State University
Broadcast live from the 2012 APIC conference.

Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care
31 May 2012
Dr. Melissa Schaefer, CDC, Atlanta
Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care, Dr. Melissa Schaefer, CDC, Atlanta

Healthcare Workplaces - From Discord to Patient-Centered
24 May 2012
Dr. Irv Rubin, Temenos Inc

Best Practices for Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections - Beyond the CDC Guidelines
10 May 2012
Robert Garcia, New York
Sponsored by Sage Products Inc (www.sageproducts.com)

Keeping the Hand Hygiene Agenda Alive: Acting on Data and the Influence of Global Surveys
5 May 2012
Prof. Didier Pittet, World Health Organization
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Meet the Press: Tips & Techniques for Dealling With the Media
3 May 2012
Jim Armour, Summa Strategies Canada Inc.

Clostridium difficile Infections: Lessons From the Quebec Experience
26 April 2012
Prof. Yves Longtin, Laval University
Sponsored by Vernacare (www.vernacare.com)

Managing Urinary Catheters and CAUTIs
24 April 2012
Sharon Eustice, Peninsula Community Health, UK

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections
18 April 2012
Prof. Mary-Louise McLaws, University of New South Wales

Implementing Change: The Technical & Socio-Adaptive Aspects of Preventing CAUTI
17 April 2012
Prof. Sanjay Saint, University of Michigan Medical School
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Innate Resistance to Sporicides and Potential Failure to Decontaminate
12 April 2012
Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales
The A. Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass Lecture 2012.

Standardized Training for Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare
5 April 2012
Grace Volkening, Nora Boyd, and Brenda Smith, Regional Infection Control Networks, Ontario
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Water Bug Management for Infection Control
29 March 2012
Andrew Streifel, University of Minnesota

Hand Hygiene - New Frontiers in Messaging and Measurement
22 March 2012
Dr. Kate Ellingson, CDC
Teleclass sponsored by Diversey (www.diversey.com)

Voices of CHICA
20 March 2012
CHICA-Canada Board and Guests

Ensuring Rational and Safe Use of Injections Worldwide: Achievements and Way Forward
7 March 2012
Dr. Selma Khamassi, WHO Injection Safety & Related Infection Control
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Developing a Sustainable and Effective Approach to Hygiene and Infection Prevention in Home and Everyday Settings
1 March 2012
Dr. Sally Bloomfield, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

The Biofilm Hypothesis of Chronic Infection
23 February 2012
Prof. Phil Steward, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University

Outbreaks of Vaccine Preventable Diseases - Communicating the Science and Closing the Gaps
15 February 2012
Dr. Nikki Turner, University of Auckland

Behaviour & Infection Control
8 February 2012
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University, Netherlands
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Surgical Site Infection Surveillance - Advancing the Prevention Agenda
7 February 2012
Prof. Judith Tanner, DeMontfort University, UK

The Role of Fomites in the Transmission of Diseases in Public Environments
2 February 2012
Prof. Charles P. Gerba, University of Arizona
Teleclass sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Optimizing Environmental Hygiene: The Key to C.difficile Control
19 January 2012
Dr. Phillip C. Carling, Boston University School of Medicine
Teleclass sponsored by Ecolab (www.ecolab.com)

Reprocessing of Implants - What are the Issues?
15 December 2011
Dr. Michelle J. Alfa, Diagnostic Services of Manitoba

Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare
7 December 2011
Prof. William A. Rutala, University of North Carolina
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Strategies for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance in the ICU
1 December 2011
Dr. Alexandre R. Marra, hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brazil
Teleclass sponsored by Deb Ltd (www.debgroup.com)

Practical Management of Norovirus Infected Patients in Healthcare Settings
17 November 2011
Dr. Taranisia MacCannell, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
Teleclass sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Infection Prevention Challenges in Home Care and Hospice
10 November 2011
Mary McGoldrick, CRNI Home Health System Inc

How Should We Clean 21st Century Hospitals?
3 November 2011
Dr. Stephanie Dancer, NHS Scotland
Teleclass sponsored by Diversey Inc. (www.diversey.com)

Canturbury Earthquakes: The Public Health Response
26 October 2011
Dr. Ramon Pink, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand

Strategies to Control Preventable Infections in Long Term Care Facilities
13 October 2011
Prof. Bjørg Marit Andersen, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Sponsored by Diversey Inc. (www.diversey.com)

Nosocomial Influenza and Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
6 October 2011
Dr. Helena Maltezou, Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention

MRSA - Is Search & Destroy the Way to Go
4 October 2011
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, The Netherlands
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Voices of CHICA
27 September 2011
CHICA-Canada Board and Guests
Sponsored by 3M Canada, Deb, Diversey, Ecolab, GOJO, and Virox Technologies.

Patient Safety: Concepts and Practicalities
21 September 2011
Sir Liam Donaldson, World Health Organisation
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com) Broadcast live from the 2011 Infection Prevention Society conference www.ips.uk.net

Stronger Together
19 September 2011
Anne Bialachowski, CHICA-Canada Past President
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com) Broadcast live from the 2011 Infection Prevention Society conference www.ips.uk.net

Practical Issues in Infection Prevention During a Pandemic
8 September 2011
Dr. Fidelma Fitzpatrick, HSE-Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Dublin

Highlights and Results From WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands Every 5 May
7 September 2011
Claire Kilpatrick and Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Clean Care is Safer Care
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

C.difficile Associated Diarrhea
31 August 2011
Prof. Andreas Widmer, University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

The Mask in Infection Control - Understanding the Issues for Appropriate Practice
17 August 2011
Prof. W.H. Seto, University of Hong Kong
Teleclass sponsored by BD (www.bd.com)
Hosted by the New Zealand National Division of Infection Control Nurses (www.infectioncontrol.co.nz)

