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May 2018
Volume 23 ∙ Number 5
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For Your Information
News for Health Care Providers
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REPORT THESE DISEASES IMMEDIATELY TO PUBLIC HEALTH
Please
click here to the see the current list of diseases that health care providers are expected to report immediately to Peterborough Public Health at 705-743-1000, ext. 131. The remainder of the diseases of public health significance can be reported within one business day. The final list of Diseases of Public Health Significance will be updated soon as there may be some refinements made to the time recommendations around reporting.
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CPE IS NOW A DISEASE OF PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE
Effective May 1, 2018, carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) infection or colonization is included in the
Health Protection and Promotion Act regulations
for reporting diseases of public health significance, formally known as reportable diseases. It is important to screen patients who are at high-risk for acquiring CPE so appropriate infection prevention and control (IPAC) measures can be implemented promptly for those who test positive for CPE.
For more information about CPE visit
PHO's website
. For guidance on reporting CPE, please contact a Public Health Nurse at 705-743-1000, ext. 131.
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BEST PRACTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING
It's here! PIDAC's Environmental Cleaning for Infection Prevention and Control: 3rd Edition!
The Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee on Infection Prevention and Control's (PIDAC-IPC)
Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections; 3rd Edition
is now available online. Updated content in the 2018 edition includes current evidence in environmental cleaning, audit methodologies, and new disinfection strategies such as the use of no-touch disinfection methods and the use of antimicrobial surfaces. There are a number of new and revised recommendations in the 2018 edition. Of note is the revised ranking system for recommendations to take into account not only the assessment of the quality of evidence, but the potential risk associated with an intervention. Frequently used tools from the document will be released as stand-alone resources in the Summer, 2018. If you have any questions about the application of the document or any of its resources, please contact the
IPAC Regional Office
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Syndromic Surveillance
This report details trends in emergency department visits for respiratory, fever, and gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as local institutional outbreaks and school absenteeism. Find the
most recent
report
here
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RESOURCES for Health Care Providers
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What Health Providers Need to Know About Employment Law
A webinar recently aired for health providers that focused on the recent changes to employment law including new rules around personal emergency leave and sick notes. The webinar was hosted by Decent Work and Health Network and the Workers’ Action Centre. If you would like to receive the materials from the webinar, please contact Heidi Oran,
[email protected] or 705-743-1000, ext. 272.
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Powering Off Screens for Kids Health
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Peterborough Golf and County Club, 1030 Armour Rd, Peterborough
2 sessions: Noon - 4:30 p.m. (registration at 11:30) and/or 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (panel)
Join us for a FREE workshop to learn about the importance of reducing screen time, increasing physical activity, building a balanced day, and the impact of excessive screen time on self-regulation in children.
To learn more about this event or to register click
here
or for more information contact, Claire Townshend,
[email protected]
or 705-743-1000, ext. 355.
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Mental Health 101
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Peterborough Lion's Centre, 347 Burnham Street, Peterborough
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost $30
A one-day interactive workshop to build skills and knowledge related to mental distress recognition and response, and suicide support practices.
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EatRight Ontario
(contact a Registered Dietitian for free nutrition advice)
has been discontinued.
As of April 2, 2018, Ontarians can access
free, expert nutrition advice from Registered Dietitians
via the following website
UnlockFood.ca
, which now features the bilingual, evidence based content written by Registered Dietitians (previously found at EatRightOntario.ca). Ontarians can ask to speak to a Registered Dietitian by calling Telehealth Ontario Toll-free at 1-866-797-0000 or Toll-free TTY at 1-866-797-0007.
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Find the complete, printable version of this issue and past editions of the FYI Newsletter
on the Health Care Professionals section of our
website
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