REGISTRATION & SECOND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Co-Hosted by IPAC Southern a chapter of Infection Prevention and Control Where to find... 1 Conference Objectives Language of the Conference Dress Code 2 2018 Scientific Program Committee 3 Spectacular Banff 4 Town of Banff Map 5 Conference Venue – Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity 6 Banff Centre Map 7 Conference Week at a Glance 8 Meetings and Special Events Schedule 9 Run or Walk for IFIC 11 Call for Abstracts 13 Oral and Poster Presentations Abstract Awards Handouts Expert Poster Walk Conference App 14 Awards & Scholarships 15 Featured Presenters 17 Pre-Conference Sessions 20 Conference Education Sessions 25 The Exhibit Hall Experience 26 Conference Registration 27 Registration Form / Session Choices 30 Important Dates to Remember 31 Conference App 32 For More Information

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Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | Paul Zizka Photography CONFERENCE Objectives

IPAC Canada invites you to immerse yourself in the rugged manage those complex problems we all encounter from time to beauty of the Rocky Mountains in Banff, Alberta. This is an ideal time in our practice. Make sure to pick up tips for teaching and place to embark on paths of discovery surrounded by communicating key messages or engaging physicians through spectacular scenery, towering peaks and alpine lakes. The the use of simulation. conference will be held in the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. While adventures in infection prevention and control are Nestled in the heart of a UNESCO world heritage site and exciting, the going can get tough, and we can feel weary or Canada’s first national park, the Centre’s goal is to provide an discouraged. Sometimes we need to stop, take in the view atmosphere that inspires creativity and innovation. All Infection and have a bit of nourishment. Discover opportunities during Prevention and Control Professionals (ICPs) and healthcare the conference to reflect, rejuvenate, and reengage with your providers are invited to set up base camp and prepare for a goals and aspirations. As Sir Edmund Hillary said, “It’s not the journey that will have us traversing established pathways, mountain we conquer, but ourselves”. It is not always the belaying with our colleagues and navigating through crevasses grand adventures that transform. A nugget of wisdom, a bit on a stimulating journey that will lead us to the summit. of information, or a new contact can start an avalanche that Every adventure starts with an idea or dream that is nurtured has a resounding impact. and reworked until it becomes reality. “All mountain landscapes Objectives for the 2018 conference are to: hold stories: the ones we read, the ones we dream, and the ones we create” (Editor’s Note, The Alpinist, April 1, 2010). The 1. Inspire the discovery of new ideas and innovations to conference will bring both expert and novice ICPs, dynamic advance and transform knowledge into infection prevention speakers and influential stakeholders together through and control practice. Imagine how embarking on new networking, sharing of expertise, and the desire to pursue adventures and journeys will turn into realities. knowledge to forge ahead and realize our aspirations in 2. Challenge our knowledge and understanding of existing infection prevention and control. practices as we climb to new heights, continuing to build As on any journey or adventure ICPs encounter challenges and refine our skills along with practices as we explore the complex challenges and issues across the various and obstacles in practice that can be daunting, frustrating healthcare sectors and sometimes overwhelming. Our keynote speaker will explore such experiences and provide inspiring perspectives 3. Strengthen foundations that provide us with core knowledge that will help us to embrace and overcome such challenges and skills that are used on a daily basis. Whether treading on and obstacles, helping us to achieve our professional familiar ground, or navigating new paths, we need to always goals and dreams. be prepared, paying attention to ourselves as health providers, making sure our resources are Before starting our official journey, prepare current and reflect best practices, so we to check your equipment and supplies by are prepared for the unexpected. attending the preconference day which will LANGUAGE OF 4. Provide opportunities to network, share offer three exciting learning pathways: THE CONFERENCE explore the slippery slopes of disinfection, stories and build collaborations through The language of the discover expeditions in construction, and experience, lessons learned, and conference is English. address the challenges of infection successes realized. prevention and control in Aboriginal health. 5. Promote awareness of new approaches, CONFERENCE new technologies, products, resources These sessions are primed to look at DRESS CODE existing and future trends. The climb to the and tools that can assist us in our All education sessions summit begins when we transition into the professional endeavours. and meetings: full conference program: explore infection Casual 6. Showcase IPAC Canada’s commitment control in operating and procedure rooms, to serve as a pre-eminent source of Special Events: continuing care, care in the community, infection prevention and control expertise Casual and prehospital service. Discuss how to in Canada.

1 2018 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM Committee

Scientific Program Chair Community/Public Health Member-at-Large Gwyneth Meyers BSc MSc PhD Representative Anne Augustin MLT CIC Alberta Health Services Suzanne Rowland Public Health Ontario Calgary, Alberta RN BScN CIC CCHN(C) Cambridge, Ontario Ottawa Public Health Scientific Program Co-Chair Ottawa, Ontario Industry Representative Natasha Salt BSc BASc CPHI CIC Nicole Kenny BSc Assoc Chem Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Medical Microbiology/ Virox Technologies Inc. Toronto, Ontario Infectious Diseases Oakville, Ontario Joseph Kim MD FRCPC Acute Care Representative Rockyview General Hospital IPAC Canada Zahir Hirji RN BScN MHSc CIC Calgary, Alberta Gerry Hansen BA The Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Executive Director Scarborough, Ontario IPAC Southern Alberta Karen Cargill RN BN GNC(C) Long Term Care Representative Alberta Health Services Lola Gushue BN RN CIC Innisfail, Alberta Central Health Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

IPAC SOUTHERN ALBERTA CONFERENCE PLANNING OFFICE Volunteer Coordinator Pascale Daigneault, Conference Coordinator Dione Kolodka BSc MSc CIC Tosin Onanuga,Conference Coordinator Alberta Health Services Kelli Wagner, Administrative Assistant/Registration Supervisor Calgary, Alberta PO Box 46125 RPO Westdale Winnipeg MB R3R 3S3 Run/Walk for IFIC Coordinators Tel: 204.897.5990 / 1.866.999.7111 Fax: 204.895.9595 Kathryn Linton MSc CIC [email protected] Rockyview General Hospital www.ipac-canada.org Calgary, Alberta

2 Spectacular Banff!

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | Paul Zizka Photography TYPICAL MAY WEATHER IN BANFF May in Banff is a bit temperamental and Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff unpredictable. You can experience National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the anything from a snow storm to nice, warm Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. and sunny weather. Towards the end of On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants May, the weather starts to warm up and all mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops. The surrounding the lakes that froze over in the colder 6,500 square kilometres of parkland are home to wildlife including elk, months will start to melt. deer and grizzly bears. The average daytime temperatures are Banff’s majestic scenery can be enjoyed at many local spots, including generally around 15oC (58oF), whereas the the Bow Valley, Banff Upper Hot Springs and the Banff Gondola up minimum average temperatures during the o o Sulphur Mountain. The town of Banff itself is peppered with intriguing night are around 2 C (about 35 F). museums, galleries, cafes and boutiques just waiting for you to explore. Be prepared for both the forecast and the unforecast weather! Banff is only 90-minutes from Calgary International Airport, and is easily accessible by car, Banff Airporter, or Brewster Banff Airport Express. Banff Airporter – www.banffairporter.com Brewster Banff Airport Express – www.brewster.ca/transportation/brewster-banff-airport-express National Park fees are not included in conference registration. Daily park fees are payable upon entering the park by private transportation. Click here for current park entrance fees. Park fees are included in Banff Airporter or Brewster Express fares. You do not need to purchase a park pass if you arrive by public bus, shuttle, taxi or tour Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | www.banfflakelouise.com group. You are not required to carry or present a pass as a pedestrian Town of Banff | http://banff.ca while in the parks.

