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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AND FIRST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

From the centre of the continent, to the centre of attention!Winnipeg extends a warm welcome to the Infection Prevention and Control Canada 2020 National Education Conference!

Now that you are here, you’ll surely see why Vogue magazine calls Winnipeg “an absolute must-visit destination.”

During your spare time experience the joy of polar bears swimming and playing over your head at Assiniboine Park Zoo’s Journey to Churchill, and take an interactive journey through humanity’s struggles and triumphs at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

The Exchange District beckons with its handsome architecture, hip restaurants, and fashionable shops, while The Forks has it all—from Canada’s most unique public market, to scenic trips along the city’s rivers.

Visit tourismwinnipeg.com and pegcitygrub.com to immerse yourself in all things Winnipeg.

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Where to find ...2 Conference Objectives

3 2020 Conference Scientific Program Committee

4 Winnipeg – A Welcoming Spirit

5 Conference Venues

6 Week at a Glance

7 Meetings and Special Events

8 Abstract Submission

10 Oral and Poster Presentations

IPAC Canada Awards

Expert Poster Walk

Handouts

Conference App

11 Awards and Scholarships

12 Conference Registration

13 PreConference Sessions

14 Education Sessions

19 Special Event: Fort Gibraltar

20 Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

21 Important Dates to Remember

The theme was developed by the 2020 Scientific Program Committee.

Logo design by Edge Advertising, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Conference ObjectivesSee clearly into the future at the 2020 IPAC Canada National Conferencehosted in the amazing and welcoming city of Winnipeg. IPAC Canada invitesinfection prevention and control and other healthcare professionals to join usin experiencing 20/20 vision and seeing what’s on the horizon.

As one of the sunniest spots in Canada along with the flat terrain, Winnipegis the ideal location to survey the future of infection prevention and control.The exceptional speakers will focus our sights on how to make change withskilled business cases, shed light on old diseases, show us the future state ofhand hygiene and many more illuminating topics. Broaden your horizons byattending one of the enlightening preconference half-day workshops. Theseworkshops will expand your field of vision on the topics of oncology andtransplantation, environmental disinfection and medical device reprocessing.

While gazing into the future do not lose sight of the many cultural attractionsoffered right in front of you in wondrous Winnipeg. Allow yourself to look backat the past for a moment by visiting The Forks, the historic site located at theconfluence of the Red River and the Assiniboine River yet part of downtownWinnipeg. Make new friends and reunite with old at the IPAC Manitoba meetand greet to be held at the world-class Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

In her famous poem Pulse of the Morning, Maya Angelo wrote “the horizonleans forward, offering you space to place new steps on change”. What betterplace to meet the approaching horizon and step towards change in infectionprevention and control than at the geographical center of North America?Bring your sunglasses. The future from Winnipeg will be bright!

The language of theconference is English.

All education sessions andmeetings: Business CasualSpecial Events: Casual

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The objectives for the 2020 conference are to:

1 Immerse yourself in an engaging learning experience thatwill push you out of your comfort zone to consider currentpractices and new emerging areas of infection prevention and control; empowering you, the Infection Prevention andControl Professional, to make that change.

2 Learn to leverage the concept of prevention and demonstrateinfection prevention and control’s value within yourorganization related bottom line, patient safety, satisfactionand reputation.

3 Provide an exciting glimpse into cutting-edge concepts, andnew technologies that are on the horizon. Envision howinnovation can enhance your practice and take infectionprevention and control to a new level.

4 Encourage the exchange of new ideas, identify opportunitiesfor collaboration, and share visions of the future in infectionprevention and control.

5 Challenge the way we approach long-standing and complexinfection prevention and control concerns and see newsolutions in a different light.