Climate Change and Communicable Disease: What are the Risks?
14 July 2011
Dr. Andrew Nichols, University of Plymouth

Safer Healthcare: Five Opportunities to Learn
29 June 2011
Sir Liam Donaldson, World Health Organization
Broadcast live from the International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC), Geneva, Switzerland. Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

The New Gram-Negative Challenge
29 June 2011
Prof. Timothy Walsh, Dr. John McConnell, Prof. Alex Friedrich
Broadcast live from the International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC), Geneva, Switzerland. Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Infection Control: From Local to Global ... Fostering Partnership and Rock n Roll
29 June 2011
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals, World Health Organisation
Broadcast live from the International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC), Geneva, Switzerland. Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in the United States: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Prevention
23 June 2011
Prof. Lennox Archibald, University of Florida

Establishing an Infection Control Program for Acute Respiratory Infections and Ensuring Pandemic Preparedness
21 June 2011
Prof. WH Seto, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Pandemics, Public Health and Emergency Care: Contemporary Trends and New Challenges in Infection Control and Infectious Diseases
15 June 2011
Prof. Ramon Z. Shaban, Griffith University

Reducing the Spread of Pathogens by Environmental Surfaces in Healthcare: Have We Advanced in the Last 10 Years?
14 June 2011
Prof. Syed S. Sattar, Center for Research on Environmental Microbiology, University of Ottawa
Tenth anniversary teleclass lecture. Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com) and Diversey Inc (www.diversey.com)

Eliminating CLABSI: A Model for Reducing Preventable Harm
9 June 2011
Prof. Peter Pronovost, Johns Hopkins University
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Benchmarking and Performance Measurement
30 May 2011
Zahir Hirji, Toronto & Leslie Forrester, Vancouver
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Safe Infection Devices ... 10 Years Out, Where Are the Gaps?
26 May 2011
Ed Krisiunas, WNWN International Inc.

Human Factors Engineering Applications for Infection Prevention and Control
19 May 2011
Dr. Hugo Sax, University of Geneva
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

The Faecal Quandary - Bedpan Management in a Modern Age
12 May 2011
Gertie van Knippenberg-Gordebeke, Netherlands
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Meiko (www.meiko.de)

Voices of the Australian Infection Control Association (AICA)
9 May 2011
Claire Boardman, AICA President and Philip Russo, National Consultative Steering Committee
Thanks to AICA (www.aica.org.au) for their support.

The Importance of Worldwide Hand Hygiene Events and Activities
5 May 2011
Prof. Didier Pittet, WHO Patient Safety, Geneva
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

The Spaulding Classification, Disinfection and Sterilization - Is it Time to Reconsider?
28 April 2011
Dr. Gerald McDonnell, STERIS Corporation
The A. Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass Lecture

Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Bundles: Preventing the Preventable
14 April 2011
Dr. Willam R. Jarvis, Jason and Jarvis Associates

Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
13 April 2011
Prof. Matthias Maiwald, National University of Singapore

Voices of the IPS, 2011
12 April 2011
Infection Prevention Society Board Members and Guests

The Outbreak Database - A Tool for Hospital Epidemiologists
7 April 2011
Prof. Ralf-Peter Vonberg, Hanover Medical School, Germany

Hand Hygiene Education and Monitoring: Returning to the WHO "My Five Moments" Concept
6 April 2011
Dr. Hugo Sax, University of Geneva Hospitals
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

Voices of CHICA 2011, Part One
22 March 2011
Board and Guests of the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada

Recovery From Floods: Basic Principles and Practices for Mold Control and Structural Remediation
17 March 2011
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta

Moving Closer to Nirvana - The Importance of Nurse Empowerment in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infection
15 March 2011
Julie Storr, World Health Organisation Patient Safety

First Steps to Dissemination - Writing for Publication and Conference Presentation
8 March 2011
Heather Loveday, Journal of Infection Prevention

What to Ask For and Look For When Evaluating Cleaning/Disinfection Products ... In 5 Easy Steps
3 March 2011
Jason Tetro, University of Ottawa
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

The Future of Infection Control: Challenges and Opportunities
18 February 2011
Dr. Ling Moi Lin, President, Infection Control Association (Singapore)
Broadcast live from the 2nd conference of the Infection Control Association (Singapore) www.icas.org.sg.
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Diversey Inc (www.diversey.com)

Controlling Clostridium difficile Outbreaks: Going Beyond the Guidelines
17 February 2011
Dr. Michael Gardam, University Health Network
Teleclass sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Why Don't Workers Use PPE?
10 February 2011
Prof. David DeJoy, University of Georgia

Quality Improvement Science and Infection Prevention
1 February 2011
Dr. Don Goldmann, Harvard Medical School
Sponsored by World Health Organization Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care

A Human Factors Approach to Reducing Barriers to Hand Hygiene
27 January 2011
Anjum Chagpar, University Health Network, Toronto
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by Deb Ltd (www.debgroup.com)

Getting the Most Out of Our Frontal Lobes: What We Don't Know (or Forget) Might Hurt Us
20 January 2011
Prof. Elaine Larson, Columbia University
Teleclass sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Clostridium difficile: The Sinister Spore Saga
16 December 2010
Dr. Michelle Alfa, St. Boniface Research Centre
Sponsored by 3M (www.3m.com)

Infection Control in Developing Countries
14 December 2010
Dr. Nizam Damani, Craigavon Area Hospital, UK
A presentation of the World Health Organization.