3 To Canmore / Calgary

Mount Norquay Scene Drive TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY

to Lake Louise

Vermilion Lakes Drive BANFF AVENUE

Norquay Road TUNNEL MOUNTAIN ROAD

MOUNT VIEW BARBECUE Moose Street

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St. Julien Road Cave Avenue

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Rundle Avenue Avenue

MOUNTAIN AVENUE Golf Course Road

RUNDLE MOUNTAIN The Banff Centre

Surprise Corner Viewpoint Banff Springs Hotel National Historic Site Banff Sprints Golf Course Bow Falls Viewpoint Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum Cave and Basin National Historic Site Horse Stables Banff Park Museum National Historic Site Bus and Train Station Central Park The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre SULPHUR Banff Canoe Docks MOUNTAIN Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Banff Upper Hot Springs Cascade Gardens Sulpur Mountain Gondola

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4 CONFERENCE Venue

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, formerly known as The Banff Centre, located in Banff, Alberta, was established in 1933 as the Banff School of Drama. It offers arts programs in the performing and fine arts, as well as leadership training. On June 23, 2016, Banff Centre announced a new name and released a new brand identity and strategic plan. It is now called Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and its new mission is “to inspire artists and leaders The Professional Development Centre to make their unique contribution to society.”

Room rates are per night and will be extended to cover the periods that are three days pre-event and three days post-event, subject to guestroom availability. Room rates are based on hotel availability and sold at a first-come basis.

® Lloyd Hall Queen (1 bed) – $185 ® Professional Development Centre (1 bed) – $185 ® Professional Development Centre (2 beds) – $185 Based on Single or Double occupancy. Additional 3rd or 4th occupants: $20 each per night. Maximum occupancy 4 persons. Check in time is 4:00 pm. Check out time is 11:00 am. Departure date must be confirmed at check-in to avoid early departure fee. Other fees and charges: ® $15 Facility Fee per night. The facility fee includes campus- Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation wide WiFi, phone calls across North America, access to the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation facilities, parking, access and borrowing privileges at the library and archives, and access TO MAKE A RESERVATION: to complimentary arts and programmed events when available. Call 1.800.884.7574 and use the booking ID Code ® $2% Tourism Improvement Fee (T.I.F.) IPA1805 to receive the conference rate. ® 4% Alberta Tourism Levy (ATL) ® RESERVATION DEADLINE: APRIL 23, 2018 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) ® Banff National Park fees are not included in conference www.banffcentre.ca registration. See page 3.

5 TUNNEL MOUNTAIN DRIVE

Tunnel Mountain Trailhead Campus Directory

ST. JULIEN WAY To Town of Banff via Wolverine Street

To Town of Banff via Buffalo Street

Max Bell Centre

Kinnear Centre Lloyd Hall for Creativity and Guest Rooms Innovations

IPAC Conference Registration Desk

Sally Borden Building

Swimming Pool

Professional Development Centre Banff Centre Hotel Front Desk $

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ST. JULIEN ROAD

TUNNEL MOUNTAIN DRIVE

100 metres To Town of Banff via Bow Falls

6 CONFERENCE WEEK at a Glance

Friday, May 25 Saturday, May 26 Sunday, May 27 Monday, May 28 Tuesday, May 29 Wednesday, May 30

Run or Walk for IFIC 6:00 am: Registration 6:30 am: Start

7:00 am – 8:00 am 7:30 am – 8:30 am 6:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast for IFIC Run or Champions of Infection IPAC Canada AGM and Walk Participants Prevention and Control Elections (Breakfast) 7:15 am - 8:00 am Breakfast 6:30 am – 7:30 am: Registration and Breakfast Breakfast for Non Run or 7:45 am: Presentations 7:30 am: Doors close Walk Participants 7:30 am – 8:30 am: AGM and Elections

7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:00 am – 12:00 noon Registration Registration Registration Registration

8:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 8:30 am – 9:30 am IPAC Canada Board IPAC Canada Strategic IPAC Canada Strategic Keynote Speaker of Directors Planning Planning

9:00 am – 6:15 pm PRECONFERENCE DAY 9:30 am – 10:30 am 9:00 am – 10:00 am 8:45 am – 10:00 am Interest Group Meetings 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Plenary Sessions Plenary Session Plenary Sessions Schedule TBA Full Day Virox Symposium 10:45 am – 11:30 am 10:30 am – 11:30 am 10:00 am – 10:45 am Concurrent Sessions Concurrent Sessions Closing Ceremonies Other Preconference Sessions: 11:40 am – 12:25 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Plenary Session Closing Session 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Morning Half Day Workshop 10:45 am – 12:00 noon Industry Education Forum 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 12:25 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch / Exhibits / Poster Lunch / Exhibits / 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm Presentations Poster Presentations Posters Setup Exhibits close at 2:00 pm 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm Exhibits Setup 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm Oral Presentations International Presidents Interactive Lunch Luncheon and Meeting (By invitation) 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Afternoon Half Day Schedule TBA Schedule TBA Workshop Committee Meetings Committee Meetings

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Rejuvenation for the Debriefing Session Caregiver (2018 and 2019 Committees) 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Events both on and off site 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions See page 23 IPAC Canada 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm New and Returning IPAC Southern Alberta Board Orientation Meet & Greet (Max Bell Centre)

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Registration Opening Ceremonies Dinner and Presentation Special Event – Brewster (Max Bell Centre) Fee $50 per person Mount View Barbecue 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm See page 21 Fee $75 per person Opening Reception See page 23 (Kinnear Centre)

7 MEETING & SPECIAL EVENTS Schedule

Meeting locations to be confirmed in final program

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018

8:30 am – 5:00 pm IPAC Canada Board of Directors Meeting 102 Professional Development Centre

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018

8:30 am – 4:30 pm IPAC Canada Strategic Planning 103 Professional Development Centre By invitation. 8:30 am – 6:15 pm Interest Group and Committee Meetings* *Additional committee meetings will be scheduled throughout the conference. Schedule to be announced.

SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018

8:30 am – 4:30 pm IPAC Canada Strategic Planning 103 Professional Development Centre By invitation. 9:00 am – 4:30 pm PreConference Day (full and half day sessions) Max Bell Centre / Kinnear Centre 12 noon – 1:00 pm Interactive Lunch Kinnear Centre Included in registration. 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm IPAC Southern Alberta Meet & Greet (all welcome!) Max Bell Centre 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Opening Ceremonies Max Bell Centre Included in registration. 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Opening of Exhibits and Opening Reception Kinnear Centre Included in registration.

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018

6:00 am Fun Run or Walk For IFIC Registration Sally Borden Building 6:30 am Fun Run or Walk For IFIC Start Sally Borden Building 7:00 am - 8:00 am Breakfast for Runners and Walkers Breakfast Vistas Dining Room, Sally Borden Building 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Dinner and Presentation Kinnear Centre Fee $50 per person. See page 21.

TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018

7:30 am – 8:30 am Champions of Infection Prevention and Control Breakfast Kinnear Centre 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm International Presidents Meeting (by invitation) TBA 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rejuvenation for the Caregiver See page 23. 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Special Event – Brewster Mount View Barbecue Fee $75 per person. See page 23.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018

7:00 am – 8:30 am IPAC CANADA Annual General Meeting and Elections Kinnear Centre Members – no charge for breakfast, Non-Members $40. 10:00 am – 10:45 am Closing Ceremonies Kinnear Centre 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Closing Session Kinnear Centre 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm 2018 and 2019 Conference Committee Debriefing Kinnear Centre New and Incoming Board Orientation Kinnear Centre

8 Run or Walk

FOR IFIC

Fun 5 km Run or 2.5 km Walk

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018 / Registration 6:00 am / Start 6:30 am Sally Borden Building Breakfast for Run/Walk participants only / 7:00 am – 8:00 am Vistas Dining Room, Sally Borden Building

The 13th Annual Run or Walk for Fun is in aid of the The entry fee is $35 for runners and walkers. All IPAC Canada Scholarship which assists Infection participants will receive a racet-shirt. Breakfast will be Control Professionals from under-funded or provided to run/walk participants. under-resourced countries to attend the annual When collecting sponsorship for your run or walk, International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC) please present the total sponsorship by way of a education meeting. cheque made payable to IPAC Canada. Credit card Please help IFIC in its efforts to support Infection payments are also accepted, on site. IPAC Canada will Prevention and Control professionals. Collect forward funds to IFIC. Sponsorship monies and sign-up sponsors, then come and run or walk with us on a forms will be collected at registration. Sponsors will be beautiful route in Banff. Registration and payment of provided with a charitable receipt from IPAC Canada. fees/sponsorship monies will be at the Kinnear Centre Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver at (IPAC Canada Registration area) on Sunday, May 27 time of registration. Medical assistance and water will and at the starting point (Sally Borden Building), on be available en route. Participants are responsible for Monday, May 28. ensuring their own health and safety while on this Prizes will be awarded for the fastest runners and run/walk. walkers, as well as the person who raises the most IPAC Canada thanks Kathryn Linton for organizing sponsorship dollars. Help us reach our net goal of the 13th Annual Run or Walk for IFIC. This event is $3,000. approved by the Town of Banff and adheres to all municipal by-laws.

