JIM GAUTHIER108 Park Crescent, 613 389 7765Amherstview, Ontario jgauthier2@sympatico.caK7N 1L8

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEInfection Control Practitioner (ICP)October 2003 – Present, Providence Care, KingstonON Full time ICP in a four person department for St. Mary’s of the Lake (Chronic

care/Rehabilitative Medicine/Geriatric Assessment /Palliative Care – 136 beds) and Mental Health Services (170 beds).

Duties Include: Conduct education, surveillance, policy development, and outbreak control. Act as resource for the affiliatedLong Term Care facility of the corporation.

Adjunct Lecturer2007-Present Queen’s University Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine

Infection Control PractitionerAugust 1999 – September 2003, Kingston GeneralHospital, KingstonON Full time ICP in a 3 person department Conducted most Infection Control educational sessions for facility, performed

surveillance for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the ICU, and a 2 year National study of Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunt Infections. Portfolio included ICU, Neurosurgical ward including Critical Care Unit, Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Portering and Rehabilitative Medicine. Involved extensively with revisions to the Infection Control Manual.

Chief Laboratory TechnologistMarch 1997 – August 1999, KootenayLakeRegionalHospital, Nelson, BC Manager of 17.6 FTEHospital Laboratory with an annual laboratory budget of

$1,700,000.00.Also responsible for coordination of Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety Committees.

Infection Control ConsultantJanuary 1991 – Present Consultant and lecturer on all issues related to infection prevention and control. Conducts inspections of premises (healthcare-related and other), providing a written

report on infection risks of the workplace Lectures on all aspects of healthy living (including hand hygiene, vaccination), disease

transmission, sterilization, disinfection, cleaning, construction issues in healthcare and the role of the Infection Control Practitioner in industry

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Section Head, MicrobiologyApril 1986 – February 1997, KootenayLake DistrictHospital, Nelson, BC Supervised and performed bench work in General Microbiology Laboratory including

Parasitology, Urinalysis and Chlamydia testing. Performed regional Microbiology work and provided training and consultation to several smaller laboratories. Secretary of the Infection Control Committee, and provided regional consultation in Infection Control matters.

Medical Laboratory Technologist1981 – 1986, Provincial Laboratories, CalgaryAB Assistant Section Head: Enterics and Parasitology. Experience in Microbiology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Serology and Virology.

Medical Laboratory Technologist1980 – 1981, St. Joseph’s Hospital, HamiltonON Conducted routine microbiology bench work.

EDUCATIONMohawkCollege of Applied Arts and Technology, Hamilton, Ontario

1978 – 1980 Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology Dean’s Honour's List President’s Silver Medal for Scholastic and Athletic Achievement

LICENSURECollege of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario Active Member in Good Standing 1999 – Present Authorized to practice in Biochemistry, Hematology, Histology, Bacteriology, and

Parasitology

CERTIFICATIONSCertification Board of Infection Control - Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) 1990 Recertification: 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010

CONTINUING EDUCATIONMcMasterUniversity, Hamilton, ON 1990, Infection Control Principals and Practices

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC 1991, Microbiology Basics for Infection Control – Correspondence Course

Impact Training Corporation, Trail, BC 1992, Management Skills for Supervisors

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University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario 2002, Statistics for the Sciences – Correspondence Course

St John’s Ambulance 2007 Standard First Aid with CPR Level C – 2006 Protocols 2010 Standard First Aid with CPR Level C – 2006 Protocols

3M Canada 2006 Certified Fit-Tester Respirator Program

BGF Enterprises Training 2008, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

Ontario Safety Association for Community and Healthcare (OSACH) 2008, Certified Member training, Long Term Health Care Sector Specific

Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) - (Formerly OSACH) 2010, Effective Leadership in Organizational Health Safety and Wellness

Book 1: Legislation, Standards and Codes Book 2: The Internal Responsibility System and Due Diligence Book 3: Hazard Awareness and Control Book 4: Incident/Event Causation and Investigation

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSActiveInfection Prevention and Control(IPAC) Canada 1990 – Present Member of Board of Directors, Technologist Representative, 1992–1994 Founder of Oncology Interest Group, 2003