Do Staphylococcal Decolonization Strategies Work?
9 December 2010
Prof. Andrew Simor, Univeristy of Toronto

Design, Build, and Validation for Infection Control Acceptance
2 December 2010
Andrew Streifel, University of Minnesota

Norovirus Outbreaks Issues and Interventions
30 November 2010
Dr. Philip Carling, Boston University School of Medicine
Teleclass sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

infection Prevention and Control in Home Care: Improving Your Program ... Preventing Infections
16 November 2010
Mary McGoldrick, Home Care and Hospice Consultant
Sponsored by 3M (www.3m.com)

Using Social Marketing to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections
4 November 2010
Dr. Hugo Sax, University of Geneva Hospitals
Teleclass sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Mandatory Influenza Vaccination for Healthcare Workers
28 October 2010
Dr. Keith Woeltje, Washington University School of Medicine

Infection Control in the Tropics
27 October 2010
Claire Boardman, Griffith University, Australia
Teleclass broadcast sponsored by BD (www.bd.com)

Methods of Monitoring Hand Hygiene Frequency and Compliance
21 October 2010
Dr. John Boyce, Yale University

Epidemiology and Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection
19 October 2010
Prof. Andreas Voss, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
A presentation of the World Health Organization.

Emerging Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia
5 October 2010
Prof. Paul Ananth Tambyah, National University of Singapore
Broadcast live from the 2010 conference of the Australian Infection Control Association (www.aica.org.au)

A National Approach to HAIs - Where No One Has Gone Before?
4 October 2010
Marilyn Cruikshank, Australian Commission on Safety & Quality in Health Care
Broadcast live from the 2010 conference of the Australian Infection Control Association (www.aica.org.au)

Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV - Policy, Program and Practice Issues
30 September 2010
Prof. Kay Libbus, University of Missouri

Voices of CHICA 2010, Part 2
28 September 2010
CHICA Canada Board Members & Guests
Presented by the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada www.chica.org

Strategies to Control Antibiotic Resistance
23 September 2010
Prof. Stephan Harbarth, University of Geneva Hospitals
A presentation of the World Health Organization

Lessons Learned from the Canadian Listeriosis Outbreak
23 September 2010
Franco Pagotto, Health Canada

Preventing and Controlling ESBLs, The Future is Here
22 September 2010
Dr. Hilary Humphreys, The Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland
Broadcast live from the 2010 Infection Prevention Society conference www.ips.uk.net

The Evolving Role of Epidemiology in Infection Prevention and Control: Past Present and Future
20 September 2010
Prof. Jacqui Reilly, Glasgow Caledonian University
Broadcast live from the 2010 Infection Prevention Society conference www.ips.uk.net

Planning for Infectious Disease Disasters in Ambulatory Care Centers
10 September 2010
Prof. Terrii Rebmann, Saint Louis University, School for Public Health

Creating a Culture of Quality and Safety to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections
2 September 2010
Dr. Leo Celi, Harvard Medical School
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Medical www.jnj.com

Positive Deviance - Liberating the Secret Change Agents in Your Hospital to Prevent Healthcare Acquired Infections
12 August 2010
Dr. Jon Lloyd, Tufts University & Plexus Institute

Addressing Infection Prevention & Control in Low Resource Settings: The IFIC Approach
5 August 2010
Dr. Michael Borg, International Federation of Infection Control
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Forever the Unknown: The Lujo Virus Experience in Johannesburg
15 July 2010
Prof. Adriano Duse, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Epidemiology and Prevention of Hospital-Acquired/Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
13 July 2010
Dr. P. Eggimann, Lausanne, Switzerland
A presentation of the World Health Organization

Hand Hygiene ... What About Our Patients?
22 June 2010
Emma Burnett, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee
Sponsored by Deb Ltd (www.debgroup.com)

Norovirus Outbreaks - Issues and Interventions
17 June 2010
Prof. Philip C. Carling, Boston University School of Medicine
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Principles of Environmental Cleaning and Monitoring the Adequacy of Practices
16 June 2010
Dr. John M. Boyce, Yale University
A presentation of the World Health Organization

From Obscurity to "Superbug": The Rise of Clostridium difficile
16 June 2010
Prof. Thomas V Riley, University of Western Australia

Using Infection Prevention Resources Wisely - Examples From Ebola
16 June 2010
Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Chair ICAN, Stellenbosch University
Broadcast live from IPAC Canada conference

Going Green While Keeping Clean - Collaborations Between Environmental and Infection Control Best Practice
2 June 2010
Ed Rubinstein, University Health Network
Broadcast live from the CHICA-Canada conference.
Sponsored by GOJO www.gojo.com

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You! Challenges in Reprocessing in Community Settings
31 May 2010
Gail Meara, Alberta Health Services
Broadcast live from the CHICA-Canada conference.
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Impact of Hand Hygiene Improvement on Healthcare-Associated Infection
6 May 2010
Dr. L Grayson, World Health Organization
A presentation of the World Health Organization

Improving Hand Hygiene Worldwide
5 May 2010
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals, WHO Patient Safety
A presentation of the World Health Organization

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands Global Annual Initiative, The Story So Far
3 May 2010
Claire Kilpatrick and Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization
A presentation of the World Health Organization

Simple Precautions - A Plea for Simplicity
29 April 2010
Dr. Jim Hutchinson, Memorial University of St. John's

Influenza in Hospitals - Who Gets What From Whom?
22 April 2010
Dr. Allison McGeer, University of Toronto
Teleclass sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

Behind Barriers: Patients' Perceptions of Source Isolation for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
21 April 2010
Ruth Barrat, Christchurch, New Zealand

Voices of the IPS, 2010
20 April 2010
IPS Board & Guests
Presented by the Infection Prevention Society, www.ips.uk.net

HPV Infection and Newer Vaccines: An Update
15 April 2010
Prof. S. Tsiodras, University of Athens Medical School, Greece

Proven Strategies to Control Influenza Virus Transmission, With Special Focus on H1N1
13 April 2010
Dr. W.H. Seto, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
A presentation of the World Health Organization

Improving Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings Around the World - A Global Challenge With a Global Solution
13 April 2010
Dr. Cyrus Engineer, World Health Organization, John's Hopkins University

Infections in the Elderly
25 March 2010
Christine Nutty, Infection Advice, Inc.