2020 ConferenceScientific Program Committee

Chair:Natalie Bruce RN BScN MScN CIC The Ottawa HospitalOttawa, Ontario

Co-Chair:Heather Candon BSc MSc MHM CIC Mackenzie HealthToronto, Ontario

Jodi-Marie Black RN BScN MPH(C) CIC Simcoe-Muskoka District Health UnitBarrie, Ontario

Jim Gauthier MLT CIC Diversey Inc., Mississauga, Ontario

Cathy Guitare BScN RNHealth PEIWedgewood Manor/Summerset Manor/Stewart Memorial HomeSummerside, Prince Edward Island

Evelyn Lo MDWinnipeg Regional Health AuthoritySt. Boniface General HospitalWinnipeg, Manitoba

Shelly Rempel RN BN CIC Southern Health-Santé sudSteinbach, Manitoba

Baljinder Sidhu RN BScN MPH CICProvincial Health Services AuthorityVancouver, British Columbia

Merlee Steele-Rodway RN CERT IPAC/MDR ConsultantMount Pearl, Newfoundland & Labrador

IPAC CANADA

Kim Allain BScN RN MHS CICDirector, Education

Gerry Hansen BAExecutive Director

Kelli WagnerAdministrative Assistant

Pascale DaigneaultNadine TabakConference CoordinatorsBUKSA Strategic Conference Services

Credit: Dan Harper

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Winnipeg – A Welcoming SpiritKnown for its friendly and welcoming spirit, Winnipeg is a diverse multicultural city with a rich andvaried history. An aboriginal trading centre prior to the arrival of the Europeans, Winnipeg was at theheart of the country’s fur trade and instrumental in developing Canada’s gateway to the west. Home to agrain exchange that once rivalled the largest markets in the world, Winnipeg’s architecture andneighbourhoods reflect the profound character of this small prairie town.

Over the last few decades, Winnipeg has developed into a cosmopolitan city complete with top-notchrestaurants, swanky boutiques, exciting attractions and an arts and culture scene that bursts with talentand originality.

Attendees will delight in easy accessibility to the RBC Convention Centre, to BellMTS Center (home ofthe Winnipeg Jets and a major entertainment venue), The Forks Market, the Canadian Museum forHuman Rights, shopping and dining.

We look forward to spending time with you!

www.tourismwinnipeg.com

The National MicrobiologyLaboratory (NML)

The NML is part of the Infectious DiseasePrevention and Control Branch of the PublicHealth Agency of Canada (PHAC), the agency ofthe Government of Canada that is responsiblefor public health, health emergencypreparedness and response, and infectious andchronic disease control and prevention.

This modern state-of-the-art infectious diseaselaboratory facility houses the only ContainmentLevel 4 (also known as Biosafety Level 4)operational laboratories in Canada. Withmaximum containment, scientists are able to work safely with pathogens ranging from the most common to the most serious includingEbola, Marburg and Lassa fever.

NML has a second site in Winnipeg, the JC Wilt Infectious Disease Research Centre which serves as a hub for HIV research anddiagnostics in Canada.

www.canada.ca/en/public-health/programs/national-microbiology-laboratory.html

Canadian Museumfor Human RightsWinnipeg is proud to have the only Museumentirely devoted to human rights for all. Join us on a journey like no other and experiencehuman rights stories from Canada and aroundthe world. With over 7,000 hours of contentupdated multiple times a year, each visit offerssomething new. The mandate of the Museum isto explore the subject of human rights, withspecial but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to enhance the public's understandingof human rights, to promote respect for others,and to encourage reflection and dialogue.

As with all of Canada’s National Museums, theMuseum will play an essential role in:

• Preserving and promoting our heritage athome and abroad

• Contributing to the collective memory andsense of identity of all Canadians

• Inspiring research, learning, andentertainment that belong to allCanadians

www.humanrights.ca

Meet & Greet made possible through the generoussupport of IPAC Manitoba, John Embil MD andTourism Winnipeg.

TYPICAL MAY WEATHER IN WINNIPEGDaily high temperaturesincrease from anaverage of 15°C to 21°C

Daily low temperaturesincrease from anaverage of 3°C to 10°C.

There is always a chance of rain and snow. Watch weather reports and dress accordingly.