Chair 2003-2004 Founder of Mental Health Interest Group, 2005

Chair 2005 - 2009 Manager of Web Discussion Board 2003 – 2012

Member of committee to revise Discussion Board into a Question area for members National Scientific Program Committee, LTC Member, 2006-2007 Co-Chair, Scientific Program Committee, 2009 National Conference St. John’s NL Chair, Scientific Program Committee, 2010 National Conference, VancouverBC Past President 2013 (President Elect 2011, President 2012, National Conference Chair

2014)

IPAC-Eastern Ontario 1999 – Present President Elect, President (2 years), Past President 2000–2003 President Elect, President, Past President 2005-2007

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College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario Member in good standing 1999-Present

Ontario Society of Medical Technologists 2010- Present (Professional Liability Insurer)

Past MembershipsCanadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science Inactive Member 1999 – 2005 Active Member 1980 - 1999

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 1992–1999, 2003

British Columbia Professionals in Infection Control 1997–1999

American Society of Microbiology 1986–1997

British Columbia Society of Medical Technologists 1986–1999 Vice President 1988, on conference planning committee, 1989

POSTERSVRE: Ramifications of Differences in Isolation Practices Gauthier J, Poole K, McFeeters A, McIntyre S. Oral poster presentation for the CHICA-Canada National Conference, Ottawa ON, June

2013

Championing Infection Control Facilitators for an Interprofessional Infection Control Simulation Lab: CHICA-Eastern Ontario Rocks! Gauthier J, McFeeters A, Poole K, Hope L, Potter J, Campbell D, McLaren S, Lupenette

MA, Montroy B, Carter B, Knapp A, Burns P, Lawrie C Poster presentation2013 CHICA-Canada National Conference, Ottawa ON

Pre-licensure Health Professional Students’ Clinical and Interprofessional Skills in a Complex Infection Control Simulation Luctkar-Flude M, Hopkins-Rosseel D, Pulling C, McGraw R, Gauthier J, Baker C IPE Sims and Roundtable Discussion at the 1st SSH-NLN Symposium on

Interprofessional Education in Healthcare Simulation, San Diego, California, January 2012.

Development of an Interprofessional Educational Module on Infection Control Using High Fidelity Patient Simulation Hopkins-Rosseel D, Luctkar-Flude M, Pulling C, McGraw R, Gauthier J, Baker C

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Poster presentationat the World Confederation for Physical Therapy 16th International WCPT Congress, Amsterdam, Holland, June 2011

Interactive Infection Control Education: Learning by Getting Your Hands Dirty Zoutman D, Gauthier J*, Pinchin S. Oral Poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, TorontoON *Winner of the Best Oral Presentation

An Infection Control Inter-Professional Simulation Lab Gauthier J, Allen J, Zoutman D. Oral poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, TorontoON

Using 4th Year Student Nursing Project to Enhance Infection Control Education to Personal Support Workers Gauthier J, Bosa R, MacPherson C. Poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, TorontoON

Introductory Infection Control Education for Rehabilitation Masters Students: Keeping it Fun Hope L, Poole K, Davis A, Gauthier J, Cooper S, Zoutman D. Poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, TorontoON

Walking the Walk – Housekeeper for a Day Gauthier J, Zoutman D. Poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, Toronto ON

Antibiotic Resistant Organisms and Antibiotic Practices in Canadian Long-Term Care Facilities: Focusing on the Relationship of Infection Surveillance and Control Activities and Antibiotic Practices with MRSA Rates.

Zoutman D, Ford DB, Gauthier J. Oral presentation 2009 CHICA-National Conference,St. John’s NL.

The Relationship of Infection Surveillance and Control Activities and Influenza Rates in Canadian Long-Term Care Facilities. Zoutman D, Ford DB, Gauthier J. Poster presentation 2009CHICA-National Conference,St. John’s NL.

Yearly Didactic Infection Control Education of Medical Students at Queen’s University Gauthier J, Poole K, Zoutman D, Moffat S, Allen J, Cooper S, Knapp A, Davis A,

Campbell D. Oral Presentation 2008 CHICA-Canada National Conference, MontrealQC

Who Wants to be an Infection Control Millionaire – The Sequel Gauthier J, Poole K, Zoutman D, Gibson M, Campbell D. 2008 CHICA-Canada National Conference, MontrealQC

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A Monthly Site Specific Construction / Renovation / Repairs Review Meeting: Improving Interdepartmental Communication Poole K, Gauthier J, Campbell D, Zoutman D, Kirkwood G. 2008 CHICA-Canada National Conference, MontrealQC