Voices of CHICA 2010, Part 1
23 March 2010
CHICA Board & Guests
Presented by the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada www.chica.org

Epidemiology and Prevention of Bloodstream Infection
16 March 2010
Dr. Walter Zingg, University of Geneva Hospitals
A presentation of the World Health Organization

Preventing Healthcare-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylocossus aureus Infections
11 March 2010
Dr. William Jarvis, Jason and Jarvis Associates
Teleclass sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

How to Become Certified Without Becoming Certifiable - Preparing for the CIC Exam
10 March 2010
Susan Cooper, South Eastern Ontario Infection Control Network

An Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control for the Novice
4 March 2010
Gail Bennett, ICP Associates, Inc

Stopping URIs and Flu in the Family: The "STUFFY: Trial
18 February 2010
Dr. Eaine Larson, Columbia University

Pandemic Influenza H1N1 - The Southern Hemisphere Experience
17 February 2010
Prof. Lance Jennings, University of Otago, New Zealand
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

The Modern Approach to Infection Control
16 February 2010
Prof. Didier Pittet, University of Geneva Hospitals, WHO Patient Safety
A presentation of the World Health Organization

International Trends in Sharps Injury Prevention
11 February 2010
Dr. Terry Grimmond, Grimmond and Associates, New Zeland

Post Discharge Surgical Site Surveillance Made Easy
9 February 2010
Prof. Judith Tanner, De Montfort University, UK

Improved Oral Hygiene in Intubated Patients to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
28 January 2010
Dr. Charles John Palenik, Indiana University School of Dentistry

The Role of Environmental Surfaces in Healthcare Infections
21 January 2010
Dr. Philip C. Carling, Boston University School of Medicine
Sponsored by Ecolab (www.ecolab.com)

The Global Burden of Health Care-Associated Infections
19 January 2010
Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Patient Safety
A presentation of the World Health Organization

Environmental Cleaning Audits: Do They Help Reduce the Spread of C.difficile and AROs in Healthcare Facilities?
10 December 2009
Dr. Michelle Alfa, Diagnostic Services of Manitob
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Infection Control Response to Hurricane Ike
3 December 2009
Pam Falk, University of Texas Medical Branch

Viruses and Hand Hygiene
19 November 2009
Prof. Syed A. Sattar, Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology, University of Ottawa
Teleclass sponsored by GOJO Industries (www.gojo.com)

C. difficile-Associated Diseases: A Financial Burden Analysis
12 November 2009
Prof. Ralf-Peter Vonberg, University of Hanover Medical School

Infection Control in Developing Countries
22 October 2009
Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, World Health Organization

The Economics of Healthcare-Associated Infections: How to Review the Literature
15 October 2009
Dr. Doug Scott, Centers for Disease Control
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Infection Prevention & Control in Ontario: 5 Years After SARS
8 October 2009
Dr. Dick Zoutman, Queen's University

The Changing Face of MRSA: Evolving Epidemiology
1 October 2009
Dr. Andrew Simor, MD, FRCPC, FACP, University of Toronto

Voices of CHICA 2009 Edition 2
29 September 2009
CHICA-Canada Board and Guests

Using Performance Improvement to Improve Patient Outcomes
24 September 2009
Denise Murphy, Main Line Health System

Hot Off the Press - A Review of the Evidence
23 September 2009
Dr. William Jarvis, Jason and Jarvis Associates
Broadcast live from the annual conference of the Infection Prevention Society (www.ips.uk.net)

Moving on From Audit - Quality Improvement Tools for Infection Prevention
23 September 2009
Dr. Neil Wigglesworth
Broadcast live from the annual conference of the Infection Prevention Society (www.ips.uk.net)

Pursuing Excellence During a Global Pandemic
22 September 2009
Prof. Robert Pratt, Thames Valley University
Broadcast live from the annual conference of the Infection Prevention Society (www.ips.uk.net)

Fifty Years of Antibiotic Resistance
21 September 2009
Prof. Gary French, Kings College
Broadcast live from the annual conference of the Infection Prevention Society (www.ips.uk.net)

Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
10 September 2009
Dr. Monica Mehta, Long Island University

Approaches to eLearning for Infection Control
20 August 2009
Dr. John Ferguson, Hunter New England Health, Australia
Broadcast live from the NDICN conference in Nelson, New Zealand

Preventing HAI: Risks, Healthcare Systems, and Behaviour
20 August 2009
Dr. John Ferguson, Hunter New England Health, Australia
Broadcast live from the NDICN conference in Nelson, New Zealand

Infection Prevention and Control Teams - Ensuring Fitness for Purpose
18 August 2009
Martin Kiernan, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust

Safe Childbirth: What Can Infection Prevention Contribute?
13 August 2009
Patricia Lynch, IFIC Safe Childbirth Interest Group

How Professional Associations Can Best Contribute to Infection Prevention Globally
6 August 2009
Dr. Cathryn Murphy, Bond University, Australia

ProMED and the Use of Informal Information Sources for Emerging Disease Surveillance
16 July 2009
Dr. Larry Madoff, ProMED Editor, Director, Division of Epidemiology and Immunization, Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health

Tea Tree Oil and Staphylococcal Sepsis
24 June 2009
Prof. Thomas V. Riley, University of Western Australia

Pregnant Healthcare Workers and Infection Risk
18 June 2009
Dr. Sotirios Tsiodras, University of Athens Medical School, Greece