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Conference VenuesRBC Convention Centre

The RBC Convention Centre is located inthe heart of downtown Winnipeg and isattached to a heated indoor walkwaysystem which connects the facility right tothe historic Portage and Main intersectionand stops off at numerous hotels,restaurants and attractions along the way.

Enjoy your time here!

www.wcc.mb.ca

Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg

With a location in the heart of downtown and aconnection to the city's skybridge, the 2020headquarter hotel makes it easy to access RBCConvention Centre, BellMTS Place, the Forksand other dynamic hot spots.

The balance of work and play is perfected withfree high-speed Wi-Fi, wall-mounted TVs andlarge ergonomic desks. In the morning, be sureto visit Urban Bean, featuring Starbucks® drinks.Savour a healthy, hearty meal and cocktail atBlaze Restaurant & Lounge. In your free time,work out at our Odyssey Fitness Center withcardio equipment, enjoy a scenic swim in therooftop pool or make a splash any time of theyear at the indoor pool.

Visit Manitoba’s capital city for work or fun andlet Delta Hotels Marriott Winnipeg exceed yourexpectations every season.

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ywgdwdelta-hotels-winnipeg/

ROOM RATES

Standard Room $210.00

Deluxe King $250.00

Club King $295.00

Federal, provincial and local taxes are 18.25% (at time of printing)

For reservations,call1-844-294-7309

Deadline date for reservations: March 16, 2020

Week at a GlanceAll events held at RBC Convention Centre unless otherwise noted

FRIDAY, May 1 SATURDAY, May 2 SUNDAY, May 3 MONDAY, May 4 TUESDAY, May 5 WEDNESDAY, May 6

8:30 am – 5:00 pmIPAC Canada Board ofDirectors Delta Winnipeg

6:30 amRUN /WALK FOR IFICStart location TBA

7:15 am- 8:00 amBreakfast forRunners/Walkers only

7:00 am – 8:30 amChampions of InfectionPrevention and ControlBreakfast(Awards approximately7:30 am – 8:15 am)

6:30 am – 8:30 amIPAC Canada AnnualGeneral Meeting andElections (Breakfast)6:30 am – Registration / Breakfast7:30 am – Doors close7:30 am – AGM / Elections

7:30 am – 5:00 pmRegistration

7:30 am – 5:00 pmRegistration

7:30 am – 5:00 pmRegistration

7:30 am – 12:00 noonRegistration

8:30 am – 6:00 pmInterest Group MeetingsDelta Winnipeg

8:30 am – 4:30 pmIPAC Canada ChapterPresident’s MeetingDelta Winnipeg

8:30 am – 9:15 amKeynote Speaker

8:30 am – 12:00 noonPlenary Sessions

9:00 am – 5:00 pmPRECONFERENCE DAY

9:00 am – 10:30 amPlenary Sessions

9:00 am – 12:00 noonHalf Day Session(morning)Oncology/TransplantationWorkshop

9:15 am – 12:00 noonPlenary Sessions

Half Day Session(morning)Uncovering the Issues ofReprocessing

11:00 am – 5:00 pmExhibits Setup

11:00 am – 12:00 noonClosing Session

12:00 noon – 1:00 pmInteractive Lunch

12:00 noon – 5:00 pmPosters Setup

12:00 noon – 2:30 pmExhibits / Lunch Poster Presentations Expert Poster Walk

12:00 noon – 2:00 pmExhibits / Lunch Poster PresentationsExpert Poster Walk (Exhibits close at 2:00 pm)

12:00 noon –12:30 pmClosing Ceremonies

1:30 pm – 4:30 pmHalf Day Session(afternoon) TBA

12:15 pm – 2:30 pmInternational PresidentsLuncheon and Meeting

Committee MeetingsSchedule TBA

2:30 pm – 3:30 pmOral Presentations

Committee MeetingsSchedule TBA

2:15 pm – 3:15 pmOral Presentations

1:00 pm – 2:30 pmDebriefing Session(2020 and 2021Committees)

