Infection Shield Audit

Knowing how to audit IPAC staff competency in a medical clinic is different from simply confirming that training happened. A staff member can sit through a course and still perform hand hygiene incorrectly at the sink the next morning. Competency audits close that gap by directly observing what staff actually do, not just what they […]

Every healthcare facility in Ontario, from a single-physician clinic to a full long-term care home, needs a clear answer to one question: how often should a healthcare facility review its IPAC program? The short answer is at least once a year, but that number only tells part of the story.  Outbreaks, new equipment, staff turnover,

Healthcare administrators often use “IPAC program review” and “IPAC audit” as if they mean the same thing. They do not, and mixing them up can leave real compliance gaps unaddressed. An IPAC program review looks at whether your infection prevention and control framework is complete and current. An IPAC audit tests whether staff are actually

A Public Health Ontario audit or public health inspection is one of the most significant regulatory events a healthcare facility or community practice can face. The combination of advance uncertainty, documentation scrutiny, and potential for enforceable findings makes many IPAC leads and facility managers anxious about the process, even when their programs are strong. The

Every healthcare facility operating in Ontario will, at some point, face external scrutiny of its infection prevention and control practices. A PIDAC audit, conducted in alignment with standards established by the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee, is one of the most thorough evaluations a facility can undergo. It is not designed to catch you off

CoV-19, a coronavirus disease caused in 2019, is called COVID 19, which stands for “coronavirus disease 2019.” The disease is caused by infection with SARS – CoV 2 and can lead to death in up to 20 percent of the world’s population. Sources: 0, 2 The virus causing COVID-19 is thought to be transmitted through droplets

Infection prevention is the practice of preventing disease causing microorganisms from entering facilities by implementing preventive measures commonly known as standard precautions. Prevention looks at everyday practices and interventions, ensuring that infections have little or no chance of spreading, eliminating the need to control their spread. Infection Control and Prevention is a term used to