Portal of Entry, The Missing Link?
4 June 2009
Jim Gauthier, Providence Continuing Care

Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Past, Present & Future Strategies
28 May 2009
Loretta Litz Fauerbach, Shands at the University of Florida

Cervical Cancer, HPV and the Vaccine
19 May 2009
Dr. Tito Lopes, RCHT, Cornwall, UK

Ethical Decision Making in Pandemic Planning
12 May 2009
Rick Singleton, Memorial University
Broadcast live from the annual conference of the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association (CHICA-Canada www.chica.org). Sponsored by GOJO Industries. (www.gojo.com)

Finding the Gaps: Healthcare-Associated Infection Surveillance in British Columbia
30 April 2009
Bruce Gamage, Provincial Infection Control Network, BC

Clostridium difficile 027, A Southern Hemisphere Perspective
29 April 2009
Dr. David Hammer, Medlab South, New Zealand

The Economics of Healthcare-Asociated Infections: How to Review the Literature
23 April 2009
Doug Scott, CDC
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Voices of the Infection Prevention Society
21 April 2009
IPS Board Members & Guests
Provided by the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) www.ips.uk.net

Strategies for Improving Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces in Healthcare Facilities
2 April 2009
Dr. John Boyce, Yale University
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Basics of Controlling Device-Related Infections
26 March 2009
Loretta Litz Fauerbach, Shands at the University of Florida

Steam Sterilization: A Carefully Monitored Process
19 March 2009
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, CDC

Principles of Disinfection, Antisepsis, and Chemical Sterilization
5 March 2009
Jason Tetro, University of Ottawa

Fundamentals of Healthcare Associated Infection Definitions
1 March 2009
Robert Garcia, Infection Control Professional

Friday the 13th - An Outbreak of Invasive Group A Streptococcus
24 February 2009
Julianne Toop, Princess Margaret Hospital, New Zealand

Save Lives: Clean Your Hands Global Initiative
19 February 2009
Prof. Didier Pittet and Dr. Cyrus Engineer, World Health Organisation
Sponsored by Deb Danada (www.debcanada.com)

Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridium difficile, MRSA: The Foodborne Link
12 February 2009
Dr. Keith Warriner, University of Guelph

There's More to Hemodialysis Than Water - What Every Infection Control Professional Needs to Know
5 February 2009
Sylvia Garcia-Houchins, University of Chicago Hospitals

Infection-Free Behavior: Finding a New Paradigm
29 January 2009
Dr. Christine Gebbie, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing

Clostridium difficile - Prevention is Better than Cure
14 January 2009
Dr. Mark Wilcox, University of Leeds
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

Hand Hygiene, A Work in Progress - What's Next
8 January 2009
Dr. Hugo Sax, University of Geneva
Sponsored by GOJO (www.gojo.com)

The Who, When and Why of Isolation Precautions for AROs
18 December 2008
Dr. Michelle Alfa, Diagnostic Services of Manitoba

MRSA in Healthcare Facilities: The Growing Burden
11 December 2008
Susan S. Huang, University of California

Air & Water Sanitation for Infection Control & Prevention
20 November 2008
Andrew J. Streifel, University of Minnesota

Pandemic Preparedness Planning Portal Project (P5): The Results of an Assessment of the Pandemic Preparedness in Ontario Hospitals
12 November 2008
Dr. Dick Zoutman, Queen's University

How the State of Maryland Increased ICP Presence in Long Term Care Facilities
30 October 2008
Dr. Brenda J. Roup, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Maintenance for Infection Prevention
23 October 2008
Andrew J. Streifel, University of Minnesota

Biofilms, when the bugs get clingy
22 October 2008
Dr. David Hammer, Christchurch, NZ

Certification in Infection Control - Don't Make It Harder Than It Has To Be
16 October 2008
Sylvia Garcia-Houchins, University of Chicago Medical Center

Elimination of Health Care-Associated Infections: Is it Possible & Can We Afford Not to Try?
9 October 2008
Russell N. Olmsted

People and Animals - A Public Health Perspective
2 October 2008
Dr. Paul Sockett, Public Health Agency of Canada

Nosocomial Transmission of Scabies
25 September 2008
Dr. Helena C. Maltezou, MD, PhD, Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Greece

Healthcare-Associated Infection Surveillance in Long Term Care
11 September 2008
Mary Andrus, BA, RN, CIC

We Get the Infection Control We Deserve
4 September 2008
Gary Phillips

Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases (ESBL) and Infection Control
14 August 2008
Prof. David Paterson, University of Queensland, Australia
Sponsored by Intronics www.intronics.co.uk Broadcast live from the New Zealand National Division of Infection Control Nurses annual conference www.infectioncontrol.co.nz.

Disinfection & Sterilization: Current Issues and New Technologies
7 August 2008
Dr. Bill Rutala, University of North Carolina

Progress Report from the British Chief Nursing Officer
22 July 2008
Dame Christine Beasley

Community-Associated MRSA - What's UP and What's Next
17 July 2008
Dr. Rachel Gorwitz, CDC

The CIC Examination Process - Computer-Based Testing
26 June 2008
Sheila MacDonald, Margaret Gallagher, Sharon Krystofiak, Certification Board of Infection Control

Prevention of Peripheral Intravascular Device-Related Infections
25 June 2008
Dr. Stephen McBride, Auckland, New Zealand

Environmental Sampling in Healthcare Settings - Introduction to Basic Principles
19 June 2008
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, CDC

Bedpan Decontamination - Manual vs. Mechanical
22 May 2008
Gertie G.M. van Knippenberg-Gordebeke, Infection Prevention Consultant, The Netherlands
Sponsored by ArjoHuntleigh (www.arjo.com)

