VRE (vancomycin-resistant enterococcus)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35798
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1752
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what VRE is, how it is spread, screening for VRE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading VRE. The French version of this pamphlet 1857, "ERV (Entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine)", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Enterococcus
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what VRE is, how it is spread, screening for VRE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading VRE. The French version of this pamphlet 1857, "ERV (Entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1752
MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35811
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1764
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what MRSA is, how it is spread, screening for MRSA, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading MRSA. The French version of this pamphlet 1858, "SARM (Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline)", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph aureus)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- MRSA
- Drug Resistance, Bacterial
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Staphylococcal infections
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what MRSA is, how it is spread, screening for MRSA, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading MRSA. The French version of this pamphlet 1858, "SARM (Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1764
Why we screen for antibiotic-resistant organisms (AROs)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35812
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1765
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what AROs are, how they are spread, screening for AROs, why we screen for AROs, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading AROs. The French version of this pamphlet 1859, "Pourquoi faisons-nous le dépistage des organismes antibiorésistants (OA)", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Why we screen for antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Drug Resistance, Bacterial
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what AROs are, how they are spread, screening for AROs, why we screen for AROs, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading AROs. The French version of this pamphlet 1859, "Pourquoi faisons-nous le dépistage des organismes antibiorésistants (OA)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1765
Animal visits
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36513
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1954
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Spending time with animals is good for our mental health and happiness. This pamphlet gives Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) guidelines for patients that have a service dog, therapy dog, or a personal pet.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pets
- Patients - psychology
- Patient Comfort
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Service dogs
- Psychiatric service dogs
- Guide dogs
- Abstract
- Spending time with animals is good for our mental health and happiness. This pamphlet gives Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) guidelines for patients that have a service dog, therapy dog, or a personal pet.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1954
CPE (carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37494
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2234
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what CPE is, how it is spread, screening for CPE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading CPE. The French version of this pamphlet 2344, "Entérobactéries productrices de carbapénémase (EPC)," is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bacterial Infections
- Communicable Diseases
- Communicable Disease Control
- Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bacterial diseases
- Communicable diseases
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what CPE is, how it is spread, screening for CPE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading CPE. The French version of this pamphlet 2344, "Entérobactéries productrices de carbapénémase (EPC)," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 2234
Hand hygiene
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34665
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1036
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Hand hygiene is the best way to stop the spread of germs in health care settings, the community, and at home. The pamphlet describes the importance of hand washing, proper hand washing methods with soap and water, and the use of an alcohol-based hand rub along with a diagram of specific Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) instructions. The French version of this pamphlet 1781, "Hygiène des mains", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hand--Care and hygiene
- Communicable diseases--Prevention
- Skin--Disinfection
- Infectious diseases
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Hand hygiene is the best way to stop the spread of germs in health care settings, the community, and at home. The pamphlet describes the importance of hand washing, proper hand washing methods with soap and water, and the use of an alcohol-based hand rub along with a diagram of specific Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) instructions. The French version of this pamphlet 1781, "Hygiène des mains", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1036
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34806
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0602
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria (germ) that is found in the intestine (gut or bowel). This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment, and how you can prevent spreading it to others. If you would like more information, please ask your health care provider or ask to talk with an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Practitioner. The French version of this pamphlet 1852, "Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile)", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- C.diff
- C. difficile
- Cdiff
- Cdifficile
- CDI
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhea
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infectious diseases
- Clostridioides difficile
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Clostridium difficile
- Diarrhea
- Gastroenteritis