Clinical Clerk Knowledge of Basic Infection control – Use of a Wireless Audience Response System Gauthier J*, Poole K, Zoutman D, Davidson L, Gibson M. Oral Presentation 2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference, Edmonton, AB

A Cross Canada Survey of Infection Control Resources and Programming in Long-Term Care Facilities Zoutman DE*, Ford BD, Gauthier J. Oral Presentation 2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference, Edmonton, AB

Survey of Infection Control Resources and Programming in Long-Term Care Facilities in Ontario Zoutman DE*, Ford BD, Gauthier J. Oral Presentation2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference, LondonON

Developing Content for the Infection Prevention and Control Core Competencies Across the Continuum of Care – The Ontario Experience Boyd NL, Augustin A, Barry C, Bruneau MA, Card ML, Gauthier J, Hauge H, Limerick

W, Van Horne E, Wray R. Oral Presentation2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference, LondonON

Outbreak of MRSA Detected through Occupational Health Gauthier J, Zoutman DE, Campbell D, Lloyd L. Providence Continuing Care Centre 2005 CHICA National Conference, Winnipeg MB

Time Interval from Exposure to Detection of MRSA…Culturing Once is Not Enough. Gauthier J, McDonald S, Zoutman D, Siebel J. Kingston General Hospital 2004 CHICA National Conference, Calgary AB

Reduction of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia – A Multidisciplinary Approach Gauthier J, Zoutman D, VAP Task Group. Kingston GeneralHospital Oral Presentation 2002 CHICA National Conference – St. John’sNF.

PUBLICATIONSReviewer American Journal of Infection Control

Article for Publication, Spring 2007, article was withdrawn after review Exposure to hospital roommates as a risk factor for health care-associated infections.

2010;38:173-181 Nursing Foot Care Management, 2nd Edition, (Lazenby) 2005

Infection Control Chapter

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APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology 2005 Behavioral Health Chapter

Queen’s University School of Rehabilitation Therapy 2009 – Second Reader Student Master’s Submission on Infection Control Issues

Canadian Journal of Infection Control Spring 2009 – How you can influence the CHICA-Canada National Education

Conference (co-author with Donna Moralejo, Gerry Hansen) Spring 2005 – An outbreak of viral gastroenteritis in a mental health facility: you’re not

in acute care anymore, Toto! Fall 2004 – Enhancing your image: Human Resources and Infection Control working

together to raise awareness of Providence Continuing Care Center (PCCC) (co-author with Indira Naraine, PCCC Human Resources)

Fall 2004 – Hospital clean versus construction clean- is there a difference? Winter 2003- The community clergy and SARS: an educational opportunity Summer 2003 – Infection Control and Oncology Spring 2003 – Profile of an ICP (Interviewed by the Journal)

American Journal of Infection Control A cross-Canada survey of infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities.

Zoutman D, Ford BD, Gauthier J. 2009;37:358-363

Focus- Journal of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario Volume 3(1) 2005 - Infection Control and the Laboratory Technologist

LECTURINGQueen’s University (Kingston, ON) Online Basic Infection Control Course Co-Coordinator / Lecturer (2005-2013)

Disinfection and Sterilization Presentation (3 of 6 lectures) Routine Practices and Transmission Based Precautions (3 of 6 lectures)

1st Year Nursing (2002 – 2013) Basic Infection Control (as part of Introductory Microbiology)

1st Year Medical Students (2000 – 2012) Blood Borne Pathogens Basic Sterilization and Disinfection Modified to an interactive workshop in 2010 with hands on scenarios

Interprofessional Simulation Laboratory for Infection Control Principles (2012-2013) 2nd Year Medical, 2nd Year Nursing and 2nd Year Physical Medicine Students Provided didactic lecture before students participated in 4 scenarios

2nd Year Physical Therapy (2001 – 2009) Handwashing Laboratory

1st Year Rehabilitative Medicine (2010 – 2012) RPAP workshop utilizing 3 stations for rotation of the students

2nd – 4th Year Nursing (2004-2008)

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Orientation to Infection Control in the Kingston Hospitals (prior to clinical placement)

Helped coordinate an online module and quiz to replace this lecture for 2009 onwards.