Preventing Adverse Outcomes in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
15 May 2008
Dr. Matthew J. Arduino, Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Selecting Microbicidal Chemicals for Infection Control: Buyer Beware!
8 May 2008
Prof. Syed A. Sattar, Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology, University of Ottawa

Infection Control in Personal Service Settings
1 May 2008
Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC Centre for Disease Control
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc (www.virox.com)

VRE Outbreaks & What I Learned in Kingergarten
24 April 2008
Dr. Dick Zoutman, Queen's University

Decontamination in the Western Cape in an Era of TB
22 April 2008
Prof. Shaheen Mehtar, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

Study Strategies for the CIC Exam
17 April 2008
Marie Kassai and Sharon Krystofiak

Antibiotic Resistance - Can We Hold Back the Tide?
16 April 2008
Dr. Mark Thomas, Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand

Disease Problems in the Global Food Supply
10 April 2008
Dr. Corrie Brown, University of Georgia

The Human and Environmental Toxicity of Microbicidal Chemicals: Are Safer Alternatives Available?
3 April 2008
Dr. Susan Springthorpe, University of Ottawa

Basics of Outbreak Management
20 March 2008
Dr. William Jarvis, Jarvis and Jarvis Associates

Basic Principles of Cleaning, Sterilization and Disinfection
13 March 2008
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, Centres for Disease Control

Voices of CHICA 2008, Part 1
11 March 2008
CHICA Board and Guests

Basic Microbiology
6 March 2008
Jim Gauthier, Providence Continuing Care, Canada

Voices of the Infection Prevention Society
4 March 2008
Judy Potter, Tracey Cooper and Martin Kiernan

Understanding the Practice Analysis and CIC Exam Content Outline
21 February 2008
Margaret Gallagher, Kathy Roye-Horn, Sharon Krystofiak, Certification Board in Infection Control

Climate Change and Human Health
20 February 2008
Prof. Peter curson, University of Sydney & Macquarie University

Clostridium difficile in Long Term Care
14 February 2008
Dr. Andrew Simor, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto

Lessons from the Maidstone C.diff Outbreak
5 February 2008
Christine Perry, NHS Southwest

Patient Empowerment & Measurement Program for Hand Hygiene
31 January 2008
Dr. Maryanne McGuckin, McGuckin Methods International

The Global Problem of Antimicrobial Resistance: What Can the Public, Hospitals, and Government Do?
8 January 2008
Dr. Elaine Larson, Columbia University School of Nursing

Out of Africa: Infection Control in the LIving and the Dead. Marburg Fever Outbreak, Angola, 2005
20 December 2007
Prof. Adriano Duse

Water Quality Issues Pertaining to Medical Device Reprocessing
13 December 2007
Dr. Michelle Alfa

Effective Infection Control Promotion in 3-5 Steps
29 November 2007
Allen Soden

Hazard Vulnerability Analysis for Infection Control
8 November 2007
Andrew Streifel, University of Minnesota

Hot Issues in Hand Hygiene Improvement
18 October 2007
Julie Storr, World Health Organisation

Refugee Health
15 October 2007
Dr. Mark Birch, Newcastle, Australia

Green Cleaning in Health Care Facilities
4 October 2007
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, CDC
Sponsored by JohnsonDiversey www.johnsondiversey.com

Ethical Principals and Reasoning for Infection Control
27 September 2007
Dr. Loreen A. Herwaldt

Challenging Behaviour, Changing the Culture
24 September 2007
Dr. Elaine Larson
Sponsored by Deb Ltd. www.deb.co.uk

Extreme Makeover - Infection Prevention and Control Edition
20 September 2007
Gwyneth Meyers

ESBLs - Where Are We Now?
22 August 2007
Dr. Yoke-Fong Chiew, New Zealand

Epidemics & Pandemics in Australia - Signposts, Lessons and Challenges
16 August 2007
Prof. Peter Curson, University of Sydney

Outcome Surveillance and Process Surveillance
9 August 2007
Dr. Victor Rosenthal

Disinfection and Sterilization Guidelines - What You Need To Know
26 July 2007
Dr. William Rutala
Teleclass sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc. (www.virox.com)

Innovation in the National Health Service
3 July 2007

Ethics of Care During a Pandemic Crisis
17 May 2007
Dr. Eric Wasylenko

Panton-valentine leucocidin producing Staphylococcus aureus
8 May 2007
Adam Brown and Brenda Dale

Monitoring for Environmental Management
26 April 2007
Andrew Streifel

Making Infection Control Really Work ? Managing the Human Factor
25 April 2007
Prof. W.H. Seto

Bacterial Resistance to Microbicides in the Healthcare Environment
19 April 2007
Dr Jean-Yves Maillard
Sponsored by Virox Technologies Inc. (www.virox.com)

Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) for the Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
16 April 2007
Dr. Michael Gardam

Who's Afraid of the CIC Exam
12 April 2007
Sheila MacDonald and Sharon Krystofiak

Environmental Management of Clostridium difficile
29 March 2007
Dr. Lynne Sehulster, CDC
Sponsored by Virox Technologies www.virox.com

1st Global Patient Safety Challenge - A Year of Cleaner and Safer Care
22 March 2007
Prof. Didier Pittet

Voices of CHICA, March 2007
8 March 2007
CHICA Canada Board and Guests
Sponsored by ARJO Canada, Deb Canada, Ecolab, Epiquest, Lifetronics, Marletek, Maxill, Pharmax, Virox Technologies

