Animal visits
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36513
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1954
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Spending time with animals is good for our mental health and happiness. Any dog allowed to visit should be on a leash until it reaches your room. 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
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] 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. Any dog allowed to visit should be on a leash until it reaches your room. 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
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, "Clostridium 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, "Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 0602
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
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1852
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Le Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) est une 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. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Clostridium difficile (C. diff)" pamphlet 0602. Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a bacteria (germ) found in the bowel. This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment and how…
- 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
- 2017
- 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 Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) est une 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.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Clostridium difficile (C. diff)" pamphlet 0602. Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a bacteria (germ) found in the bowel. This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment and how you can prevent spreading it to others.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1852
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
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2234
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Enterobacteriaceae are a family of bacteria that are naturally found in the gut (digestive system). Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae are bacteria that have become resistant to a group of antibiotics known as carbapenems. This means these antibiotics cannot prevent the growth of the bacteria anymore. This pamphlet explains how CPE is spread, why CPE is a concern, how to know if you have CPE, and how long you may have CPE. Infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines for your care…
- 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
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 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
- Enterobacteriaceae are a family of bacteria that are naturally found in the gut (digestive system). Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae are bacteria that have become resistant to a group of antibiotics known as carbapenems. This means these antibiotics cannot prevent the growth of the bacteria anymore. This pamphlet explains how CPE is spread, why CPE is a concern, how to know if you have CPE, and how long you may have CPE. Infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines for your care in the hospital and at home are explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 2234
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
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1857
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Les entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine (ERV) ne sont pas une maladie. Les entérocoques sont des bactéries souvent présentes dans notre intestin. La vancomycine est un antibiotique utilisé pour traiter certaines infections. Les entérocoques développent parfois la capacité de ne plus être détruits par la vancomycine ou d’autres antibiotiques. Quand cela se produit, on dit que les bactéries sont « résistantes » à la vancomycine et on parle alors des entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine (…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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
- 2017
- 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 résistants à la vancomycine (ERV) ne sont pas une maladie. Les entérocoques sont des bactéries souvent présentes dans notre intestin. La vancomycine est un antibiotique utilisé pour traiter certaines infections. Les entérocoques développent parfois la capacité de ne plus être détruits par la vancomycine ou d’autres antibiotiques. Quand cela se produit, on dit que les bactéries sont « résistantes » à la vancomycine et on parle alors des entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine (ERV). La présente brochure explique comment une personne contracte les 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. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is not a disease. Enterococci (plural of enterococcus) are bacteria that are commonly found in our bowel (gut). Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat some infections. Enterococci sometimes develop the ability to no longer be destroyed by vancomycin or other antibiotics. When this happens, the bacteria are called “resistant” to vancomycin, and known as vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE). This pamphlet identifies how you get VRE, 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, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1857
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, "L’hygiène des mains pour les patients, les résidents et les clients", 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, "L’hygiène des mains pour les patients, les résidents et les clients", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Hand hygiene for patients, residents & clients
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1036
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. We focus on preventing the spread of infection on Nova Scotia Health facilities. All facilities work with 1 or more Infection Control Practitioners (ICP). Their role is to help other health care providers prevent and control infections by: providing education to all health care providers and volunteers, promoting good hand hygiene and other infection prevention and control practices,…
- 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. We focus on preventing the spread of infection on Nova Scotia Health facilities. All facilities work with 1 or more Infection Control Practitioners (ICP). Their role is to help other health care providers prevent and control infections by: providing education to all health care providers and volunteers, promoting good hand hygiene and other infection prevention and control practices, keeping track of infections, managing outbreaks, and providing guidance to health care teams on pandemic restrictions and procedures. Infection prevention and control is an important part of patient safety. About 1 in 9 patients will get an infection while in the hospital. Common infections that patients in the hospital may develop include: C. diff (linked to antibiotic use), pneumonia (lung infection), bladder infections, and wound infections. 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
L’hygiène des mains pour les patients, les résidents et les clients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35834
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1781
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
L’hygiène des mains est la principale 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, avec des instructions précises et des illustrations. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Hand Hygiene for Patients, Residents & Clients" pamphlet 1036. Hand h…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Hand hygiene for patients, residents & clients
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- 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 principale 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, avec des instructions précises et des illustrations.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Hand Hygiene for Patients, Residents & Clients" pamphlet 1036. Hand hygiene is the number one 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 instructions.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention & Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1781
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
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1764
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Staphylococcus aureus (staph) are bacteria that are commonly found on the skin and mucous membranes (nose) of healthy people. About 1 in 3 people are carriers. Most staph bacteria are easily treated with antibiotics if they cause an infection. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph infection that is resistant to the antibiotics that are usually used to treat staph infections. This pamphlet explains how MRSA is spread, screening for MRSA, infection prevention and c…
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- 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
- 2021
- 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
- Staphylococcus aureus (staph) are bacteria that are commonly found on the skin and mucous membranes (nose) of healthy people. About 1 in 3 people are carriers. Most staph bacteria are easily treated with antibiotics if they cause an infection. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph infection that is resistant to the antibiotics that are usually used to treat staph infections. This pamphlet explains how MRSA is spread, screening for MRSA, infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines for your care in the hospital and at home, and how long you may have 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