St. Lawrence College (Kingston, ON) 2nd Year Nursing and Registered Practical Nursing (1999 – 2003)

MRSA, VRE, Tell You What They Mean to Me, and The Poop on C. difficile 2nd Year Nursing and Registered Practical Nursing (2003 – 2004)

SARS – The Canadian Experience

2nd – 4th Year Nursing (With Laurentian University) (2009-10) Helped coordinate an online module and quiz for student orientation

SelkirkCollege (Nelson, BC) 3rd Year Nursing (1995 – 1999)

Basic Microbiology and How to Take a Swab

LVRogersHigh School (Nelson, BC) Grade 12 Biology (1993 – 1997)

Application of Grade 12 Biology to Medical Laboratory Technology Included culture plates pre-inoculated, then analyzed with the class

Grade 11 Science and Technology (1995-1999) Toured students through laboratory outlining how technology has changed our world Provided tour of morgue to discuss high risk behaviors

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTAccreditation Canada, Ottawa ON Member of Infection Prevention and Control Working Group

Revised and Updated Standard 5 for release in January 2014

Queen’s University, Kingston ON 2011 Health Science Student Simulation Laboratory – Infection Control Scenarios

Laboratory combining first and second year Medical, Nursing and Rehab students solving Infection Control problems (Article Pending)

2009 Health Science Student Simulation Laboratory – Infection Control Scenarios Laboratory combining senior Medical, Nursing and Rehab students solving Infection

Control problems

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, TorontoON Member of Core Competency Project (2005-2006), subcommittee of Provincial

Infections Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) Development of Core Competencies and educational material to be taught to all

health care providers in Ontario First three modules released 2008

Member of Regional Infection Control Project (2005), subcommittee of PIDAC Develop Terms of Reference, Positions Required, Job Descriptions and Deliverables

Expected

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INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

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March 2014 International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC) Conference (Malta)VRE and CDI: Soiling the Environment, Time to Stop

August 2013 Infection Prevention and Control Nurses College New Zealand Nurses Organization Bi-Annual Conference (Palmerston North, NZ)Intrepid JourneysSpecimen Collection – More than Peeing in a CupTeacher, Teacher, Can you Teach Me? Effective Presentations

October 2012 International Federation of Infection Control (Zagreb Croatia)Outbreaks That Don't Follow the Rules

May 2012 Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare ProfessionalsBug Basics – Microbiology for Everyone

May 2012 The Michigan Society for Infection Prevention and Control (Lansing, MI)Specimen Collection

April 2010 The Michigan Society for Infection Prevention and Control (Lansing MI)Basic Microbiology – From Swab to RequisitionThe Physics of Flying Feces

September 2009 Infection Prevention Society, (Harrogate, United Kingdom)Outbreak in a Mental Health FacilityNorovirus – A Lecture for Care Home Staff

May 2009 Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare ProfessionalsPortal of Entry – The Missing Link?

April 2009 The Michigan Society for Infection Prevention and Control (Lansing MI)Acronym Madness: What do you Need to Know?

March 2008 Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare ProfessionalsBasic Microbiology – Part of the Basic Infection Control Series

October 2006 Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare ProfessionalsThe Physics of Flying Feces

November 2005 Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare ProfessionalsInfection Control in the Physician’s Office

October 2004 Montana Hospital Association Convention, (Billings, Montana)SARS – The Canadian ExperienceBasic Microbiology for NursesHow to Take a Swab, and When to Panic with the Results

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September 2004 Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare ProfessionalsInfection Control in Day Cares

November 2003 Pittsburgh Chapter, Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) (via Videoconference)SARS – The Canadian Experience

October 2003 Inland Northwest Chapter, APIC (Spokane, Washington)SARS – The Canadian ExperienceMRSA Screening is Cost EffectiveAlcohol Hand Sanitizers – How Strong is Strong Enough

REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PRESENTATIONSMay 2014 IPAC Canada National Conference, Halifax NS

Why Granny Gets Sick – Training the Non-Regulated Health Care Worker

May 2014 Canadian Patient Safety Institute (Teleclass)Canadian Hand Hygiene Auditing Results

March 2014 Ontario Hospital Association (Toronto, ON)Hot topics in Infection Control – Question and Answer session

October 2013 Grey Bruce Health Unit/HUPIC (Owen Sound ON)My Day as a HousekeeperRoutine Practices for Housekeeping

October 2013 South Bruce Grey Health Centre (Durham ON)Routine Practices for Housekeepers

May 2013 Specialty Care (Vaughan ON)Patient and Visitor Involvement in Hand Hygiene – The Missing Link

