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Patients for Patient Safety Canada

@patients4safety

Improving patient safety across the health system.

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Kim Neudorf (@kim3700) 's Twitter Profile Photo

x.com/kmusicanddesig… #WAAW2020 #OneHealth #HandleWithCare Working together to sustain antimicrobial drugs for humans, animals and the environment. World Health Organization (WHO) Choosing Wisely Canada @ChooseWiselySK @CenterInfection Patients for Patient Safety Canada

World Health Organization (WHO) (@who) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. Learn more 👉bit.ly/3EDiFLB

It is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.

#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents.

Learn more 👉bit.ly/3EDiFLB
Patients for Patient Safety Canada (@patients4safety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Go blue for Nov 18-24, 2022 #WAAW. #AMR = #AntimicrobialResistance Help spread the word to all your loved ones so we protect the life-saving power of antimicrobials. Resources at:antimicrobialawareness.ca

Go blue for Nov 18-24, 2022 #WAAW. #AMR = #AntimicrobialResistance Help spread the word to all your loved ones so we protect the life-saving power of antimicrobials. Resources at:antimicrobialawareness.ca
Patient Safety Learning (@ptsafetylearn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Featured on the #pslhub this week, a collection of tools and resources from Healthcare Excellence Canada, ranging from quick tip sheets to comprehensive reports and frameworks, aiming to help healthcare professionals to have effective safety conversations pslhub.org/learn/patient-… #patientsafety

Antibiotic Wise (@antibioticwise) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Research shows that antibiotic prescription rates in children ages 0-14 have decreased, making them less likely to get infections that are hard to treat. Together, we’ve made a difference in preventing antibiotic resistance. Learn more at AntibioticWise.ca #WAAW2022

Research shows that antibiotic prescription rates in children ages 0-14 have decreased, making them less likely to get infections that are hard to treat. Together, we’ve made a difference in preventing antibiotic resistance. Learn more at AntibioticWise.ca #WAAW2022
NCCID • CCNMI (@centreinfection) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Canada, health leaders continue to build awareness about #AMR and drug-resistant infections. To slow their growth, Canadians ask PLEASE do and don’t...

In Canada, health leaders continue to build awareness about #AMR and drug-resistant infections. To slow their growth, Canadians ask PLEASE do and don’t...
Kim Neudorf (@kim3700) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here are 3 key questions Health Canada and PHAC says you should ask your healthcare provider before using antibiotics: - Do I really need antibiotics - What are my options? - What are the risks and benefits of taking this medicine? #WAAW #AMR Patients for Patient Safety Canada

Here are 3 key questions <a href="/GovCanHealth/">Health Canada and PHAC</a> says you should ask your healthcare provider before using antibiotics:
- Do I really need antibiotics
- What are my options?
- What are the risks and benefits of taking this medicine?
#WAAW #AMR <a href="/patients4safety/">Patients for Patient Safety Canada</a>
Vanessa Carter AMR 🇬🇧🇿🇦 (@vcarteramr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this day, 8 years after my accident & 2 years of fighting #AntibioticResistance I was told I had both an allergy & potential bone infection We rotated oral #antibiotics & stopped a topical antibiotic cream I used on the surgical site #WAAW2022 #AMR #AntimicrobialStewardship

On this day, 8 years after my accident &amp; 2 years of fighting #AntibioticResistance I was told I had both an allergy &amp; potential bone infection

We rotated oral #antibiotics &amp; stopped a topical antibiotic cream I used on the surgical site

#WAAW2022 
#AMR
#AntimicrobialStewardship
Choosing Wisely Canada (@choosewiselyca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Antibiotics are not needed for viral sinus infections and usually, symptoms get better on their own. Avoiding unnecessary #antibiotic use ensures they work when needed most. #WAAW2022 choosingwiselycanada.org/antibiotics

Antibiotic Wise (@antibioticwise) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This might surprise you: Up to 50% of women with symptoms of urinary tract infections get better without the use of antibiotics. Learn more at antibioticwise.ca #WAAW2022

This might surprise you: Up to 50% of women with symptoms of urinary tract infections get better without the use of antibiotics. Learn more at antibioticwise.ca #WAAW2022
Melissa Sheldrick (@melshel73) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A brave mom talks about the #medicationerror that led to her baby having a severe reaction to amoxicillin overdose. The Rx was handwritten and then, misread. Why do handwritten prescriptions still exist? This error is easily preventable. CTV Saskatoon saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

Patients for Patient Safety Canada (@patients4safety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remember last time you/ loved ones took #antibiotics? They worked like magic, right? Let's keep the magic going #antimicrobialstewardship! Spread #safecare not resistant superbugs! Learn more antibioticawareness.ca NCCID • CCNMI Kim Neudorf #WAAW World Health Organization (WHO)

Vanessa Carter AMR 🇬🇧🇿🇦 (@vcarteramr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fetched a box of #Amoxicillin today & like a mystery shopper or patient went through the insert. Pleased to find this section👇 What are your thoughts around the power of pharmaceutical packaging & patient education for #AntimicrobialResistance? Can we do more? #AMR #WAAW2022

Fetched a box of #Amoxicillin today &amp; like a mystery shopper or patient went through the insert. Pleased to find this section👇

What are your thoughts around the power of pharmaceutical packaging &amp; patient education for #AntimicrobialResistance?

Can we do more?

#AMR #WAAW2022
WHO/Europe (@who_europe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remember – only take antimicrobial medicines like antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals & anti-parasitics when prescribed by a health worker #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW

NHS Patient Safety (@ptsafetynhs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Don't forget to register for our next Patient Safety Incident Response Framework #PSIRF webinar, providing practical advice for organisations on moving from 'discovery' into the 'governance' PSIRF preparation phase. Register via this link events.england.nhs.uk/events/psirf-t…

Don't forget to register for our next Patient Safety Incident Response Framework #PSIRF webinar, providing practical advice for organisations on moving from 'discovery' into the 'governance' PSIRF preparation phase. Register via this link events.england.nhs.uk/events/psirf-t…
Healthcare Excellence Canada (@he_es_canada) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Access the Severe Illness Getting Noticed Sooner (SIGNS)-for-Kids resource to help spot severe illness in your child sooner: healthcareexcellence.ca/en/resources/r…