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9 FUN 5 KM RUN OR 2.5 KM WALK FOR IFIC Sponsorship Form Cheques must be made payable to IPAC Canada. Each sponsor will receive an individual receipt. Please make sure all names and addresses are complete and correct.

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Infection Prevention and Control Canada IPAC Canada Charitable # 11883 3201 RR0001 Prévention et contrôle des infections Canada PO Box 46125 RPO Westdale, Winnipeg MB R3R 3S3 Telephone: 1.204.897.5990 or 1.866.999.7111 Fax: 1.204.895.9595 / Email: [email protected] Thank you for your support!

10 CALL FOR Abstracts

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ABSTRACT PREPARATION AND GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTANCE Abstracts for presentation at the 2018 National Education Conference will be accepted until A. Content 12:00 midnight (Central Time), February 9, 2018. 1. Abstracts must be submitted online at www.ipac- The Abstracts Selection Committee reserves the right canada.org Make sure all sections are completed and to select abstracts for presentation on the basis of check that files have completely downloaded. relevance and interest, and to choose the types of 2. Oral or poster presentations of abstracts which have been presentation (Oral or Poster). previously published or presented must not duplicate the ® Oral paper presenters will be provided with a previous publication or presentation. Presentation content 13-minute session (10-minute presentation; must be altered for this specific audience. 3-minute Q&A). 3. The potential significance of the observations, as well as ® Poster session presenters will be provided with a the scientific and/or educational quality of the work will 45-minute opportunity to answer questions while at influence which abstracts are accepted. Where possible, their poster. the author(s) should emphasize the features of the project that are new or different. Presenters will be notified of acceptance by the end of March 2018 and will be advised of the date and time of 4. Abstracts must not contain a direct promotion of a their presentation. specific product(s). Products used in the research or findings must not be named by company or brand name. Oral and poster presentations will be presented in the 5. All concepts and abbreviations must be defined at first language of the presenter. As a result of attendee use in the body of the abstract. voting, three oral presentations will be repeated in a plenary session, May 30, 2018. 6. Sources of funding must be acknowledged.

Registration discounts are not provided for oral or 7. Text must not exceed 3000 characters and must be in a 10 pt Times New Roman font poster presenters. minimum of a . Scores will be deducted for abstracts that go over the maximum of 3000 characters. 8. Submitting author must ensure that spelling and grammar are correct throughout the abstract. The Committee will not make spelling or grammatical corrections. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 9. Submitting author must ensure that title and abstract Friday, text are fully captured in downloads. February 9, 2018 Please read the selection criteria under G (Guidelines for Abstract Selection).

ABSTRACTS B. Authorship MUST BE SUBMITTED 1. Authors are listed by their contribution to the work, with ONLINE the first author being the person who took the leading role. Link from 2. Authors: Authors and presenting author will be listed in a www.ipac-canada.org specific location on the submission page. Do not include author names in the abstract. The application platform has

11 an area to list authors and affiliations. This is to ensure that D. Setting (choose one) abstracts are blinded during review. ® Acute Care 3. All authors should have contributed significantly to the ® Long Term Care/Continuing Care work and be able to defend it. ® Community/Public Health ® Occupational Health C. Format ® Educational Institution Abstract MUST be submitted in one of the following formats ® Industry with clear headings for each section: ® Other

FORMAT 1: E. Subject Categories (select only one) This format is intended for abstracts involving the presentation The author(s) should select the one subject category that of scientific research findings, such as randomized clinical best categorizes the submission(s). This will assist conference trials, case-control, observational or descriptive studies, or planners in organizing the program. outbreak investigations where appropriate comparisons or ® Antimicrobial Resistance/Antimicrobial Stewardship analyses of data have been performed. ® Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization Note: The abstract should disclose primary findings and ® Education not include statements such as “experiment in progress” ® Emerging Pathogens or “results will be discussed.” ® Outbreak Investigation Following are the format criteria and headings which ® Pediatrics/Neonatal Care submitters MUST follow for Format 1. ® Practice Standards/Guidelines Abstract Title: Initial Caps and Bold ® Program Evaluation ® Public Health Implications Background/Objectives: Outline study objectives, the ® Quality/Process Improvement hypothesis to be tested, or description of the problem. ® Site Specific Infections Methods: Report methods used or approach taken. ® Surveillance Results: Indicate essential results obtained in summary ® Other form with appropriate statistical analysis (p value, F. Preferred method of presentation if abstract selected confidence intervals, odds ratio, etc.) (choose one only) Conclusion: Provide a summary of findings as supported ® Poster by results with implications and conclusions. ® Oral FORMAT 2: ® No preference This format is intended for abstracts involving the description Oral presentations will be chosen to the maximum of of educational or quality/process improvement programs, allotted space available at the conference, usually 40. If not observations, or other infection prevention and control chosen for one of the spaces, submitters preferring an oral activities, including descriptions of facility or community- presentation may be requested to present a poster. based programs or interventions, discussion of infection G. Overview of Abstract Review and Selection prevention policy, and descriptions of a particular prevention model or method. Each abstract is reviewed by three (3) independent reviewers. All abstracts are blinded (see B2 above). Each Following are the format criteria and headings which reviewer will use the criteria noted below using a 5-point submitters MUST follow for Format 2. scale scoring system. Abstract Title: Initial Caps and Bold The criteria used to evaluate abstracts for selection are: Issue: Identify the specific problems (or needs) addressed. 1. Relevance: The degree of relevance to infection Provide brief introduction of the proposed topic. Include prevention and control and the number of people of important background and current information on issues. groups potentially interested or affected, transferable to Project: Describe the intervention/program. learning, and potential to stimulate interactive discussion. Results: Summarize specific results. 2. Description: Overall clarity of project/study, including Lesson Learned: Summarize lessons learned and grammar, and adherence to submission guidance implications. structure.

12 3. Methodology: Intervention/project/case study/research ORAL AND POSTER applies appropriate methodology and measurement of PRESENTATIONS change/improvement grounded in science. The Abstracts Selection Committee will schedule both Oral 4. Conclusion and Lesson Learned: Provides new and Poster Presentations from accepted abstracts. As a information/new thinking/innovation/originality, and can be result of attendee voting, the top three oral presentations applied to practice. will be repeated in a plenary session on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. H. Submission of Abstracts Poster Set Up: Sunday, May 27, 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm 1. Abstracts must be submitted online at Poster Tear Down: Tuesday, May 29 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm www.ipac-canada.org. 2. Make sure all sections are completed and prescribed AWARDS format is followed. Double check spelling and grammar. 1. The Abstracts Committee will determine: Five (5) of the 3. Make sure author names are not included with the abstracts submitted by a First Time Abstract Submitter to abstract but are complete in the submission platform receive an award of $500 each at the Closing Ceremonies dedicated to author name and affiliation. (one of the authors must be a member of IPAC Canada).