Pourquoi faisons-nous le dépistage des organismes antibiorésistants (OA)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35924
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1859
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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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- 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
- 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
Prévenir la propagation des microbes et infections : pratiques de base et précautions supplémentaires
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35927
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1860
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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
- 2017
- 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
Prévention et contrôle des infections
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35142
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1216
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Le rôle du département de prévention et de contrôle des infections est d’aider le personnel et les médecins à prévenir la transmission d’infections aux patients. La prévention et le contrôle des infections jouent un rôle important dans la sécurité des patients. Environ un patient sur neuf souffrira d’une infection pendant son hospitalisation. Parmi les infections que les patients peuvent attraper pendant leur séjour à l’hôpital, il y a la diarrhée causée par la bactérie C difficile, la pneumoni…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Infection prevention and control
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infectious diseases
- Infection Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cross infection--Prevention
- Abstract
- Le rôle du département de prévention et de contrôle des infections est d’aider le personnel et les médecins à prévenir la transmission d’infections aux patients. La prévention et le contrôle des infections jouent un rôle important dans la sécurité des patients. Environ un patient sur neuf souffrira d’une infection pendant son hospitalisation. Parmi les infections que les patients peuvent attraper pendant leur séjour à l’hôpital, il y a la diarrhée causée par la bactérie C difficile, la pneumonie (une infection pulmonaire) et une infection de la vessie. Les plaies des patients peuvent aussi s’infecter. Si vous avez des questions ou des inquiétudes à propos de la prévention et du contrôle des infections, adressez-vous à l’un ou l’autre de vos fournisseurs de soins ou demandez qu’on fasse venir le professionnel en contrôle des infections de votre section.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1441, “Infection Prevention and Control". The role of the Infection Prevention and Control team is to help other health care providers prevent and control infections by: tracking infections, promoting good hand hygiene and other infection control practices, managing an outbreak or outbreaks, and providing education to all health care providers and volunteers. Infection prevention and control is an important part of patient safety. About one in nine patients will get an infection while in hospital. Common infections may include C. difficile diarrhea, pneumonia (a lung infection), bladder infections and wound infections. 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.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1216
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, "La saison de la grippe et du rhume : quoi faire quand vous êtes à l’hôpital," 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
La saison de la grippe et du rhume : quoi faire quand vous êtes à l’hôpital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35488
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1552
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Cette brochure explique les principales différences entre le rhume et la grippe. Des renseignements sur le diagnostic, les symptômes et la propagation de la maladie sont fournis. Des renseignements sur la façon de vous protéger et de protéger les autres contre la grippe, sur les mesures à prendre si vous contractez la grippe et sur les médicaments disponibles sont également fournis. Vous apprendrez aussi quoi faire si vous présentez des symptômes de la grippe ou du rhume alors que vous êtes à l…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- Cold & flu season : taking care while you're in the hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cold (Disease)
- Influenza
- Abstract
- Cette brochure explique les principales différences entre le rhume et la grippe. Des renseignements sur le diagnostic, les symptômes et la propagation de la maladie sont fournis. Des renseignements sur la façon de vous protéger et de protéger les autres contre la grippe, sur les mesures à prendre si vous contractez la grippe et sur les médicaments disponibles sont également fournis. Vous apprendrez aussi quoi faire si vous présentez des symptômes de la grippe ou du rhume alors que vous êtes à l'hôpital.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Cold & Flu Season: Taking Care While You're in the Hospital" pamphlet 1551. This pamphlet explains the main differences between the common cold and the flu. Information on symptoms and how each illness is spread is provided. How to protect yourself and others from getting the flu, instructions for what to do if you get the flu, and medicines available are listed. What to expect if you have cold or flu-like symptoms while in the hospital is also outlined.
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- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1552
SARM (Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35928
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1858
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Les Staphylococcus aureus sont des bactéries que l’on trouve habituellement sur la peau et les muqueuses (nez) de personnes en santé. S’ils causent une infection, la plupart des staphylocoques se traitent facilement au moyen d’antibiotiques. Le Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline (SARM) est une infection à un staphylocoque résistant aux antibiotiques habituellement utilisés pour traiter les infections staphylococciques. La présente brochure explique comment se transmet le SARM, co…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control
- Alternate Title
- SARM (Staph aureus résistant à la méthicilline)
- MRSA (Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus)
- MRSA (Methicillin-resistant staph aureus)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- MRSA
- Drug Resistance, Bacterial
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Staphylococcal infections
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Les Staphylococcus aureus sont des bactéries que l’on trouve habituellement sur la peau et les muqueuses (nez) de personnes en santé. S’ils causent une infection, la plupart des staphylocoques se traitent facilement au moyen d’antibiotiques. Le Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline (SARM) est une infection à un staphylocoque résistant aux antibiotiques habituellement utilisés pour traiter les infections staphylococciques. La présente brochure explique comment se transmet le SARM, comment on le détecte, les soins à l’hôpital et à la maison et la durée pendant laquelle vous pouvez avoir le SARM.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)" pamphlet 1764. Staphylococcus aureus (staph) are bacteria that are commonly found on the skin and mucous membranes (nose) of healthy people. About 1 in 3 people are carriers. Most staph bacteria are easily treated with antibiotics if they cause an infection. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph infection that is resistant to the antibiotics that are usually used to treat staph infections. This pamphlet explains how MRSA is spread, screening for MRSA, infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines for your care in the hospital and at home, and how long you may have MRSA.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control
- Pamphlet Number
- 1858
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
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1752
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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 pamph…
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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
- 2021
- 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
- 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. 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
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0057
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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.
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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 (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
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
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1765
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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. The French version of this pamphlet 1859, "Pourquoi faisons-nous le dépistage des organismes antibiorésistants (OA)", is also available.
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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
- 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
- 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. 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
