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Grey Bruce IPAC Hub

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Grey Bruce IPAC Hub

 

About Us

The Grey Bruce IPAC Hub team consists of two infection control professionals:

Adel Coulter: Adel Coulter, RPN, CIC, has 15 years experience as a Registered Practical Nurse and has spent the past 7 years working in infection prevention and control. Adel holds her certification in infection prevention and control (CIC). Her work has focused on reportable infectious diseases, outbreak management, IPAC activities, assessment, investigation, and consultation in a variety of healthcare and non-healthcare settings.

Paige Tocher: Paige is an Infection Control Professional at the Grey Bruce Health Unit. She has her certification in public health inspection (CPHI(C)) and an MPH in Epidemiology. She has completed an IPAC Canada endorsed infection control course and is currently working towards her certification in infection control.

 

PHO reference pages:

  1. Best Practices for Infection Prevention and Control Programs in Ontario In All Health Care Settings, 3rd edition: bp-ipac-hc-settings.pdf (publichealthontario.ca)
  2. Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment/Devices In All Health Care Settings, 3rd edition: bp-cleaning-disinfection-sterilization-hcs.pdf (publichealthontario.ca)
  3. Hand Hygiene: Hand Hygiene | Public Health Ontario
  4. Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections in All Health Care Settings, 3rd Edition: PIDAC: Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections | January 2018 (publichealthontario.ca)
  5. Construction, Renovation, Maintenance and Design (CRMD): Construction, Renovation, Maintenance and Design (CRMD) | Public Health Ontario
  6. Routine Practices and Additional Precautions: Routine Practices and Additional Precautions | Public Health Ontario

  1. PHO Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) – Online Training: Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) – Online Learning | Public Health Ontario
    1. This course is designed to enhance IPAC knowledge for all health-care workers. It consists of 10 modules, each taking approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
  2. PHO COVID-19 IPAC Fundamentals Training: COVID-19 IPAC Fundamentals Training | Public Health Ontario
    1. This course is designed to enhance IPAC knowledge in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Communities of Practice

  • IPAC West LTC and RH COP – October 6, 11am-12pm
  • IPAC Hub Congregate Living Organizations Community of Practice – October 14, 1-2pm

PHO IPAC Webinars

Hub Webinars

 

Why were the IPAC Hubs established?

  • IPAC Hubs were established in response to the Keeping Ontarians Safe: Preparing for Future Waves of COVID-19 initiative.

What is the role of the IPAC Hub?

  • The role of the IPAC Hub is to provide ongoing support, guidance and IPAC expertise to congregate living settings.

What services does the IPAC Hub provide?

  • The IPAC Hub provides the following services:
    • Provide education and training
    • Support or develop community/ies of practice to support information sharing, learning and networking among IPAC leaders within congregate living settings
    • Support the development of IPAC programs, policy and procedures
    • Support assessments and audits of IPAC programs and practice
    • Provide recommendations to strengthen IPAC programs and practices
    • Provide mentoring of IPAC service delivery within homes
    • Development of outbreak management plans
    • Support implementation of IPAC recommendations

Who can access these services?

  • Any congregate living setting located within Grey Bruce can access services from the Grey Bruce IPAC Hub. Congregate living settings include:
    • Long-term care homes
    • Retirement homes
    • Housing systems funded by the Ministry of Health
    • Residential settings for adults and children funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

How can I contact the Grey Bruce IPAC Hub to request assistance?

  • Our contact information section below summarizes the various ways to get in touch with the GBHU IPAC Hub team members.

Request for Service

  • Coming soon! Please continue to email us for service requests at this time.
  • Please complete and submit this form to request an IPAC service from the Grey Bruce IPAC Hub. All submissions are received by IPAC Hub members, who will be in touch shortly.

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