Recent C. difficile Outbreak
calendar icon July 18th, 2011
Recent C. difficile Outbreak

With the multiple recent outbreaks of C. difficile in Ontario hospitals, PSHSA is offering a number of opportunities for healthcare employees to learn more about this bacteria, and best practices to enhance current infection prevention and control and occupational health and safety programs. Look for the following opportunities in the upcoming months:

 

  • August 4th – a webinar on C. difficile and Infection Prevention and Control, presented by speakers from PSHSA, the Ministry of Labour, and Public Health Ontario
  • Fast Facts on C. difficile and Hand Hygiene
  • Fall training in Infection Prevention and Control and Respiratory Train the Fit Tester

 

Download our infection prevention poster here.

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