May 2013 Ontario Healthcare Housekeeper's Association (Kingston ON)Routine Practices in Housekeeping

May 2013 Association des Infirmières en Prévention des Infections (Montreal PQ)My Day as a Housekeeper

April 2013 Canadian Patient Safety Institute – Stop! Clean Your Hands Day Lecture SeriesPatient and Visitor Involvement: The Hand Hygiene Missing Link(http://www.handhygiene.ca/English/Events/StopCleanYourHandsDay/WebinarSeries/Pages/Patient-and-Visitor-Involvement-The-Hand-Hygiene-Missing-Link.aspx)

November 2012 Canadian Patient Safety Institute – National Patient Safety Week

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(Edmonton ON)Hand Hygiene: Why is this Still an Issue?

September 2012 14th Annual Infectious Disease Conference, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (Windsor ON)Portal of Entry: The Missing Link

June 2012 Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (Gatineau PQ)Infection Control as a Career Alternative for Laboratory Technologists

May 2012 Ontario Healthcare Housekeeper's Association (Welland ON)Living the Life of a Housekeeper

March 2012 CHICA Montreal (Montreal PQ)Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste ManagementBasic Microbiology

February 2012 CHICA Southwestern Ontario (Presented via Videoconference)Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management

January 2012 CHICA Eastern Ontario (Kingston ON)Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management

January 2012 Southwestern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network (London, ON)Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management

November 2011 PICNet Education Day (Vancouver BC)Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management

October 2011 Chatham-Kent Infection Control Conference (Chatham, ON)Portal of Entry – The Missing LinkA 20:20 Look at 2020: IPAC in the Next Decade

October 2011 Hastings Prince Edward Counties Health Unit (Belleville ON)Long Term Care Outbreaks – Under Siege

October 2011 Oxford County Outbreak Management Day (Woodstock, ON)An Look at PIDAC’s Environmental Document- Housekeeper for a Day

September 2011 CHICA Newfoundland/Labrador Provincial Conference (St. John’s NL)Supporting IPAC When it is Not Your JobLong Term Care Outbreaks – Under SiegeEvening Workshop: Basic Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental Office

September 2011 CHICA-HUPIC Chapter Meeting (Owen Sound ON)

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Granny’s Got a Bug: Unique Issues in Long Term CareEvening Workshop: Basic Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental Office

September 2011 CHICA-Northeastern Ontario Conference (Sudbury ON)Leadership

September 2011 CHICA-Simcoe Muskoka Chapter Meeting (Orillia ON)Granny’s Got a Bug: Unique Issues in Long Term Care

June 2011 CHICA-Canada National Conference (Toronto ON)Bending the Rules, Without Breaking the PrinicplesA 2020 Look at 2020

April 2011 Canadian Association of Environmental Managers (CAEM) Can Clean Conference (Toronto ON)Walking the Walk, My Day as a Housekeeper

October 2010 Diversicare (Toronto ON)Physics of Flying Feces

October 2010 Hasting-Prince Edward Health Unit (Belleville ON)Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

May-June 2010 CHICA-Canada National Conference (Vancouver BC)Basic Microbiology – From Swab to RequisitionExcelling at Excel©I’d Thought You’d Never Ask!

October 2009 C-KICC (Chatham-Kent Infection Control Committee) Education Day (Chatham, ON)Basic MicrobiologyDo Acronyms Scare You?

September 2009 Sudbury Regional Hospital (Sudbury ON)Outbreak in an Acute Mental Health Facility

September 2009 Niagara Region Public Health( Niagara ON)The Basics of Routine PracticesThe Physics of Flying Feces

June 2009 Northeastern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network MRSARoad Show( Sudbury ON)MRSA Best Practices (PIDAC Document)MRSA in Special Populations

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May 2009 CHICA-Canada National Conference (St. John’s NL)Conference Survival SkillsBasic Microbiology

October 2008 Toronto Practitioners in Infection Control MRSA Road Show (Toronto, ON)MRSA in Special Populations

October 2008 Mississauga Halton Infection Control Network (Mississauga, ON)Acronym MadnessPhysics of Flying Feces

September 2008 CHICA-EO Regional Conference (Kingston, ON)Bugs Gone Bad Workshop (3 hours)

June 2008 CHICA-Canada National Conference (Montreal, QC)Questions that Caused a PauseSpecimen Collection for Infection Control Practitioners