4. Abstracts must be submitted by 12:00 midnight (Central Awards sponsored by: Time), February 9, 2018. No further revisions to the submission can be made after that time. 2. Conference attendees will vote for: The Best Oral 5. Indicate “First Time Abstract Submitter” if the lead Presentation to receive an award of $500 and the Best author has never submitted an abstract to IPAC Canada Poster to receive an award of $500. The awards will be (or CHICA Canada). One of the authors must be an presented at the Closing Ceremonies (one of the authors IPAC Canada member. must be a member of IPAC Canada). 6. Indicate if the author(s) is/are interested in authoring an Awards sponsored by: article for publication in the Canadian Journal of Infection Control. 7. Abstracts will be posted to the 2018 Conference page EXPERT POSTER WALKS of www.ipac-canada.org prior to the conference. Guided expert poster walks will be held during the main Presenters must register for the conference but do not poster sessions. During the poster walk, an assigned expert have to register prior to submitting abstract. guide will lead a small group of interested people around pre- selected posters, giving the authors an opportunity to present their poster, and interact with attendees to allow for short, lively discussions. Each poster walk will take approximately 1 hour. Sign up on-site.

HANDOUTS DEADLINE FOR PRINTED HANDOUTS WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE SUBMISSION: CONFERENCE. Speakers have been asked to provide their Friday, handouts in a format that is easily downloaded, prior to the February 9, 2018 conference. These will be posted to www.ipac-canada.org. Please check the website regularly to download handouts of interest. ABSTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED CONFERENCE APP ONLINE The Final Program including session objectives, speaker Link from bios, and evaluations will be uploaded to the IPAC Canada www.ipac-canada.org Conference App. Preliminary, Registration, and Final Programs will be available at www.ipac-canada.org.

The conference app is made possible through the generous sponsorship of:

13 Awards & Scholarships

CHAPTER AND INDIVIDUAL AWARDS CJIC Editorial Award More information about the following awards can be The Editorial Award is presented to the author(s) of an found at http://ipac-canada.org/scholarships.php article that has appeared in the Canadian Journal of Infection Control (CJIC) in the previous year. Selected Champions of Infection by a panel of the Editorial Board, the award winners Prevention and Control Award receive waived registration for the conference at which This award will acknowledge the extraordinary the prize is awarded. accomplishments of the front line Champions of Infection Prevention and Control. The Award will Award sponsored by: recognize IPAC Canada members who work tirelessly, and sometimes creatively, to reduce infection, raise awareness, and improve the health of Canadians. BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS Nominations may also be made for lifetime The Diversey Scholarship provides financial achievement. DEADLINE DATE: March 1, 2018 assistance to eligible infection prevention and control practitioners in the form of a scholarship to attend the Award sponsored by: Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada)/Prévention et Contrôle des Infections Canada CIC® Chapter Achievement Award (PCI Canada) annual national conference. The CIC® Chapter Achievement award is presented to The maximum amount granted to each recipient per the chapter that has the highest percentage of new award year is $2000.00, to be used for expenses CIC® certificants in the previous year. An award of $750 related to the conference (e.g., registration fee, travel is presented at the annual conference. and accommodation). The total available funding will be DEADLINE DATE: March 31, 2018 distributed among as many recipients as can be Moira Walker Memorial Award for reasonably assisted in a particular year. Applicants will International Service not necessarily receive the full amount. DEADLINE DATE: January 31, 2018 This Award honors an individual or group that has demonstrated extraordinary efforts to bring about Click here for criteria and application. change or improvement related to infection prevention and control in parts of the world that are under Scholarship sponsored by: developed or under resourced. DEADLINE DATE: March 31, 2018

Award sponsored by: The Sage Products Scholarship provides financial assistance is offered to Infection Prevention and Control Professionals from under-resourced countries Chapter Achievement Award to attend the national education conference. The 2018 The award, sponsored by 3M Canada, Inc., is to scholarship deadline was November 30, 2017. recognize a Chapter's achievement in promoting Applications for the 2019 scholarship will be received infection prevention and control in the hospital and the up to November 30, 2018. community. DEADLINE DATE: March 1, 2018

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14 FEATURED Presenters

KEYNOTE ADDRESS PLENARY SESSION Sharon Wood Barbara Langlois Insights from Higher Ground Yodelling from the Peaks – Monday, May 28 Getting the Message Across 8:30 am – 9:30 am Tuesday, May 29 Sharon Wood is a veteran 9:00 am – 10:00 am mountaineer and inspirational Barb Langlois is a healthcare speaker. She was the first leadership and Canadian woman to attain communication expert. In her Alpine Guide certification in 30 years of nursing 1985 and in 1986 she became experience she has earned the first woman in North her bachelor’s and master’s America to reach the summit of degrees and has worked Mount Everest by a new route across all healthcare sectors. without Sherpa assistance. Barb has also worked with Sharon was awarded the organizational gurus, inaugural Tenzing Norgay Professional Mountaineer of the Year leadership experts and a Award presented by the New York Explorers Club and world champion of public speaking to hone her leadership American Alpine Club. In recognition for her achievements communication skills. She now routinely shares Sharon received an honorary doctor of laws in 1987 from the communication strategies and tools with emerging and University of Calgary and was awarded the Meritous Services middle level healthcare leaders so they can improve their Medal from the Governor of Canada. In 1997 Sharon received team engagement. Barb has published numerous articles in the Summit of Excellence Award at the Banff Mountain Film nursing journals and magazines. She wrote a series of five Festival. She is the president of Adventure Dynamics, the articles in 2015 called Speak Up! with Barb Langlois for the mother of two sons, and a founder of an alternative private Canadian Nurse Magazine. Barb has also written a book school in Canmore. Sharon continues to act as a guide in the called Seriously?? Me, too! 10 Power Strategies for Personal Canadian Rocky Mountains. Success. Barb brings value by educating and assisting As a motivational speaker Sharon teaches, entertains and emerging and middle level healthcare leaders on engaging inspires with her personal story about reaching Everest’s their teams so their teams deliver their best service. She does summit. Using powerful anecdotes and vivid analogies from her that through keynote presentations, coaching, workshops, experience, Sharon explores elements that parallel the articles and short, fun webinars. challenges of striving individuals and organizations. Her authentic, humorous and honest approach provokes listeners to consider the value of their own resources and opportunities. Her story powerfully demonstrates how exemplary teamwork and leadership can render the impossible possible. Sharon effectively conveys both the individual and the team perspective by stressing the importance of honoring her own passion and dreams while fulfilling a role as a member of a team – a team committed to a shared vision.

Sharon Wood’s presentation is sponsored by:

15 CLOSING SESSION Patch is a medical doctor, a clown, and a social activist who Dr. Patch Adams has devoted 30 years to changing America’s healthcare system. He believes that laughter, joy and creativity are integral The Joy of Caring parts of the healing process. Doctors and patients in his model relate to each other on the basis of mutual trust, and patients Wednesday, May 30 receive plenty of time from their doctors. Allopathic doctors and 11:00 am – 1:00 pm practitioners of alternative medicine work side by side in Patch’s “I interpret my experience in model. If you think that all sounds like a utopian impossibility, it life as being happy. I want, as isn’t! Patch and his colleagues have practiced medicine at the a doctor, to say it does Gesundheit Institute together in West Virginia that way for 43 matter to your health to be years in what Patch refers to as their “pilot project.” Through the happy. It may be the most success of this program at the West Virginia location, a model important health factor in healthcare facility is being planned on 310 acres purchased in your life.” Pocahontas County, WV. The Institute will include a 40-bed Patch Adams M.D. is an hospital, a theater, arts and crafts shops, horticulture and internationally known speaker vocational therapy. Over five years ago, Dr. Adams temporarily on wellness, humor, and joy. stopped seeing patients so that he could coordinate plans for He approaches the issues of personal,community, and global raising the $5 million needed for the Institute's permanent and health with “zestful exuberance,” according to Time Magazine. expanded home, a “model health care community.” By bringing Dr. Adams believes that “the most revolutionary act one can Patch Adams to speak, we are supporting this dream! commit in our world is to be happy.” “Extraordinary! A man I www.patchadamsspeaks.com can look up to and respect,” “Incredibly mind blowing and Presented by: Made possible through memorable,” and “Inspiring, amazing human being – the generous support of: invaluable to hear firsthand,” are all testimonies of people who have had the chance to hear Dr. Patch Adams, the real man behind the hit Hollywood film Patch Adams.

