IPAC Core Competencies
Infection Prevention and Control Resources
Core Competencies
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A “Brief” History of Infection Control
27 page presentation by Elizabeth Bryce from Vancouver Coastal Health on the history of infection control.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program Standard
A national standard developed by Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada).
IPAC Core Competencies - Risk Assessment and Chain of Transmission
A document outlining how to break the Chain of Transmission and the necessary steps to perform a Risk Assessment.
IPAC Core Competencies - Administrative Controls
A document outlining administrative controls to help prevent infections.
IPAC Core Competencies - Control of the Environment
A document outlining environmental controls to help prevent infections.
IPAC Core Competencies - Health Care Provider Controls
A document outlining hand hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
IPAC Core Competencies - Additional Precautions
A national standard developed by Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada).
IPAC Core Competencies - Occupational Health & Safety
A document outlining the infection prevention and control practices that mst be used routinely during all activities with clients, patients or residents.
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