3:30 pm – 5:00 pmConcurrent Sessions

3:30 pm – 5:00 pmConcurrent Sessions

7:00 noon – 9:00 pmRegistration

6:00 pm – 7:00 pmOPENING CEREMONIES

7:00 pm – 8:30 pmOPENING RECEPTION(Exhibit Hall)

6:00 pm – 8:30 pmIPAC ManitobaMEET & GREETCanadian Museum for Human RightsBuses leave Delta at 6:00 pm

6:00 pm – 10:00 pmSPECIAL EVENTFORT GIBRALTARBuses leave Delta at 6:00 pm.Ticket fee TBA(See page 19)

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FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020

8:30 am – 5:00 pm IPAC Canada Board of Directors Meeting Delta

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020

9:00 am – 6:00 pm IPAC Canada Interest Groups Delta Schedule to be announced

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Chapter Presidents Meeting Delta12:00 noon – 1:00 pm Interactive Lunch RBC

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Ceremonies RBC7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Opening Reception Exhibit Hall, RBC

MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020

6:00 am Run or Walk for IFIC – Registration TBA6:30 am Run or Walk for IFIC – Start TBA7:00 am – 8:00 am Run or Walk for IFIC– Breakfast TBA

12:00 noon – 2:30 pm Exhibits/Posters/Expert Poster Walk/Lunch Exhibit Hall, RBC

12:00 noon – 1:30 pm IPAC Canada Editorial Board RBC12:30 pm – 1:30 pm IPAC Canada Finance Committee RBC12:30 pm – 1:30 pm IPAC Canada Standards & Guidelines RBC

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm IPAC Manitoba Meet & Greet Canadian Museum for Human Rights More information to be provided

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 – WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY

7:00 am – 8:15 am Breakfast of Champions – all welcome RBC

8:30 am – 9:30 am IPAC Canada Corporate Relations Committee RBC

12:00 noon – 2:30 pm Exhibits/Posters/Expert Poster Walk/Lunch Exhibit Hall, RBC12:15 pm – 2:30 pm International Presidents Luncheon – by invitation Delta

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm IPAC Canada Membership Committee RBC12:30 pm – 1:30 pm IPAC Canada Education Committee RBC12:30 pm – 1:30 pm IPAC Canada Chapter Webmasters RBC

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Fort Gibraltar – Entertainment and Dinner See page 19

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020

6:30 am – 8:30 am IPAC Canada Annual General Meeting and Breakfast RBC 6:30 am – 7:30 am Breakfast and registration 7:30 am AGM commences

12:00 noon – 12:30 pm Closing Ceremonies RBC

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 2020 Committee Debriefing Delta1:00 pm – 2:30 pm IPAC Canada Board Orientation Delta

Meetings and Special EventsIPAC Canada interest groups and committees are open to IPAC Canada members(Delta Hotel = Delta; RBC Convention Centre = RBC)

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Abstracts for presentation at the 2020 National EducationConference of IPAC Canada will be accepted until 12:00 midnight(Central Time), January 18, 2020.

The Abstracts Selection Committee reserves the right to selectabstracts for presentation on the basis of relevance andinterest, and to choose the types of presentation (Oral or Poster).

• Oral paper presenters will be provided with a 13-minutesession (10-minute presentation; 3-minute Q&A).

• Poster session presenters will be provided with a 45-minuteopportunity to answer questions while at their poster.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance by the end of March 2020and will be advised of the date and time of their presentation.

Oral and poster presentations will be presented in the language ofthe presenter. Registration discounts are not provided for oral orposter presenters.

Abstract Preparation andGuidelines for Acceptance

A. Content

1. Abstracts must be submitted online at www.ipac-canada.org. Make sure all sections are completed andcheck that files have completely posted in the text areaand downloaded from a browser where required.

2. Abstracts must adhere to the guidelines of either Format 1or Format 2. See Section C below. Abstracts must follow allsubmission guidelines in order to be considered for review.