16 PRE-CONFERENCE Sessions

® Development of biofilms and involvement in infection Sunday, May 27, 2018 transmission ® Breakfast included for attendees. Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing instruments to minimize biofilm development FULL DAY VIROX DISINFECTION SYMPOSIUM 11:45 am- 12:00 noon 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Question Time for Morning Speakers Navigating the Slippery Slopes of Disinfection 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm Exposures to germs on medical instruments and Interactive Lunch environmental surfaces in healthcare settings can lead to 1:30 pm – 1:35 pm illness in both patients and healthcare professionals. Housekeeping Appropriate disinfection and sterilization practices can help prevent healthcare-associated infections. This symposium will 1:35 pm – 2:15 pm include lectures and interactive discussions on the perils and Inappropriate Use of Disinfectants: One Size Does pitfalls of using disinfectants, the latest breakthroughs Not Fit All regarding cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization and look into Nicole Kenny BSc Assoc Chem, Virox Technologies our future to understand what hurdles we may face with the Anne Augustin MLT CIC, Public Health Ontario, Cambridge, use of disinfectants. Ontario 9:00 am – 9:15 am ® Common misuses of disinfectants Opening Remarks ® Examples from the field Nicole Kenny BSc Assoc Chem, and Anne Augustin MLT CIC 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm 9:15 am – 10:00 am The Pros and Cons of Room Decontamination Getting Back to Basics: Read, Interpret and Follow Technologies the Instructions Jon Otter MScHons (Micro) PhD FACPath, Imperial College Michelle Vadori-Cina RN, Peel Public Health, Mississauga, Healthcare, NHS Trust, London, England Ontario ® Pros and cons and practical use of the technologies ® How to read the label to ensure effective use of disinfectants ® Review of the currently published scientific literature

10:00 am - 10:45 am 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm The Compatibility Challenge Chemical Resistance: Is our future futile? Jose Ramirez MD, Internal Medicine Specialist, Vernon Hills, Jean-Yves Maillard PHD BSc(Hons) DUT, Cardiff University, Illinois Cardiff, Wales ® How to verify compatibility if your disinfectant is not on ® Bacterial Resistance versus Microbicidal Resistance the list ® What chemicals pose the biggest risk?

10:45 am – 11:00 am 3:50 pm – 4:00 pm Break Closing Remarks 11:00 am – 11:45 pm Nicole Kenny BSc Assoc Chem; Anne Augustin MLT CIC Biofilms: Wet, Dry, Surfaces, Instruments Michelle Alfa PhD FCCM, AlfaMed Consulting, Winnipeg, Made possible Manitoba through the support of:

17 MORNING WORKSHOP INDUSTRY EDUCATION SESSION 9:00 am – 12:00 noon 10:45 am – 12:00 noon Expeditions in Construction This session is designed specifically for industry representatives. Light brunch provided. In collaboration with the IPAC Canada Healthcare Facility Jason MacDonald, B.Sc, B.EH(AD), CPHI(C), Environmental Design and Construction Interest Group. Public Health Advisor Health Protection Branch, Public Health Don your helmet, boots and gloves; grab your shovel and axe, and Compliance, Edmonton, Alberta it’s time for an expedition in construction that is bound to be a The objective of this session will be to discuss two emerging cliffhanger. Equip your team of IPAC professionals with all the and uniquely environmental health opportunities that stand tools necessary to traverse complex construction projects to before infection prevention and control stakeholders. navigating nature’s treacherous surprises. From the ground up, many tools have been developed that can guide your path to ® The first is the opportunity that exists to increase the the finish line – learn from successful leaders that have led capacity of workers in non-hospital and non-clinical these excursions. Tools of the trade have come a long way – settings such as esthetic salons, daycares and other see what’s new and upcoming that will make your journey a lot community settings. easier. Be ready to hear about those unpredictable challenges ® The second is the challenge that lies ahead in and what you can do to prepare yourself to manage the risks. expressing to the public their role in preventing the creation of antibiotic resistant organisms in their Design Build and Funding Models households and built environments. Obviously, when Gordon Burrill P.Eng FASHE CHC, Teegor Consulting Inc., done appropriately, cleaning and disinfection can Fredericton, New Brunswick prevent the spread of infections. When done incorrectly, Presenter Gordon Burrill will discuss different design/build evidence is showing us that we create antimicrobial funding models for construction of healthcare facilities and resistant organisms and contribute to this increasingly identify opportunities for ICP input in each model. serious issue. What role can non-government infection prevention and control stakeholders play in offering Landscape Features, Calgary Cancer Centre effective science communication to Canadians? Roberta McCombie BSc MSc, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta INTERACTIVE LUNCH Roberta McCombie will discuss landscape features in the built 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm design of the new Calgary Cancer Centre. Living plant walls Kinnear Centre and other features such as roof top gardens will be discussed. Have lunch with the IPAC Canada Leadership Team: the Panel Discussion – New Techonlogies for the Built IPAC Canada Board of Directors, Chapter Presidents, Environment Interest Group Chairs and Committee Chairs. Use this Elizabeth Bryce MD FRCPC, Vancouver General Hospital/HSC, opportunity to learn more about IPAC Canada, to meet new Vancouver, British Columbia people, and discuss various aspects of your profession, Barry Hunt, Class 1 Inc., Cambridge, Ontario including education and practice questions. Attendees will be randomly seated at tables hosted by representatives of Matthew Miller MD PhD FRPCP, St. Michael’s Hospital, our leadership team. This is a very popular networking Toronto, Ontario opportunity for all attendees. Kelly Reynolds PhD, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona The panel of four expert speakers will discuss new technologies AFTERNOON WORKSHOP for the built environment including sinks and built in UV disinfection systems for patient bathrooms. Additionally, panel 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm members will discuss models that can be used to inform and Indigenous Health – Our Sacred Mountains influence design decision making. Time will be allotted for a This half day session will provide the participants with lively guided interactive panel /audience discussion following regional, provincial and national success stories related to the panelist presentations. Infection Prevention and Control and the provision of culturally sensitive services. Made possible through the support of:

18 Makwa Wise, Innovative Healthcare System Design Roger Boyer II CHE PhD, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario ® Participants will gain an increase in knowledge of the step-by-step process of establishing a robust infection prevention and control program through cross- Opening jurisdiction requirements. ® Participants will gain a better understanding in the Ceremonies pieces of a community-based infection prevention and Sunday, May 27, 2018 control program to ensure that safer client care 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm outcomes are achieved. Max Bell Centre Alberta Health Services Indigenous Health Program Watch for details. Emil Durocher, Senior Indigenous Cultural Helper Carol Carifelle-Brzezicki RSW MHS, Indigenous Health Program, Edmonton, Alberta Opening Natasha Gougeon RN, BScN, CDE, Indigenous Wellness Clinic, Edmonton, Alberta Reception Wayne LaBonte, Senior Advisor, Primary Care Access – Sunday, May 27, 2018 Indigenous Health Program, Edmonton, Alberta 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm ® The Indigenous Wellness Program will highlight a range Kinnear Centre of culturally competent programs offered at various levels and sectors that support the Indigenous community and Alberta Health Services. ® The primary portion of the presentation will focus on the Indigenous Wellness Clinic experience to achieving Accreditation Canada’s Aboriginal Integrated Primary Care Standards.