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria (germ) that is found in the intestine (gut or bowel). This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment, and how you can prevent spreading it to others. If you would like more information, please ask your health care provider or ask to talk with an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Practitioner. The French version of this pamphlet 1852, "Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile)", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 0602
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0057
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A type of bacteria called Legionella pneumophilia (Legionella) is commonly found in water. This bacteria rarely makes healthy people sick. Water rules do not apply to all patients. Depending on your medical condition or illness, your nurses will tell you if you need to follow these Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) water rules. The French version of this pamphlet 1716, "Règles de sécurité liées à l’eau", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Legionnaires' Disease - prevention & control
- Bacterial Infections - prevention & control
- Respiratory Tract Infections - prevention & control
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Legionnaires' disease--Prevention
- Communicable diseases--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- A type of bacteria called Legionella pneumophilia (Legionella) is commonly found in water. This bacteria rarely makes healthy people sick. Water rules do not apply to all patients. Depending on your medical condition or illness, your nurses will tell you if you need to follow these Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) water rules. The French version of this pamphlet 1716, "Règles de sécurité liées à l’eau", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 0057
Infection prevention and control
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35341
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1441
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team is a group of health care providers within Nova Scotia Health. This pamphlet explains what you should expect your health care team to do to help prevent infection and what you and your visitors can do to help prevent infection. The French version of this pamphlet 1216, "Prévention et contrôle des infections", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infectious diseases
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cross infection--Prevention
- Abstract
- The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team is a group of health care providers within Nova Scotia Health. This pamphlet explains what you should expect your health care team to do to help prevent infection and what you and your visitors can do to help prevent infection. The French version of this pamphlet 1216, "Prévention et contrôle des infections", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1441
Respiratory (breathing) infections
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35486
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1551
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains the main differences between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19. Information on symptoms and how these infections are spread is provided. How to protect yourself and others from getting respiratory infections, instructions for what to do if your symptoms get worse, and medicines available are listed. What to expect if you are admitted to the hospital for respiratory symptoms is also outlined. Your essential care partners and visitors will be asked to follow the same s…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cold (Disease)
- Influenza
- COVID-19 (Disease)
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the main differences between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19. Information on symptoms and how these infections are spread is provided. How to protect yourself and others from getting respiratory infections, instructions for what to do if your symptoms get worse, and medicines available are listed. What to expect if you are admitted to the hospital for respiratory symptoms is also outlined. Your essential care partners and visitors will be asked to follow the same safety Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures when giving you direct care in the hospital. The French version of this pamphlet 1552, "Infections respiratoires," is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Cold & flu season : taking care while you're in the hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1551
Infections respiratoires
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35488
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1552
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cette brochure explique les principales différences entre le rhume, la grippe et la COVID-19. Des renseignements sur les symptômes et la façon dont ces infections se propagent sont fournis. On y présente aussi de l’information sur les moyens de vous protéger et de protéger les autres contre les infections respiratoires, sur ce qu’il faut faire si vos symptômes s’aggravent et sur les médicaments disponibles. La marche à suivre en cas d'admission à l'hôpital pour des symptômes respiratoires est é…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Respiratory (breathing) infections
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cold (Disease)
- Influenza
- COVID-19 (Disease)
- Abstract
- Cette brochure explique les principales différences entre le rhume, la grippe et la COVID-19. Des renseignements sur les symptômes et la façon dont ces infections se propagent sont fournis. On y présente aussi de l’information sur les moyens de vous protéger et de protéger les autres contre les infections respiratoires, sur ce qu’il faut faire si vos symptômes s’aggravent et sur les médicaments disponibles. La marche à suivre en cas d'admission à l'hôpital pour des symptômes respiratoires est également décrite. Vos partenaires de soins et les personnes qui vous rendent visite devront respecter les mêmes mesures de sécurité en matière de prévention et de contrôle des infections (PCI) pour vous fournir des soins directs à l'hôpital
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Respiratory (Breathing) Infections" pamphlet 1551. This pamphlet explains the main differences between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19. Information on symptoms and how these infections are spread is provided. How to protect yourself and others from getting respiratory infections, instructions for what to do if your symptoms get worse, and medicines available are listed. What to expect if you are admitted to the hospital for respiratory symptoms is also outlined. Your essential care partners and visitors will be asked to follow the same safety Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures when giving you direct care in the hospital.
