IPAC UHN

Infection Prevention and Control Department, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦. Retweets are not endorsements.

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

We are excited to share that our IPAC page has officially launched an Instagram account!

https://t.co/rMRB6gVnfp

We’ll be sharing updates, initiatives & how we’re working to keep our patients, staff, and visitors safe.

Feel free to follow along, more content coming soon! 😬

[University Health Network @UHN]

Congratulations to #TeamUHN President & CEO
@KevinSmithUHN who's recognized as part of
@Newsweek's global ranking of the 2024 Top Hospital CEOs!

At UHN, we're proud to be:
# 1️⃣ Publicly-funded hospital in the world 🌎
# 1️⃣ Hospital in Canada🍁

More👉 https://t.co/lmNaQJP8m4

[University Health Network @UHN]

UHN's Toronto General Hospital was just ranked third among the top hospitals in the world (it's only publicly funded hospital in the top 3!)

We asked #TeamUHN what makes this place so special...

[University Health Network @UHN]

UHNITED – our first brand campaign, launches today!

At @UHN, great minds from different disciplines come together to not only deliver the best care for our patients, but to also push the status quo of health care.
Read more ➜ https://t.co/8KScONckEQ

https://t.co/eu1QqZId9n

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

We are going blue for AMR week!

This week is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, highlighting the importance of antimicrobial stewardship and the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance. 🦠💊

#WAAW2023 #WAAW #AntimicrobialResistance #ASP @UHN @IPACCanada @SHUHNASP

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

Our Infection Control Practitioners, Stacey and Alicia, presented to Grade 10 @UHNSTEMPathways students on the exciting field of Infection Control!

@UHN @IPACCanada #IPACtwitter #IPAC

[UHN STEM Pathways @UHNSTEMPathways]

We're back with virtual visits at @ayjacksonss. Last week, students heard from @LovisaCheung on #physiotherapy and adaptive sports. Today, they learned about infection control from two @UHN IPAC professionals! Thanks for volunteering your time #TeamUHN. 💙

[University Health Network @UHN]

UHN's Flu Campaign is underway!

TeamUHN members can once again get their vaccine at one of the #flushot carts at designated entrances of UHN sites. This year, getting a shot gives #TeamUHN members a shot at the Raptors or Leafs.

Read more about the flu→ https://t.co/NklHthBrxL

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

It's that time of year again! We are #TeamUHN flu fighters! 💉

Protect patients, protect colleagues, protect yourself. Get the shot.

#FluShot #TeamUHNFluFighterCampaign2023 #GetVaccinated #FluVaccine #FightTheFlu @UHN

[University Health Network @UHN]

Updated masking policy @UHN goes into effect July 5 to reflect recommendations of Toronto Region Hospital Operations Table, while also being mindful of UHN’s role in caring for vulnerable and highly-immunocompromised patients.

Read more → https://t.co/TPYm0uvWjD

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Yesterday, the #COVID19 Emergency Committee met for the 15th time and recommended to me that I declare an end to the public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice.

With great hope I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency.

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

Happy #WorldHandHygieneDay2023! 👐🫧🧼

❓Did you know❓: Appropriate hand hygiene prevents up to 50% of avoidable infections acquired during health care delivery (WHO, 2021)

@UHN @IPACCanada @WHO @APIC

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

Last week, our team had a seed planting activity hosted by @UHN Wellness team! It was a great #WellnessActivity added to our hectic day to help incorporate mindfulness and connectedness 🌸☀️🌷

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

Today is International Infection Preventionists Day! A day to recognize the integral role that IPs play in preventing the spread of infections!

#InternationalIPDay #InfectionControl #IPACtwitter @IPACCanada @APIC

[IPAC Canada @IPACCanada]

Did you know @IPACCanada has a Mentorship program available to our members? Learn more about becoming a Mentor or Mentee: https://t.co/0ebjwwLVIW

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

On International Women's Day, we celebrate all women - with a special shout out to the women of our team!

The women in our IPAC team are:
Inspiring 🌟Powerful 🌟Phenomenal 🌟Change-makers

And we wouldn't have it any other way!

#InternationalWomensDay @UHN #IPAC @IPACCanada

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

From our IPAC family to yours, wishing everyone a calm and healthy 2023! 🦠 😷 #Welcome2023 #goodbye2022 #HappyNewYear @UHN

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

@Sunnybrook From our team to yours, Happy New Year!🥂 🍾

[Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology @ICHEJournal]

New from @HotaSusy, @AlonVaisman, @ipacuhn, @efan75

Healthcare-associated infections were common among patients with COVID-19 receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, with a substantial associated burden of broad-spectrum antimicrobial use.

📄: https://t.co/pdRRFicTih

[IPAC UHN @ipacuhn]

What are you doing tomorrow at 12pm EST? Consider tuning into this AMR webinar!

#AntimicrobialAwarenessWeek

[Antimicrobial SP @SHUHNASP]

What is Canada doing about #AMR ? Join Dr. Donald Sheppard, Executive Scientific Director of the Antimicrobial Resistance Task Force @PHAC_GC to find out! November 25th 12p EST. #WAAW2022 https://t.co/DbMhJYsGww

[Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy @UofTPharmacy]

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a slow-moving tsunami now coming fast

Members of @UHN's Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and @UofTPharmacy share why there is no time to waste in slowing down the onslaught of AMR

Read the full story via @HealthyDebate
https://t.co/oMmCGk4NN1