Health Canada First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Communicable Disease Control Management Use the Patricia Huntly RN, Communicable Disease Control Division, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Ottawa, Ontario Conference App Lynn Humber RN BScN, MScN, First Nationsl and Inuit Health Branch, Halifax, Nova Scotia to access information about the event from the convenience of ® Presentation of FNIHB’s collaborative approach in your mobile device. addressing IPAC needs and gaps in on-reserve First Nations communities ® Presentation of concrete national and regional IPAC activities aimed to reduce incidence and spread of communicable diseases in on-reserve First Nations communities

IPAC SOUTHERN ALBERTA Watch for access details prior MEET & GREET to the conference. 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Max Bell Centre

Join our co-hosts, IPAC Southern Alberta, for a pre-Opening Ceremonies refreshment. Enjoy watching clips from the Banff Mountain Film Festival, and other activities.

19 CONFERENCE EDUCATION Sessions

PLENARY SESSION Monday, May 28, 2018 9:30 am – 10:30 am 5K FUN RUN OR 2.5K WALK FOR IFIC Trekking Safely Through the Storm – 6:00 am Registration Managing Complex IPAC Issues Sally Borden Building Mark Joffe MD FRCPC, Alberta Health Services, 6:30 am Start Edmonton, Alberta Sally Borden Building Certain issues in Infection Prevention and Control can have far- 7:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast for Run/Walk participants reaching implications involving various stakeholder groups Vistas Dining Room (designated seating), Sally Borden Building across wide geographic regions. The IPAC team is often at the This annual event supports the IPAC Canada Scholarship which center mediating through difficult and controversial situations. assists Infection Prevention and Control Professionals from Using the global outbreak of Mycobacteria chimaera as an under-resourced countries to attend the annual conference of illustration, this session will explore the challenges of navigating the International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC). through complex issues in IPAC. Dr. Mark Joffe will describe the regional/provincial response to the global outbreak and provide With the insights into the role of IPAC in managing such complex issues. generous support of: This session will be a Webber ATTENDEE BREAKFAST Training Teleclass. 7:00 am – 8:00 am Vistas Dining Room, Sally Borden Building MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS Provided for attendees not participating in the Run/Walk for IFIC. 10:45 am – 11:30 am KEYNOTE SPEAKER STREAM A 8:30 am – 9:30 am Watch Out! Crevasse Ahead! Insights from Higher Ground Barbara Catt RN BScN MEd CIC, Public Health Ontario, Sharon Wood, Canmore, Alberta Toronto, Ontario Each of us in our professional work lives encounter challenges Claude LaFlamme MD FRCPC, Sunnybrook Health Sciences from time to time that can in some way be considered our own Centre, Toronto, Ontario “mountain to climb”. As an inspirational speaker, and through A key element for a successful Infection Prevention and Control her personal, poignant, funny and passionately told stories Program is surveillance of surgical site infections (SSIs). One Sharon Wood explores key themes that are applicable to us all can compare SSI surveillance to that of a crevasse rescue. in our workplace and daily lives. Her stories exemplify the Although the mechanical principle of a crevasse rescue is importance and value of team work and leading from where simple, reality is dangerous and can be life threatening. In this you are to generate extraordinary results. Sharon will take the session, current evidence-based strategies will be presented on audience on a journey of discovery exploring how to think preventing SSIs including process indicators. After this session, creatively to find solutions to challenging problems and how to you will be able examine your SSI surveillance plan with a new live and work beyond the confines of our limitations. If you are lens and implement some “rescue” techniques. looking for ways to be more effective in your work or life, The presenters will: Sharon’s story is a powerful inspiration. ® Discuss key strategies that occur in the Operating Room for preventing SSIs Sharon Wood’s presentation is ® Discuss ambulatory surgical centers and applying a risk sponsored by: assessment

20 STREAM B conducting hand hygiene reviews in home care and infection Clear Stream Ahead – Long Term Care prevention and control considerations in the prehospital and corrections environment. Jill Richmond BA BN RN, Public Health Ontario, Guelph, Ontario Antimicrobial agents are overprescribed in long-term care SESSION 2 homes (LTCH), which contributes to adverse outcomes such as Protecting Natural Resources – Do No Harm Clostridium difficile infections and antimicrobial resistance. Key Maureen Cividino CCFP (FCFP) DOHS CCBOM CIC, Public factors in this overuse are the over culturing of urine and Health Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario prescribing of antimicrobials for asymptomatic bacteriuria Ali McCallum HBHSc (Midwifery) MSc(HQ) RM, Public Health (ASB), which is often mistaken for a urinary tract infection. To Ontario, Collingwood, Ontario address these issues, Public Health Ontario (PHO) created the Joseph Vayalumkal MD FRCPC, School of Medicine, Alberta Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Program. This program emphasizes Children’s Hospital, Calgary, Alberta five core practice changes for the assessment and Much of our energy as Infection Prevention and Control management of UTIs in non-catheterized residents in LTCHs. Professionals (ICPs) is spent on ensuring patients/residents/ Changing practice is difficult and complex; education and tools clients receive the best possible care free from infection alone may not lead to sustainable changes. The UTI Program transmission. What about the healthcare providers providing has been designed to assess barriers to change and adopt that care? This session will explore issues around contact appropriate strategies directed at the individual and dermatitis, presenteeism, the “ick factor” and why some organizational level to support the required practice changes. healthcare providers do not always follow IPAC interventions. At this interactive session, participants will: The goal is to keep the very valuable human resource of ® Learn about the unique methodology that PHO used in healthcare providers safe while providing care. the creation of the UTI Program SESSION 3 ® Hear about the key strategies required to support the Surveilling the Landscape implementation of the UTI Program Kathryn Bush MSc MLT, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, ® Find out about the recently released UTI program Alberta evaluation results Claude LaFlamme MD FRCPC, Sunnybrook Health Sciences ® Explore how the UTI program can be used to make an Centre, Toronto, Ontario impact in your facility or region Surveillance is an essential component of an effective infection prevention and control program. Surveillance methodology Exhibits / Posters / Expert Poster Walk / Lunch continues to evolve as the delivery of healthcare shifts outside 11:30 am – 1:30 pm of traditional hospital settings. Surveillance activities should support a system that can identify risk factors for infection and ORAL PRESENTATIONS other adverse events, implement risk reduction measures and 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm monitor the effectiveness of interventions. During this session Schedule to be announced. participants will gain an understanding of the value of different (provincial and national) surveillance systems and the AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS opportunities that exist to improve patient care. 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm DINNER AND PRESENTATION SESSION 1 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Preparing for the Elements – Care in the Community Is Sharing Caring? Social media's impact on Grant Moir EMT-P, Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone infection prevention Community and Rural, Calgary, Alberta Jon Otter BSc (Hons)(Micro) PhD FRCPath, Interim Head of Mandeep Atwal BSc BEH CPHI(C), Alberta Health Services, Operations, Infection Prevention and Control , Imperial College Infection Prevention & Control, Edmonton Remand Centre, Healthcare NHS Trust, London, England Edmonton, Alberta Jon Otter will explore how social media can be used as a Helen Popson RN, Alberta Health Services – Hand Hygiene surveillance tool for uncovering outbreaks. Find out how you Program, Edmonton, Alberta can incorporate social media to improve your infection Infection prevention and control practices in the community prevention program present a unique set of challenges. Sessions will include Fee: $50 per person (not included in registration)