- Notes
- Previous title: La saison de la grippe et du rhume : quoi faire quand vous êtes à l’hôpital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1552
Règles de sécurité liées à l’eau
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35749
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1716
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Une bactérie appelée legionella pneumophilia est fréquemment trouvée dans l’eau. Il est rare que cette bactérie rende malades les personnes en santé. Les règles se rattachant à l’eau ne s’appliquent pas à tou·te·s les patient·e·s. Selon votre état de santé ou votre maladie, un membre du personnel infirmier vous informera si vous devez suivre les règles de prévention et de contrôle des infections liées à l’eau. ; This is a French translation of pamphlet "Water Rules" pamphlet 0057. A type of bac…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([5] p) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Legionnaires' Disease - prevention & control
- Bacterial Infections - prevention & control
- Respiratory Tract Infections - prevention & control
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Legionnaires' disease--Prevention
- Communicable diseases--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Une bactérie appelée legionella pneumophilia est fréquemment trouvée dans l’eau. Il est rare que cette bactérie rende malades les personnes en santé. Les règles se rattachant à l’eau ne s’appliquent pas à tou·te·s les patient·e·s. Selon votre état de santé ou votre maladie, un membre du personnel infirmier vous informera si vous devez suivre les règles de prévention et de contrôle des infections liées à l’eau.
- This is a French translation of pamphlet "Water Rules" pamphlet 0057. A type of bacteria called Legionella pneumophilia (Legionella) is commonly found in water. This bacteria rarely makes healthy people sick. Water rules do not apply to all patients. Depending on your medical condition or illness, your nurses will tell you if you need to follow these Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) water rules.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1716
Hygiène des mains
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35834
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1781
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
L’hygiène des mains est la meilleure façon d’éviter la propagation des germes dans les établissements de soins de santé, dans la collectivité et à la maison. Le dépliant décrit l’importance de se laver les mains, la bonne façon de se laver les mains avec de l’eau et du savon et l’utilisation d’un gel désinfectant à base d’alcool. Il présente aussi un diagramme d’instructions précises en matière de prévention et de contrôle des infections (PCI). ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Hand H…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Hand hygiene
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hand--Care and hygiene
- Communicable diseases--Prevention
- Skin--Disinfection
- Infectious diseases
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- L’hygiène des mains est la meilleure façon d’éviter la propagation des germes dans les établissements de soins de santé, dans la collectivité et à la maison. Le dépliant décrit l’importance de se laver les mains, la bonne façon de se laver les mains avec de l’eau et du savon et l’utilisation d’un gel désinfectant à base d’alcool. Il présente aussi un diagramme d’instructions précises en matière de prévention et de contrôle des infections (PCI).
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Hand Hygiene" pamphlet 1036. Hand hygiene is the best way to stop the spread of germs in health care settings, the community, and at home. The pamphlet describes the importance of hand washing, proper hand washing methods with soap and water, and the use of an alcohol-based hand rub along with a diagram of specific Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) instructions.