April 2008 Infection Prevention and Control Workshop for Community Agencies (Hamilton ON)Acronym Madness

April 2008 Mississauga Halton Infection Control Network PSW Education Day (Mississauga ON)Acronym MadnessPhysics of Flying Feces

February 2008 Third Annual Conference on Enhancing Safety in Home, Community and Long Term Care (Edmonton, AB)Prioritizing Infection Control Resources

February 2008 CHICA – Eastern Ontario Meeting (Kingston, ON)Effective Education

February 2008 South Eastern Ontario Infection Control Network Education Day (Kingston, ON)Vanquishing VRE – Confronting a Mighty Microbe

November 2007 North Eastern Ontario Infection Control Network – Via Videoconference (Sudbury, ON)Acronym Madness

November 2007 Algoma Regional Infection Control Conference (Sault Ste. Marie, ON)

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Personal Protective Equipment

October 2007 C-KICC (Chatham-Kent Infection Control Committee) Education Day (Chatham, ON)Achoo on You, What to Do?Cleanliness is a Fine Life Preserver

October 2007 North Simcoe Long Term Care Education Day (Barrie, ON)A Day in the Life of an IPCPPathophysiology of the ElderlyRoutine Practices Update (Complete half day session)

October 2007 York Region Health Services (Toronto, ON)Prioritizing Resources in Long Term Care

September 2007 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health(Fergus, ON)Achoo on You, What to Do?

August 2007 Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (Ottawa, ON)The Long Term Perspective – New Guidelines

June 2007 CHICA-Canada National Conference (Edmonton, AB)Infection Prevention and Control Silly Questions – What is the weirdest thing you have been asked about?

May 2007 CHICA-HANDIC and Regional Infection Control Network (Hamilton, ON)Gastroenteritis – A Flyball You Don’t Want to Catch)

March 2007 Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (Toronto, ON)Pandemic Planning, Hot Topics, Old and New Bugs

March 2007 (presented 3 times in Region)

South Eastern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network (Brockville, Kingston, Belleville, ON)Routine Practices in Long-Term CareThe Poop on Pets

February 2007 Waterloo-Wellington Infection Control Network (Guelph, ON)The Challenges of ARO’s in Long-Term Care

October 2006 Montreal PI (Chapter of CHICA-Canada) (Montreal, QC)Basic MicrobiologyAchoo on You, What to Do?

October 2006 Northwestern Ontario Infection Control Network Education Day

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(Thunder Bay, ON)Achoo on You, What to Do?Surveillance in Long Term Care

October 2006 CHICA-Central Ontario Education Day (Peterborough, ON)Achoo on you, what to do?

October 2006 C-KICC (Chatham-Kent Infection Control Committee) Education Day (Chatham, ON)The Physics of Flying Feces

October 2006 CHICA-Nova Scotia Education Day (Halifax, NS)Teacher, teacher, can you Teach Me? (Keynote speaker on Effective Education)

September 2006 CHICA-Eastern Ontario Regional Conference (Kingston, ON)3 hour mini-symposiaPathophysiology of the ElderlyBasics of Infection Control

May 2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference (London, ONA Day in the Life of an ICP – Got Your Runners On?Prioritizing Resources in LTC Infection ControlOutbreak of MRSA in a LTC Facility

April 2006 Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists – Eastern Section (Kingston, ON)Achoo on You, What to Do? – A Presentation on Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI)

November 2005 SOPIC Regional Infection Control Conference (London, ON)MRSA, VRE – Forget About It!Pathophysiology of the ElderlySurveillance in LTC

October 2005 Radiology Nurses of Eastern Ontario (Kingston, ON)Community Acquired MRSA

October 2005 Emergency Nurses Association of Ontario – Eastern Branch (Kingston, ON)Achoo on You, What to Do?