21 STREAM B Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Gaining the Ridge – Top 10 Articles in IPAC CHAMPIONS OF INFECTION PREVENTION John Conly MD FRCPC, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta AND CONTROL BREAKFAST Chingiz Amirov MPH MSc QIPS CIC FAPIC, Baycrest Health 7:30 am – 8:30 am Sciences, Toronto, Ontario Kinnear Centre There are many exciting research studies in IPAC. Being up to The recipient(s) of the 2018 3M Champion of Infection date with emerging literature is important and relevant for every Prevention and Control Award, the Moira Walker Memorial IPAC personnel. This session will present important original Award for International Service, and the 2018 Sage Products significant research studies in IPAC from the past year. Each LLC (now part of Stryker) International Attendee Scholarship will presenter will describe what is new and relevant in the field of present on the project or initiative that resulted in their award. clinical and epidemiological sciences related to IPAC and Breakfast is included in registration. provide further insight into how these studies may impact clinical practice. PLENARY SESSION PLENARY SESSION 9:00 am – 10:00 am 11:40 am – 12:25 pm Yodelling from the Peaks – Getting the Message Across (Communication) Simulation as an Education Tool Ghazwan Altabbaa, MD MSc FRCPC, Rockyview Hospital, Barbara Langlois, Langley, BC Calgary Alberta Have you ever felt like the point you are trying to make is just Dione Kolodka BSc MSc CIC, Alberta Health Services, not being heard, that you are shouting into the wind, or, Calgary, Alberta maybe you would just like to improve your speaking and communication skills? If so, then this plenary is for you. In this Accessing and engaging physicians for the purpose of IPAC engaging and interactive session Barb Langlois will explore how education can be challenging. One promising approach may be healthcare professionals as leaders, consultants and educators to take advantage of high fidelity simulation education. Over the can harness the power of communication to engage others, past two decades with advancements in technology, high build credibility and produce positive results. Barb will provide fidelity simulation with mannequins is increasingly being used in practical tips and strategies that will cultivate participants’ both medical schools and hospitals to promote physician confidence about the differences they can make. competency, practical training and safer patient care. This session explores how IPAC can make use of such simulations MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS to teach physicians infection prevention and control practices 10:30 am – 11:25 am and principles.

STREAM A This session will Setting Up Camp – IPAC Problems in be a Webber Reprocessing in the Community Training Teleclass.

Ali McCallum HBHSc (Midwifery) MSc(HQ) RM, Public Health Exhibits / Posters / Expert Poster Walk / Lunch Ontario, Collingwood, Ontario 12:25 pm – 2:00 pm Setting up an efficient, effective clinic based reprocessing program which is rooted in best practices and Canadian REJUVENATION FOR THE CAREGIVER standards is a challenge! Anyone who has contemplated or 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm achieved this will tell you it is a complex and sometimes See page 23 for details. overwhelming process. This session will explore the ins and outs, and the ups and downs of setting up a clinic based SEPCIAL EVENT: reprocessing program using an active midwifery practice as MOUNT VIEW BARBECUE an example. 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm See page 23 for details.

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for the Caregiver SpecialTUESDAY, MAY Event 29, 2018 TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2017 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm A selection of events to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul will be available both off and on-site. Mount View FREE Exercise Class Barbecue Sign up will be available on-site. Join us for a truly memorable and Attendees can choose from: unique western experience at ® 1 hour Yoga class (maximum Mount View Barbecue – a modern 30 participants) permanent Do-Nut tent fashioned from wood. Buffet dinner* ® 1 hour Fitness/Dance class and entertainment throughout (maximum 30 participants) the evening. ® 1 hour Spin class (maximum 30 participants) Bus Transportation to and from the venue is included in the ticket cost. Discover Banff (www.banfftours.com) There is no parking for personal Conference attendees are vehicles at the venue; all attendees responsible to arrange their own must take the provided shuttles. event reservations. ® Guided Hiking (2-3 hours depending Tickets: $75 plus 5% GST each on trail): $40 per person* (not included in registration fee) Tickets available until sold out ® Horseback Riding (1 hour): $60-75 per person* Please indicate food allergies or ® Banff Sightseeing (3 hours): restrictions on registration form. $55 per person*

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Other suggestions: ® High Tea at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Reservations recommended: www.fairmont.com/banff- springs/dining/afternoontea ® Free time and shopping in Banff ® Fitness Centre at Banff Centre (for guests) ® Banff Mineral Hot Springs www.hotsprings.ca

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Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | Paul Zizka Photography Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | Paul Zizka Photography 23 THE VERNACARE LECTURE – HOT TOPICS Wednesday, May 30, 2018 9:30 am – 10:00 am IPAC CANADA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Made possible AND ELECTIONS through support of: 6:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast will be provided at no charge to IPAC Canada CLOSING CEREMONIES members. Non-members: $40 10:00 am – 10:45 am 6:30 am – 7:30 am AGM Registration and Breakfast Awards and Recognition 7:30 am Doors close 7:30 am – 8:30 am AGM and Elections CLOSING SESSION 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PLENARY SESSION 8:45 am – 9:30 am The Joy of Caring Special Guest Dr. Patch Adams 3M Canada Top 3 Oral Presentations During our extended time with Dr. Patch Adams, he will lecture The top three oral presentations, as chosen by attendees, will on the thrill of helping others. This inspirational talk includes be presented by their authors. much dialogue to explore burnout prevention for caregivers. The 3M Canada Top Oral Presentation and Top Poster The focus of this lecture/workshop is the magic and power of Presentation Awards will be presented at Closing Ceremonies care, not only in the patient’s life, but also in the caregiver’s life.

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24 Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | Noel Hendrickson THE EXHIBIT HALL Experience

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The IPAC Canada Exhibit Hall is a conference feature! Attendees additional promotion of their company as well as direct benefits will be invigorated by the new technologies, innovative through discounted booth fees, complimentary registration, concepts and products. Your time in the exhibit hall will also be and the opportunity to hold a Mini Symposium with specific shared by the abundant number of poster presentations. Poster product information. For more information, contact the IPAC presentation authors are looking forward to highlighting their Canada Executive Director. research, projects and other shared learnings with you. Take the time to expand your understanding in IPAC by taking full EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION advantage of everything the exhibit hall and posters have to Representatives of exhibiting companies have access to offer. Posters will be located in the Kinnear Centre, 2nd and 3rd education sessions on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.* floors. Poster Board numbers will be assigned. Exhibitors must register for Wednesday sessions. Poster set up: Sunday, May 27 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm * All representatives must be registered through the exhibit application. Poster tear down: Tuesday, May 29 2:00 pm Exhibitors will be advised as to the number of education passes allowed.

EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP EXPERT POSTER WALK OPPORTUNITIES During the 2018 IPAC Canada Education Conference, we will An Industry Showcase will be held to give attendees the be holding guided poster walks during the main poster opportunity for further knowledge and education through sessions. During the poster walk, an assigned expert guide will viewing and discussion of products and services in the field of lead a small group of interested people around pre-selected Infection Prevention and Control. Exhibit information is available posters, giving the authors an opportunity to present their at www-ipac-canada.org. poster, and interact with attendees to allow for short, lively discussions. Each poster walk will take approximately 1 hour. Booth Rentals are $1,800 each (8’x10’ booth) plus 5% GST. Sign up for the poster walk at the IPAC Canada Registration Exhibits will be located in the Kinnear Centre, 2nd and 3rd floors. Area. Poster walk participants will be limited to 10 attendees. Exhibit set up: Sunday, May 27 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm First-time conference attendees are encouraged to participate. Exhibit tear down: Tuesday, May 29 2:00 pm Exhibit hours will commence with the Opening Reception on INDUSTRY EDUCATION SESSION Sunday, May 27 and will include breaks and lunch in the exhibit An educational session, directed to vendor representatives, hall on Monday and Tuesday. will be held on Sunday, May 27 (10:45 am – 12:00 noon, Guidelines for Sponsorship of the conference are available including brunch). Exhibits can be set up following the session from IPAC Canada. Sponsors of the conference benefit from up to 6:00 pm.

25 CONFERENCE Registration

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REGISTRATION FEES Registration fees do not include Banff National Park entry fees.