- Notes
- Previous title: L’hygiène des mains pour les patients, les résidents et les clients
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1781
Preventing the spread of germs and infections : routine practices and additional precautions
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35864
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1822
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Health care providers work hard to prevent the spread of germs from one person to another. This is important because some germs can cause infections. Routine practices are the minimum (least) steps taken to prevent and control infections while caring for all patients at all times. Additional precautions (such as contact, droplet or airborne precautions) are sometimes needed to keep germs from spreading from one patient to another. This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPA…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Infection--Prevention
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Health care providers work hard to prevent the spread of germs from one person to another. This is important because some germs can cause infections. Routine practices are the minimum (least) steps taken to prevent and control infections while caring for all patients at all times. Additional precautions (such as contact, droplet or airborne precautions) are sometimes needed to keep germs from spreading from one patient to another. This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines included in routine practices and additional precautions. The French version of this pamphlet 1860, "Prévenir la propagation des microbes et infections : Pratiques de base et précautions supplémentaires", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1822
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35926
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1852
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Le Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) est un type de bactérie (microbe) que l’on trouve dans l’intestin. La présente brochure explique comment l’on contracte une infection à C. difficile, les symptômes, le traitement et la façon de prévenir la propagation aux autres. Si vous souhaitez obtenir plus d'information, adressez-vous à votre prestataire de soins de santé ou demandez à parler à la personne responsable de la prévention et du contrôle des infections (PCI). ; This pamphlet is a French…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
- C. difficile
- Cdiff
- Cdifficile
- CDI
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhea
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infectious diseases
- Clostridium difficile
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Clostridium difficile
- Diarrhea
- Gastroenteritis
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Le Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) est un type de bactérie (microbe) que l’on trouve dans l’intestin. La présente brochure explique comment l’on contracte une infection à C. difficile, les symptômes, le traitement et la façon de prévenir la propagation aux autres. Si vous souhaitez obtenir plus d'information, adressez-vous à votre prestataire de soins de santé ou demandez à parler à la personne responsable de la prévention et du contrôle des infections (PCI).
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)" pamphlet 0602. Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria (germ) that is found in the intestine (gut or bowel). This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment, and how you can prevent spreading it to others. If you would like more information, please ask your health care provider or ask to talk with an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Practitioner.
- Notes
- Previous title: Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1852
Prévenir la propagation des microbes et infections : pratiques de base et précautions supplémentaires
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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1860
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Les fournisseurs de soins de santé travaillent fort pour prévenir la propagation des microbes d’une personne à l’autre. Cela est important parce que certains microbes peuvent causer des infections. Les « pratiques de base » sont les mesures minimales prises en tout temps pour prévenir et contrôler les infections dans la prestation des soins aux patients. Des « précautions supplémentaires » (comme les précautions contre la transmission par contact, par gouttelettes ou par voie aérienne) sont par…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Preventing the spread of germs and infections : routine practices and additional precautions
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Infection--Prevention
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Les fournisseurs de soins de santé travaillent fort pour prévenir la propagation des microbes d’une personne à l’autre. Cela est important parce que certains microbes peuvent causer des infections. Les « pratiques de base » sont les mesures minimales prises en tout temps pour prévenir et contrôler les infections dans la prestation des soins aux patients. Des « précautions supplémentaires » (comme les précautions contre la transmission par contact, par gouttelettes ou par voie aérienne) sont parfois requises pour empêcher les microbes de se propager d’un patient à un autre. La présente brochure explique en quoi consistent les pratiques de base et les précautions supplémentaires.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Preventing the Spread of Germs and Infections: Routine Practices and Additional Precautions" pamphlet 1822. Health care providers work hard to prevent the spread of germs from one person to another. This is important because some germs can cause infections. “Routine practices” are the minimum steps taken to prevent and control infection in the care of all patients at all times. Additional precautions (such as contact, droplet or airborne precautions) are sometimes needed to keep germs from spreading from one patient to another. This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines included in routine practices and additional precautions.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1860
Viral gastroenteritis : diarrhea and vomiting
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37605
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1382
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This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, how it is treated, what infection prevention and control (IPAC) steps will be taken while you are in the hospital, and what will happen when you go home. The French version of this pamphlet 1855, "Gastro-entérite virale - Diarrhée et vomissements," is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, how it is treated, what infection prevention and control (IPAC) steps will be taken while you are in the hospital, and what will happen when you go home. The French version of this pamphlet 1855, "Gastro-entérite virale - Diarrhée et vomissements," is also available.
