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The Role of IPAC in Construction, Renovation, Maintenance and Design in Long-term Care Settings

The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care recently provided funding incentives for physical infrastructure projects related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for long-term care (LTC) homes. In light of this funding allocation, this webinar will discuss the infection prevention and control (IPAC) implications of construction, renovation, maintenance and design (CRMD) work in LTC homes. The webinar will also address strategies that LTC homes can use to mitigate infection risks to residents, staff and visitors during CRMD work.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of managing CRMD activities in LTC homes
2. Discuss IPAC approaches to CRMD in long-term care settings
3. Identify key strategies and considerations for ensuring CRMD projects are carried out safely

Présentateur(s): Dariusz Pajak and Donna Perron

Dariusz Pajak is an IPAC Specialist at Public Health Ontario. Previously, Dariusz spent 15 years in both acute and long-term care settings focusing on infection prevention and control, as well as in local public health.  As part of his portfolio, Dariusz was responsible for construction and worked closely with both internal stakeholders and contractors to ensure patient safety through all project phases. Dariusz holds credentials in infection control and epidemiology and public health and is a former member of the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC).

Donna Perron is currently an IPAC Specialist with Public Health Ontario. Prior to becoming an Infection Control Specialist, Donna was an IPAC Nurse at Ottawa Public Health with the Outbreak management team and the IPAC team.  Donna also worked as an Infection Control Nurse at the Queensway Carleton Hospital where she provided IPAC education to all construction trade workers involved in a major capital expansion project assessing IPAC requirements in accordance with The Canadian Safety Standards Guidelines - Infection Prevention and Control. 

Accessibilité

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or events@oahpp.ca.