Infection Control & Prevention

The question for Canadian healthcare facilities in 2026 is no longer whether another significant pathogen will emerge. It is whether your facility’s infection prevention systems will hold when it does. Avian influenza A(H5N1) has been spreading among animal populations across North America and has produced a growing number of human cases globally, raising the level […]

Foot care clinics operate in a space where infection risk is constant but often underestimated. Every procedure that breaks skin, contacts mucous membrane, or involves wound care carries a transmission risk that must be managed with the same rigour applied in any clinical healthcare setting. Podiatrists and foot care nurses working in Ontario are subject

When a pathogen spreads through the air, the difference between a surgical mask and a properly fitted respirator is not a matter of preference. It is a matter of measurable protection for the healthcare worker wearing it, and by extension, for every patient, resident, or client they interact with during a shift. Ontario’s occupational health

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) cost lives, extend hospital stays, and place enormous strain on healthcare systems. As facilities search for more powerful tools to complement traditional cleaning and disinfection practices, one technology has emerged as a significant area of both investment and debate: UV-C disinfection. Used in operating rooms, patient wards, ICUs, and even mobile robotics

Children are naturally curious, physically affectionate, and developmentally incapable of consistently practising the hygiene behaviours that slow infection transmission. This makes child care centres among the highest-risk environments for the rapid spread of communicable diseases. For daycare operators, educators, and parents, this is not a reason for alarm. It is a reason for a well-designed,

Every surgical instrument, endoscope, and dental handpiece that re-enters patient care carries a responsibility: it must be as safe as if it were brand new. Medical Device Reprocessing Departments (MDRDs) are the backbone of that safety guarantee and when they fail, patients pay the price. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) linked to inadequately reprocessed devices are not

Norovirus does not announce itself gently. In a long-term care (LTC) facility, a single symptomatic resident can trigger a facility-wide outbreak within 48 hours if the right response is not activated immediately. For staff, families, and administrators, the stakes are especially high. Elderly residents with underlying health conditions face a significantly greater risk of dehydration,

Small businesses across Canada face a real and growing responsibility when it comes to infection prevention. Whether you run a salon, gym, café, retail shop, or community service, the rules set by public health authorities directly affect how you operate — and failing to meet them can put staff, clients, and your business at risk.

Getting certified is a major milestone for any Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) professional. It is the “gold standard” that proves you have the expertise to keep patients and staff safe. But let’s be honest: looking at the massive APIC Text and the 2026 blueprint can feel like staring at a mountain you aren’t quite

Let’s be honest: The phrase “IPAC Manual” probably conjures images of a dusty binder tucked away on a forgotten shelf. Most clinics think they’re compliant. They’ve got protocols, sure. But then a Public Health inspector walks in, and suddenly, those assumed protocols crumble under scrutiny. We’ve seen it time and again. Your IPAC (Infection Prevention