Talking TB
6 March 2007
Evonne Curran

Best Practice for New Construction & Renovation
22 February 2007
Andrew Streifel

Infection Control in the Endoscopy Clinic
21 February 2007
Dr. Richard Everts

Fresh Produce and Human Pathogenicity
15 February 2007
Prof. Keith Warriner

Influenza ? Of Poultry, Pets and People
8 February 2007
Dr. Corrie Brown

Confronting 21st Century Plagues
25 January 2007
Prof. Robert Pratt

Personal Hygiene Measures to Prevent Influenza Transmission
18 January 2007
Dr. Elaine Larson

Third National Infection Prevalence Survey of UK and Ireland Hospitals ? Process and Initial Results
9 January 2007
Christine Perry

Clostridium diffcile - Where are We Now
14 December 2006
Dr. Michelle Alfa

Preventing Central Line Associated Infections
7 December 2006
Robert Garcia

Preventing Surgical Site Infections
30 November 2006
Loretta Litz Fauerbach
Sponsored by 3M Canada (www.3m.ca)

Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
21 November 2006
Lauren Tew

Tuberculosis in Children and Adolescents - Problems in Diagnosis and Infection Control Issues
16 November 2006
Dr. Ian Kitai

The Physics of flying Feces
9 November 2006
Jim Gauthier
Sponsored by ARJO Canada www.arjo.com

Hand Hygiene in Healthcare - Improving Compliance
19 October 2006
Dr. John Boyce
Sponsored by Deb Canada www.debcanada.com

The Changing Role of Infection Prevention and Control as Documented by the CBIC Practice Analysis
12 October 2006
Linda Laxton & Ruth Curchoe, CBIC

Neonatal Sepsis: A 2006 Update
5 October 2006
Dr. Anne Matlow

SARS in Singapore ? What Can We Learn From this Experience?
20 September 2006
Dr. Chris Wynne
Sponsored by Deb Australia www.deb.co.au

Implementing the National Decontamination Programme in the UK
19 September 2006
Peter Hooper
Sponsored by Deb Ltd. www.deb.co.uk

Disinfecting Soft Goods
14 September 2006
Dr. W.C. White

How to Assess Risk of Disease Transmission When There is a Failure to Follow Recommended Disinfection and Sterilization Principles
24 August 2006
Dr. Bill Rutala
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Spectre of an Influenza Pandemic - Is it Inevitable?
17 August 2006
Dr. Lance Jennings
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Dermal Absorption of Alcohol Hand Disinfectants
27 July 2006
Prof. Axel Kramer
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Surveillance of Antibiotic Resistance
18 July 2006
Dr. Alan Johnson
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Bloodborne Pathogens Across the Continuum of Care
29 June 2006
Sue Sebazco

Controlling Pediatric Respiratory Infections
22 June 2006
Laurie Streitenberger, Marion Yetman & Anne Augustin

Zoonotic Infections from Pets
8 June 2006
Dr. Corrie Brown

Infection Control in Construction
1 June 2006
Andrew Streifel

Infection Control Aboard Cruise Ships
25 May 2006
Dr. Robert Wheeler

Antibiotic Stewardship - All Good Things in Moderation
18 May 2006
Dr. Dick Zoutman,

Product Evaluation in Infection Control
16 May 2006
Robert Garcia, Brookdale University Medical Center

Evaluation and Comparison of Quality Management Systems
27 April 2006
Dr. Tammy Lundstrom

Secrets of the CBIC Test Committee
20 April 2006
CBIC Board Members

Critical Care Design in the Future: The Good the Bad and the Ugly
30 March 2006
Karen Iverson

Leadership in Healthcare and Infection Control
21 March 2006
Barry Dore

Pandemic Influenza, Outlook and Planning
9 March 2006
Dr. Stephano Lazzari

Voices of CHICA 2006, Edition 1
2 March 2006
CHICA Board and Guests
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The Building: A Source and Vector of Problematic Microorganisms
23 February 2006
Dr. Curtis White

Sanitation & Hygiene in Food Processing
14 February 2006
Dr. Keith Warriner
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Respiratory Viruses: Roles of Surfaces, Fomites, and Hands
9 February 2006
Dr. Lynne Sehulster

Minimizing the Impact of Water-Borne Bacteria on Hemodialysis Patients
2 February 2006
Dr. Richard Ward

Infection Control, Everybody's Business
17 January 2006
Chris Beasley

Healthcare Acquired Infections as an Indicator of Patient Safety
12 January 2006
Dr. Elaine Larson

C.difficile - Environmental Survival and Management
15 December 2005
Dr. Michelle Alfa
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Preventing Ventilator-Asociated Pneumonia
1 December 2005
Robert Garcia
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Using PowerPoint in Infection Control
21 November 2005
Gayle Gilmore
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Infection Control in Doctors Offices
10 November 2005
Jim Gauthier

Emerging Threats to Public Health - Miracles, Myths and Mistakes
27 October 2005
Dr. Paul Sockett

New WHO Hand Hygiene Guidelines
19 October 2005
Prof. Didier Pittet
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Glutaraldehyde Toxicology and Management of Risk
17 October 2005
Dr. Christie Forrester
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Controlling Device-Related Infections
20 September 2005
Dr. Robert Pratt

Vaccines - Adding to the Arsenal for Disease Prevention
15 September 2005
Dr. Raymond Strikas

Community-Associated MRSA
25 August 2005
Dr. Rachel Gorwitz
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Effective Presentation of Infection Control Data
11 August 2005
Bonnie Barnard

Communicable Disease Control After Natural Disasters
19 July 2005
Dr. Michelle Gayer

Infection Control for Emergency First Responders
30 June 2005
Margaret McKenzie

Antiseptic Practice and Procedure
16 June 2005
Sue Crow
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Controlling Mumps in the Community
14 June 2005
Laura Lane

