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IPAC Canada @IPACCanada

IPAC Canada is a national, multidisciplinary association of Infection Control Professionals dedicated to the health of all Canadians.

Joined December 2011
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November 19th marks #WorldToiletDay! This year's campaign – ‘We’ll Always Need the Toilet’ – calls for action to protect & expand access to sanitation in the face of ageing infrastructure, rising demand, and the impact of climate change. Learn more: un.org/en/observances/toilet…
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Today marks the start of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! This year's theme is “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.” #IPAC professionals play a pivotal role in surveilling for/controlling the spread of #AMR pathogens - how will YOU participate this year? #WAAW
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"At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them." - Laurence Binyon Lest We Forget.
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October 27th-31st marks #CanadianPatientSafetyWeek, and this year's theme is "All Voices for Safer Care". Patient Safety is the responsibility of all participants in the healthcare system. How do you use your #IPAC expertise to speak up for Patient Safety?
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Happy National Infection Control Week, everyone! This year's theme is "Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges". Please share your celebrations and events with us on social media and show off your hard work! Tag us @IPACCanada and use #NICW! #NICW
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! This year's theme is "Access to Services- Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies" - highlighting the need for increased supports following disaster situations. Learn more about how you can get involved: wmhdofficial.com/
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Today is #WorldMeningitisDay! Did you know that approximately 40% of meningitis deaths occur in children under 5 years old? Or that 2.3 million people are affected each year globally? Learn more about meningitis prevention and how you can get involved: worldmeningitisday.org/
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National Infection Control Week is October 20-24, 2025! This year's theme is "Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges". We can't wait to see all the creative ways you/your organizations celebrate #IPAC professionals and all the important work you do! #NICW
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Mark your calendars! National Infection Control Week is October 20-24, 2025! This year's theme is "Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges". We can't wait to see all the creative ways you/your organizations celebrate #IPAC professionals and all the important work you do! #NICW
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ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT for the Fall 2025 Hybrid IPAC Canada Long Term Care in IPAC course! Learn more: ipac-canada.org/education-in...

Education Institute

All about IPAC Canada’s wide variety of training and learning opportunities for infection prevention and control professionals.

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Registration Deadline is fast approaching for the Fall 2025 Hybrid IPAC Canada Long Term Care in IPAC course! Deadline for registration is August 15, 2025 or until the course capacity is reached. Learn more: ipac-canada.org/education-in…

Long Term Care Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Course

Everything you need to know about how to register for IPAC Canada’s Long Term Care Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Course.

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The IPAC Canada LTC IPAC Training Program Brochure is now live! This hybrid course runs Sept-Oct 2025, and ends with an in-person component Oct 25-26 in Toronto. Register by Aug 15, or until course reaches capacity. Access the brochure and register: ow.ly/LIeW50WxZQj
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Today is #WorldHepatitsDay, and this year's theme is "Hepatitis: Let's Break it Down". Did you know that there were 304 million people living with chronic hepatitis B and C in 2022? Learn more: ow.ly/Pagr50WhAXH.
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Don’t miss out on this incredible education day jointly co-hosted by our IPAC Northern and Southern Alberta chapters! Virtual ($25) and In-person ($50) attendance options available. Open to members and non-members. Register: forms.office.com/r/gN2MShjDS…
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EXCITING NEWS! We are proud to announce that our revitalized website is now launched: ipac-canada.org! We hope you enjoy the new experience, and if you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at webcommunications@ipac-canada.org or webmaster@ipac-canada.org.
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE FALL LTC 2025 COURSE! The IPAC Canada Hybrid Long Term Care in IPAC course focusses on IPACA in Long Term Care (LTC). Learn more: ow.ly/pFqb50Wkz1L Deadline for registration is August 15, 2025 or until the course capacity is reached.

Long Term Care Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Course

Everything you need to know about how to register for IPAC Canada’s Long Term Care Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Course.

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Don't miss out on this incredible learning opportunity hosted by @AMMICanada ! This free webinar, held on June 18th, 2025, will focus on the importance of #ASP programs in rural locations!
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🌟 Small but Mighty: Promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship in Rural Locations 🌟 Join us on June 18, 2025 for a free webinar focused on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in rural communities. 🎙️ Speaker: Katherine Neil, BSP, ACPR 🗓️ Time: 9 am PT | 12 pm ET | 1:30 pm NL 📍 Location: Zoom (link after registration) Learn about real-world AMS strategies for rural hospitals, including prescriber education, auditing, and antibiotic time outs. 🔗 Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… Co-hosted by NCCID and AMMI Canada with support from the AMR Aware Canada Network. #AntimicrobialStewardship #RuralHealth #PublicHealth #AMRAware #NCCID
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Today is #WorldFoodSafetyDay - did you know that, on average, 1 600 000 people get sick due to unsafe food every day? This year's theme is "Science in Action"! Science helps us understand how to prevent foodborne diseases. Learn more: ow.ly/ob6e50VYQt1.
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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Will we be seeing you next Monday, virtually or in person in Winnipeg, for #IPAC2025? Don't forget to share your experience with us! Use #IPAC2025 and tag us @IPACCanada with your learnings, networking, and fun!
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Can you believe that #IPAC2025 is only 2 weeks away?! We hope to see you all soon - either virtually or in person in beautiful Winnipeg! Don't forget to share your experiences and learnings with us on social media - tag us IPAC Canada and use the hashtag #IPAC2025!
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