TO APRIL 13, 2018 AFTER APRIL 13, 2018 Member Non-Member Member Non-Member

PreConference – Half Day, Sunday $150.00 $200.00 $200.00 $250.00 PreConference – Full Day, Sunday $225.00 $300.00 $250.00 $325.00

Conference (Monday-Wednesday) $650.00 $850.00 $700.00 $900.00 Daily: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday – Each day $325.00 $425.00 $375.00 $475.00 Student* or Retired1, Daily rate, each day $100.00 $150.00 $100.00 $150.00

Dinner and Presentation, Monday $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

Special Event, Mount View Barbecue $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00

Breakfast, Wednesday N/C $40.00 N/C $40.00

(Plus 5% GST – 118833201 RT0001) Members include members of IPAC Canada, AIPI, and APIC

* Registration must be accompanied by a letter of attestation from the teaching institution that the applicant is a full time student in a field related to Infection Prevention and Control. In addition, the employer must provide a letter of attestation that the attendee is a full time student working to a maximum of half time equivalent (.5 FTE). Student fees do not apply to part-time studies. Students enrolled in the IPAC Canada Online Novice Infection Control Course and students enrolled in IPAC Canada endorsed programs are eligible for student fees. 1 Retired and no longer working full time in Infection Prevention and Control.

Non-Exhibiting Company Representatives Non-exhibiting industry employees are welcome to register for the conference; however, no products/samples/soliciting is permitted onsite.

26 MEALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS CANCELLATION POLICY BREAKFAST Cancellation request must be submitted in writing. Those Sunday, May 27: received by April 13, 2018 are eligible for a 70% refund; those received by April 30, 2018 are eligible for a 50% refund; those Included received after April 30, 2018 will not be refunded. Monday, May 28: Registrations may be transferred to an attendee of the 2018 Included conference at any time without penalty. Unused registration Separate breakfast provided for Run or Walk for IFIC will not be held over for future conferences. participants. See separate registration form. IPAC CANADA MEMBERSHIP Tuesday, May 29: Included To obtain membership in IPAC Canada, contact the Membership Services Office at 866.999.7111, email Wednesday, May 30: [email protected], or register online at IPAC Canada AGM / Breakfast www.ipac-canada.org. Members N/C; Non-Members $40

LUNCH INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, May 27-29: We welcome our international colleagues but regret that we Included on the days for which one is registered cannot accept online registration from international attendees. Please download the registration form from DINNER www.ipac-canada.org and forward without payment. Monday, May 28: Payment with a valid credit card or cash will be required at on-site registration. Dinner and Presentation Fee: $50 per person. Not included in registration. See page 21. Tuesday, May 29: Rejuvenation for the Caregiver Not included in registration. See page 18. Special Event – Mount View Barbecue HOW TO Fee: $75 per person. Not included in registration. See page 23.

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REGISTRATION FEES MEMBER NON-MEMBER Indicate (X) applicable fees to April 13 after April 13 to April 13 after April 13 Conference Attendance PreConference – Half Day, Sunday $150 $200 $200 $250 ® PreConference – Full Day, Sunday $225 $250 $300 $325 ® Conference: Monday to Wednesday (PreConference not included) $650 $700 $850 $900 ® Conference: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday only – DAILY RATE $325 $375 $425 $475 ® Student/Retired – Indicate day(s): Sun Mon Tues Wed $100/day $150/day ® Meals not included in registration Breakfast – IPAC Canada AGM, Wednesday Included $40 ® Special Events Opening Ceremonies/Reception Additional Guests: Sunday (Attendee + 1 Guest included in registration) #______x $25 ea. ® Dinner and Presentation, Monday* $50 ® Special Event – Mount View Barbecue, Tuesday* $75 ®

* Tickets are available until sold out ® PAYMENT Subtotal 5% GST (on all fees/tickets): VISA ® Card #: BN – 118833201RT0001 MASTERCARD Expiration Date (MM/YY): AMEX TOTAL ® DISCOVER Name of Card Holder: See next page for session choices and how to register. Card Holder Signature: Both pages must be submitted as part of your registration. ® IPAC CANADA CONFERENCE 2018 Session Choices SESSION CHOICES / MEETINGS & INTEREST GROUP ATTENDANCE / FOOD FUNCTION ATTENDANCE PLEASE DO NOT SEND WITHOUT COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM Indicate (X) your session choices and meeting/food function attendance below, and send this page with your completed Registration Form to IPAC Canada. This is for room set up planning only; this is not a reservation or guaranteed seating; attendees may switch sessions as they wish. See Final Program on site for final session times and room allocations. Visit www.ipac-canada.org frequently for updates.

SUNDAY, MAY 27 Concurrent Sessions WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Sessions run concurrently. Choose one: PRECONFERENCE DAY IPAC Canada AGM and Elections Breakfast for attendees Concurrent Session 1 – (Breakfast free for IPAC members; Preparing for the Elements $40 for non-members – payable on Full Day Session Concurrent Session 2 – registration form) Virox Disinfection Symposium Protecting Natural Resources Attendee-Chosen Top 3 Oral Interactive Lunch Concurrent Session 3 – Presentations Morning Symposium Surveilling the Landscape Vernacare Lecture – Hot Topics Expeditions in Construction Closing Ceremonies Dinner and Presentation Afternoon Symposium (not included in registration; fees Closing Session – Dr. Patch Adams Indigenous Health – Our Sacred payable on registration form) Mountains MEETINGS / INTEREST TUESDAY, MAY 29 GROUP ATTENDANCE IPAC Southern Alberta Meet & Greet (included in registration) Breakfast of Champions Standing Committee and Interest Group Meetings will be announced at Opening Ceremonies Plenary – Yodelling from the Peaks a later time. Opening Reception (Communication)

Concurrent Sessions MONDAY, MAY 28 Run concurrently. Choose one: Run for IFIC Participants’ Breakfast Concurrent Stream A – Attendee Breakfast Reprocessing in Community (not attending Run for IFIC Concurrent Stream B – HOW TO Keynote Speaker – Insights from Top 10 Articles in IPAC Higher Ground Plenary – Simulation as an Register Plenary – Managing Complex Education Tool REGISTER ONLINE IPAC Issues Lunch for Attendees www.ipac-canada.org Concurrent Sessions REGISTER BY EMAIL Special Event Sessions run concurrently. Choose one: [email protected] Concurrent Stream A – Mount View BBQ (not included in registration; fees payable on REGISTER BY FAX Watch Out! Crevasse Ahead! 1.204.895.9595 registration form) Concurrent Stream B – REGISTER BY MAIL Clear Stream Ahead – Long Term Care IPAC Canada PO Box 46125, RPO Westdale Lunch for Attendees Winnipeg MB R3R 3S3 Oral Presentations – schedule to be announced at a later date

Both this page and the previous page must be submitted as part of your registration. January 31, 2018 Deadline for application to the Diversey Scholarship February 9, 2018 Deadline for submission of Abstracts Important April 13, 2018 Early Bird Registration deadline dates to April 23, 2018 Deadline for reservations at the Banff Centre May 17, 2018 Cut-off date for pre-registration remember May 26, 2018 On-site Registration opens at the Banff Centre on Saturday (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

Watch the IPAC Canada website for conference updates: www.ipac-canada.org

30 Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | Paul Zizka Photography Use the Conference App to access information about the event from the convenience of your mobile device.

Using the mobile event app, attendees can: ® Access the complete conference schedule and create a personalized schedule ® Track conference notes ® Read speaker bios ® Participate in the IPAC Canada Conference Challenge ® Learn about event sponsors ® Stay up-to-date with event announcements ® Access interactive venue and exhibit hall maps ® Submit their evaluation form online

Access information to access the app will be provided prior to the conference. Watch for details.

The conference app is made possible through the generous sponsorship of

31 FOR MORE INFORMATION Infection Prevention and Control Canada Mailing Address: PO Box 46125 RPO Westdale, Winnipeg MB R3R 3S3 Courier Address: 67 Bergman Crescent, Winnipeg MB R3R 1Y9 Telephone: 204.897.5990 Toll Free: 1.866.999.7111 Fax: 204.895.9595 Email: [email protected] www.ipac-canada.org

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism | Paul Zizka Photography