Measuring the Cost of Hospital Infection
9 June 2005
Prof. Barry Cookson

Infectious Rashes and Infection Control
2 June 2005
Dr. Justin Graham

Canadian Response to West Nile Virus
26 May 2005
Dr. Paul Sockett

CJD - Recommendations for Disinfection and Sterilization
21 April 2005
Dr. Bill Rutala

Methods for Testing Hand Disinfectants
19 April 2005
Prof. Manfred Rotter

Disinfectants and Environmental Impact
14 April 2005
Prof. Franz Daschner

Root Cause Analysis for the Infection Control Professional
7 April 2005
Dr. Denise Murphy

WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge
17 March 2005
Prof. Didier Pittet
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Biocide Use in Healthcare Facilities
10 March 2005
Dr. Jean-Yves Maillard

Respiratory and GI Outbreaks in LTCF: Investigation and Control
24 February 2005
Dr. Chesley Richards

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
17 February 2005
Dr. Corrie Brown

Endemic Influenza, Pandemic Influenza, and Avian Flu
15 February 2005
Dr. Stephano Lazzari

Preventing Surgical Wound Infections
10 February 2005
Dr. Dick Zoutman

Community Issues Concerning Antibiotic Practices
27 January 2005
Dr. Elaine Larson

Managing Urinary Infection in Long Term Care
20 January 2005
Dr.Lindsay Nicolle

Lean Six Sigma Slides
1 January 2005

Food Hygiene, Still a Relevant Nosocomial Issue
16 December 2004
Dr. Michael Borg

Bugs, Blood and Barrier Breaches: Lessons Learned From the Challenges of Bloodborne
2 December 2004
Dr. Adriano Duse

Complacency About Diseases, Anxiety About Vaccines
18 November 2004
Linda Glennie

ESBL Management
15 November 2004
Dr. Graham Harvey

Endoscope Decontamination
21 October 2004
Christine Bradley

Infection Control in Day Care
29 September 2004
Jim Gauthier

Influenza -- A Pre-Season Update
21 September 2004
Dr.Teresa Tam

Information Technology in Infection Control
14 September 2004
Dr. Karen Lee

Emerging Zoonosis
9 September 2004
Dr. Corrie Brown

Inside IFIC - Global Infection Control
26 August 2004
Patricia Lynch

Infectious Disease in Space
19 August 2004
Dr. Nicole Buckley

Out of Africa - Infectious Disease on the Dark Continent
29 July 2004
Dr. Adriano Duse

Bedside Hand Hygiene Project
6 July 2004
Julie Storr

Managing Respiratory Infections in Long Term Care
15 June 2004
Dr. Lindsay Nicolle

Clostridium difficile and Environmental Cleaning
10 June 2004
Dr. Mark Wilcox

Safe Needle Devices
4 June 2004
Ed Krisiunas

Travel Related Infectious Disease
3 June 2004
Dr. Robert Wheeler

Biofilm in Human Disease
13 May 2004
Dr. Ryan Jordan

Hand Hygiene - Different Approaches
6 May 2004
Dr. Manfred Rotter

Voices of CHICA, Spring 2004
24 April 2004
CHICA Board and Guests

CDC Guidelines on Environmental Infection Control
20 April 2004
Dr.Lynne Sehulster

Preparing for Biological Emergencies
15 April 2004
Dr. Elizabeth Bryce

Bacterial Typing Methods and Their Value in Infection Control
8 April 2004
Dr. Giles Edwards

Infection Control and the Bioterror Threat
1 April 2004
Dr. Stephen Morse

Low Endemnicy MRSA - The Holland Experience
25 March 2004
Gertie van Knippenberg

Controlling MRSA & VRE - A United States Approach
18 March 2004
Dr. Barry Farr
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Hot Tubs & Hydrotherapy - Infection Soup
16 March 2004
Jim Gauthier

Dialysis Fluid Quality: An Important Part of the Dialysis Prescription
11 March 2004
Dr. Dick Ward

Interventions to Control MRSA
4 March 2004
Dr. Stephanie Dancer

Strategies for Norovirus Infection Control
17 February 2004
Dr. Robert Wheeler

Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
12 February 2004
Dr. Michelle Alfa

Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infection, The National Approach
10 February 2004
Jennie Wilson

Relative Impact of Hand Hygiene on Healthcare-Associated Infections
29 January 2004
Dr. Elaine Larson

Personal Services and Public Health Issues
18 November 2003
Christian Lapensee

Disinfectants and Antibiotic Resistance
28 October 2003
Dr. Peter Gilbert

Exploring Hand Hygiene Guidelines
22 October 2003
Dr. John Boyce

Difficult to Clean Medical Devices
9 October 2003
Dr. Michelle Alfa

Influenza Pandemic Planning
25 September 2003
Dr. Theresa Tam

Influenza - Staff Immunization
11 September 2003
Dr. Jill Jacobson

VRSA - A New and Unwelcome Arrival
7 August 2003
Dr. Tammy Sue Lundstrom

Alcohol Hand Sanitizers and Their Effect on Viruses
24 June 2003
Dr. Didier Pittet

Evidence Based Infection Control
17 June 2003
Dr. Mark Loeb

Bloodborne Virus Transmission From Healthcare Worker to Patient
13 June 2003
Dr. Lynne Johnston

Innovations in Hand Hygiene
30 May 2003
Dr. Elaine Larson

Disinfecting Patient Care Equipment
3 May 2003
Dr. William Rutala

Quality Assurance in Reprocessing
3 April 2003
Susan Hadfield

Disease Transmission & Control in Domestic Setting
20 March 2003
Dr. Chuck Gerba

Controlling MRSA & VRE - Is it Important to Identify the Reservoir?
12 March 2003
Dr. Barry Farr

Dialysis Water - The Essential Basics
27 February 2003
Dr. Dick Ward