- Notes
- previous title: Norovirus
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1382
Gastro-entérite virale : diarrhée et vomissements
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38228
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1855
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Cette brochure explique comment vous pouvez contracter une gastro entérite virale et quels sont les symptômes. Vous y trouverez aussi de l’information sur le traitement, les mesures de prévention et de contrôle des infections (PCI) prises pendant l’hospitalisation et le retour à la maison. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1382, "Viral Gastroenteritis - Diarrhea and Vomiting". This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastr…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Cette brochure explique comment vous pouvez contracter une gastro entérite virale et quels sont les symptômes. Vous y trouverez aussi de l’information sur le traitement, les mesures de prévention et de contrôle des infections (PCI) prises pendant l’hospitalisation et le retour à la maison.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1382, "Viral Gastroenteritis - Diarrhea and Vomiting". This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, how it is treated, what infection prevention and control (IPAC) steps will be taken while you are in the hospital, and what will happen when you go home.
- Notes
- previous title: Norovirus
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1855
ERV (Entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35923
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1857
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Les entérocoques sont des bactéries souvent présentes dans notre intestin. Lorsque les entérocoques se déplacent vers d’autres parties du corps, ils peuvent provoquer une infection et rendre malade. Les antibiotiques, comme la vancomycine, sont des médicaments utilisés pour traiter certaines infections. Les entérocoques développent parfois une résistance à la vancomycine ou à d’autres antibiotiques. Quand cela se produit, on dit que les bactéries sont « résistantes » à la vancomycine et on parl…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- VRE (Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Enterococcus
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Les entérocoques sont des bactéries souvent présentes dans notre intestin. Lorsque les entérocoques se déplacent vers d’autres parties du corps, ils peuvent provoquer une infection et rendre malade. Les antibiotiques, comme la vancomycine, sont des médicaments utilisés pour traiter certaines infections. Les entérocoques développent parfois une résistance à la vancomycine ou à d’autres antibiotiques. Quand cela se produit, on dit que les bactéries sont « résistantes » à la vancomycine et on parle des entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine, ou ERV. Ce dépliant explique comment une personne contracte des ERV, comment on les détecte, les soins dispensés à l’hôpital et à la maison et la façon de prévenir la transmission des ERV.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus)" pamphlet 1752. Enterococci (plural of enterococcus) are bacteria that are commonly found in our bowel (gut). If enterococci travel to other parts of the body, they can cause an infection and make you sick. Antibiotics (such as vancomycin) are medications used to treat infections. Sometimes enterococci bacteria become unable to be destroyed by vancomycin or other antibiotics. When this happens, the bacteria are called resistant to vancomycin, and are known as vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE). This pamphlet identifies how VRE is spread, screening for VRE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading VRE.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1857
Pourquoi faisons-nous le dépistage des organismes antibiorésistants (OA)
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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1859
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Parfois, les bactéries développent la capacité de ne plus être détruites par les antibiotiques. Quand cela se produit, on dit que les bactéries (organismes) sont « résistantes » aux antibiotiques et on parle alors des organismes antibiorésistants (OA). Ce dépliant sur la prévention et le contrôle des infections (IPAC) explique comment les OA se propagent, le dépistage des OA et les raisons pour lesquelles nous procédons au dépistage des OA. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Why We Scr…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Why we screen for antibiotic-resistant organisms (AROs)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Drug Resistance, Bacterial
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Parfois, les bactéries développent la capacité de ne plus être détruites par les antibiotiques. Quand cela se produit, on dit que les bactéries (organismes) sont « résistantes » aux antibiotiques et on parle alors des organismes antibiorésistants (OA). Ce dépliant sur la prévention et le contrôle des infections (IPAC) explique comment les OA se propagent, le dépistage des OA et les raisons pour lesquelles nous procédons au dépistage des OA.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Why We Screen for Antibiotic-resistant Organisms (AROs)" pamphlet 1765. Sometimes bacteria can develop the ability to no longer be destroyed by antibiotics. When this happens, the bacteria (organisms) are called 'resistant' to antibiotics, and known as antibiotic-resistant organisms (AROs). This Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) pamphlet explains how AROs are spread, screening for AROs, and why we screen for AROs.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1859