October 2005 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Public Health Bug Busters Conference (Smith Falls, ON)Busting Bugs, A Disinfection Primer

June 2005 HANDIC Regional Infection Control Conference (Hamilton, ON)

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Stayin’Alive - Development of the MOHLTC Core Competencies

October 2004 andFebruary 2004

Kingston Regional Footcare Conference (Kingston ON)Basic Infection ControlIntroduction to Sterilization and Disinfection

March 2004 Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) TeleclassHot Tubs and Hydrotherapy – Infection Control Soup

October 2003 Access Centre for Hastings and PrinceEdwardCountiesConference on AgingRisk Factors for Infection in the Elderly

October 2003 alPHa TeleclassInfection Control in Day Cares

October 2003 Eastern Ontario Professionals in Infection Control (EOPIC)Mini-Symposia (3 hour pre-conference function) (Kingston ON)Basic Microbiology for NursesHow To Take a SwabHow to Interpret Microbiology Reports

October 2003 Ottawa Organization for Professionals in Infection Control (OOPIC)Education Day (Ottawa ON)How to Interpret Microbiology Reports

May 2003 Skin and Wound Assessment Team (SWAT) Regional Conference (Brockville, ON)Interpretation of Microbiology Results

May 2002 SWAT Regional Conference (Brockville, ON)Basic Microbiology

September 1997 Joint Alberta Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (ASMLT) / British Columbia Society of Medical Technologists (BCSMT) Provincial conference(Calgary AB)Infection Control as a Career Alternative for Laboratory TechnologistsA case study on Leishmaniasis

June 1996 Community and Hospital Infection Control Association – Canada (CHICA-Canada) National ConferencePre-Conference Education Day(Vancouver, BC)Collecting Lab Specimens in the Peri-natal Period

October 1989 BCSMT Congress (Fairmont Hot Springs, BC)Bacterial Vaginosis – Handling Genital Specimens in the Small Lab

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CONSULTINGARJOHUNTLEIGHCanada 2010 North America Product Manager Meeting

Full day meeting to discuss Infection Control, Current Trends, Design Issue Challenges 2006 Canadian Sales Meeting, OrlandoFlorida

Infection Control Practitioners: Who We Are, What We Do, and How to Talk to Us Regional Question and Answer

2005 North American Sales Meeting, Bromont, Quebec Disinfection Basics Infection Control Practitioners: Who We Are, What We Do, and How to Talk to Us

Burlington, ON HaltonDistrictSchool Board

Assistance with Pandemic Influenza Planning and Routine Practices for Staff

Belleville, ON McQuigge Lodge

On Site Infection Control Inspection Presentation of 3 different educational sessions

Lakeview Manor Presentation of Basic Infection Control Principles

Brockville, ON Upper Canada School Board – Pandemic Planning Education Day

Infection Control for Custodial Staff

EcolabMember of Scientific Advisory Group (2003-2004)

Hamilton, ON RJ Smith Dental Laboratories (2007, 2009)

Basic Microbiology Infection Control in the Dental Office

Dermody Funeral Home Infection Control in the Funeral Industry

Kingston, ON AllCare Home Care Service Providers

Infection Control in Home Care Community Care Access Centre

Infection Control in Home Care Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants of Eastern ON

Infectious Risks in the Dental Office Fairmont Home

Routine Practices

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Helen Henderson Retirement Home Routine Practices

Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) Health and Safety Committee Presentation on Infection Control for Custodial Staff

Paramed Routine Practices in Home Care

LefargeCanada Presentation on Routine Practices for Industrial First Aid Attendants

Meiko 2014 International Sales Meeting, Munich Germany

Presentation on Chain of Transmission, Basic Microbiology, Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms, ICP Roles and Responsibilities

Answered sales representatives questions

Specialty Care Resident and Visitor Involvement – Hand Hygiene

Virox – JohnsonDiversey 2008 Sales Manager Education

Infection Control Practitioners: Who We Are, What We Do, and How to Talk to Us

British Columbia Several nursing homes, dental offices, medical clinics, optometrist offices and

schools utilized presentations on Basic Infection Control, and Staying Healthy in the Workplace.

VOLUNTEER AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESBayridgeSecondary SchoolCo-ChairSchool Council 2005-06Communications Representative 2006-07

LancasterDrivePublic SchoolChair or Co-ChairSchool Council 2001 – 2005

Limestone District School BoardCo-Chair Parent Liaison Committee 2002- 2006

Kingston Minor Ball Hockey AssociationAssistant Coach

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2004-2005Kingston Pacer’s Basketball LeagueAssistant Coach 1999 – 2006

Kingston Clippers Soccer LeagueAssistant Coach (two teams) 1999 – 2002

Nelson Little TheatreBoard of Directors 1990 – 1995

Nelson Capitol TheatreBoard of Directors 1988 – 1990

Community TheatrePerformed in numerous theatrical productions in Hamilton, Calgary, Nelson and Kingston, including learning to tap dance in 2003.