Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a slow-moving tsunami now coming fast Members of University Health Network's Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy share why there is no time to waste in slowing down the onslaught of AMR Read the full story via Healthy Debate ow.ly/bECz50LKaCz

What can you do about #AMR? Pretty basic stuff that, in aggregate, leads to big changes. Let Jenny Curran show you. University Health Network #WAAW2022 vm.tiktok.com/ZMFHwSw4Y/

Antibiotic resistance is scary, but the good news is there is lots we can do to help slow it down. This years theme for #WAAW22 is “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together”. It’s a team sport and we all have a part to play. As a patient, here’s what you can do🧵

What are you doing tomorrow at 12pm EST? Consider tuning into this AMR webinar! #AntimicrobialAwarenessWeek

New from Susy Hota MD MSc, Alon Vaisman, IPAC UHN, Eddy Fan Healthcare-associated infections were common among patients with COVID-19 receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, with a substantial associated burden of broad-spectrum antimicrobial use. 📄: doi.org/10.1017/ice.20…

From our IPAC family to yours, wishing everyone a calm and healthy 2023! 🦠 😷 #Welcome2023 #goodbye2022 #HappyNewYear University Health Network

On International Women's Day, we celebrate all women - with a special shout out to the women of our team! The women in our IPAC team are: Inspiring 🌟Powerful 🌟Phenomenal 🌟Change-makers And we wouldn't have it any other way! #InternationalWomensDay University Health Network #IPAC IPAC Canada

Did you know IPAC Canada has a Mentorship program available to our members? Learn more about becoming a Mentor or Mentee: ipac-canada.org/mentorship-pro…

Today is International Infection Preventionists Day! A day to recognize the integral role that IPs play in preventing the spread of infections! #InternationalIPDay #InfectionControl #IPACtwitter IPAC Canada APIC

Last week, our team had a seed planting activity hosted by University Health Network Wellness team! It was a great #WellnessActivity added to our hectic day to help incorporate mindfulness and connectedness 🌸☀️🌷

Yesterday, the #COVID19 Emergency Committee met for the 15th time and recommended to me that I declare an end to the public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice. With great hope I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency.

Happy #WorldHandHygieneDay2023! 👐🫧🧼 ❓Did you know❓: Appropriate hand hygiene prevents up to 50% of avoidable infections acquired during health care delivery (WHO, 2021) University Health Network IPAC Canada World Health Organization (WHO) APIC

Updated masking policy University Health Network goes into effect July 5 to reflect recommendations of Toronto Region Hospital Operations Table, while also being mindful of UHN’s role in caring for vulnerable and highly-immunocompromised patients. Read more → uhn.ca/corporate/News…

It's that time of year again! We are #TeamUHN flu fighters! 💉 Protect patients, protect colleagues, protect yourself. Get the shot. #FluShot #TeamUHNFluFighterCampaign2023 #GetVaccinated #FluVaccine #FightTheFlu University Health Network

UHN's Flu Campaign is underway! TeamUHN members can once again get their vaccine at one of the #flushot carts at designated entrances of UHN sites. This year, getting a shot gives #TeamUHN members a shot at the Raptors or Leafs. Read more about the flu→ bit.ly/3RVtYXB

Our Infection Control Practitioners, Stacey and Alicia, presented to Grade 10 UHN STEM Pathways students on the exciting field of Infection Control! University Health Network IPAC Canada #IPACtwitter #IPAC

We are going blue for AMR week! This week is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, highlighting the importance of antimicrobial stewardship and the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance. 🦠💊 #WAAW2023 #WAAW #AntimicrobialResistance #ASP University Health Network IPAC Canada Antimicrobial SP

UHNITED – our first brand campaign, launches today! At University Health Network, great minds from different disciplines come together to not only deliver the best care for our patients, but to also push the status quo of health care. Read more ➜ bit.ly/3OeSq3r UHNITED.ca

UHN's Toronto General Hospital was just ranked third among the top hospitals in the world (it's only publicly funded hospital in the top 3!) We asked #TeamUHN what makes this place so special...

Congratulations to #TeamUHN President & CEO Dr. Kevin Smith who's recognized as part of Newsweek's global ranking of the 2024 Top Hospital CEOs! At UHN, we're proud to be: # 1️⃣ Publicly-funded hospital in the world 🌎 # 1️⃣ Hospital in Canada🍁 More👉 newsweek.com/top-hospital-c…