PICNet 2013 Educational Conference: Scoping the Horizon
April 11-12, 2013, Vancouver, BC
Interested in learning about infection control? Registration is open for the PICNet 2013 conference, and Early Bird pricing ($80 for 2 days) is available until December 31st!
The Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) 2013 Educational Conference is aimed at healthcare professionals working in the field of infection prevention & control (ICP), as well as professionals an students who would like an introduction to this fascinating and important field. At only $100 for 2 days, the conference provides a great way to hear about the latest issues and practices, and to connect with other ICP professionals.
The conference takes place April 11-12, 2013 in downtown Vancouver. Topics this year include:
- CDI treatments
- Setting up an antimicrobial stewardship program
- Infection Prevention & Control “off the side of your desk”
- MRSA decolonization for surgical patients
- Housekeeping: how to evaluate effectiveness of cleaning
- Reprocessing in small health care sites
- Healthcare worker exposure to TB
- Physician hand washing survey
- Delivering bad news to people
- Workplace resilience and injecting energy into your work
To view the program and download the registration form, visit the conference website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at PICNet@phsa.ca. We hope to see you there!