3. Oral or poster presentations of abstracts which have beenpreviously published or presented must not duplicate theprevious publication or presentation. Presentation contentmust be altered for this specific audience.

4. The potential significance of the observations, as well asthe scientific and/or educational quality of the work willinfluence which abstracts are accepted. Where possible,the author(s) should emphasize the features of the projectthat are new or different.

5. Abstracts must not contain a direct promotion of a specificproduct(s). Products used in the research or findings mustnot be named by company or brand name.

7. All concepts and abbreviations must be defined at first usein the body of the abstract.

8. Sources of funding must be acknowledged.

9. Text must not exceed 3000 characters (including spaces)and must be in a minimum of a 10 pt Times New Romanfont. Abstracts may be rejected if they go over the 3000character (including spaces) maximum.

10.Submitting author must ensure that spelling and grammarare correct throughout the abstract. The Committee willnot make spelling or grammatical corrections. If accepted,abstracts will be published as presented.

11. Submitting author must ensure that title and full abstracttext are fully captured in downloads.

12. Graphs and charts must not be included with theabstract submission.

Please read the selection criteria under G (Guidelines forAbstract Selection).

B. Authorship

1. If the person submitting the abstract is an author, theirauthor information must also be added to the Authorsection as well as the submitter section. Authors are listedby their contribution to the work, with the first authorbeing the person who took the leading role.

2. Authors and presenting author will be listed in a specificlocation on the submission page. Do not include authornames in the abstract. The application platform has anarea to list authors and affiliations. This is to ensure thatabstracts are blinded during review.

3. One of the authors must be designated as an Author andPresenter. All others are Authors.

4. All authors should have contributed significantly to thework and be able to defend it.

Abstract Submission

Deadline for submission: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020ABSTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE Link from www.ipac-canada.org

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C. Format

Abstract MUST be submitted in one of the following formats withclear headings for each section. Abstracts must follow allsubmission guidelines in order to be considered for review.

This format is intended for abstracts involving the presentationof scientific research findings, such as randomized clinical trials,case-control, observational or descriptive studies, or outbreakinvestigations where appropriate comparisons or analyses ofdata have been performed.

Note: The abstract should disclose primary findings and notinclude statements such as “experiment in progress” or “resultswill be discussed.”

Following are the format criteria and headings which submittersMUST follow for Format 1. Abstracts must follow allsubmission guidelines in order to be considered for review.

Abstract Title: Initial Caps and Bold

Background/Objectives: Outline study objectives, thehypothesis to be tested, or description of the problem.

Methods: Report methods used or approach taken.

Results: Indicate essential results obtained in summary formwith appropriate statistical analysis (p value, confidenceintervals, odds ratio, etc.)

Conclusion: Provide a summary of findings as supported byresults with implications and conclusions.

This format is intended for abstracts involving the description ofeducational or quality/process improvement programs,observations, or other infection prevention and control activities,including descriptions of facility or community-based programs orinterventions, discussion of infection prevention policy, anddescriptions of a particular prevention model or method.

Following are the format criteria and headings which submittersMUST follow for Format 2. Abstracts must follow allsubmission guidelines in order to be considered for review.

Abstract Title: Initial Caps and Bold

Issue: Identify the specific problems (or needs) addressed. Providebrief introduction of the proposed topic. Include importantbackground and current information on issues.

Project: Describe the intervention/program.

Results: Summarize specific results.

Lesson Learned: Summarize lessons learned and implications.

D. Setting (choose one)

• Acute Care• Long Term Care/Continuing Care• Community/Public Health• Occupational Health• PreHospital Care• Educational Institution• Industry• Other

E. Subject Categories (select only one)

The author(s) should select the one subject category that bestcategorizes the submission(s). This will assist the abstractscommittee in organizing the program.

• Antimicrobial Resistance/Antimicrobial Stewardship• Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization• Education• Emerging Pathogens• Outbreak Investigation• Pediatrics/Neonatal Care• Practice Standards/Guidelines• PreHospital Care• Program Evaluation• Public Health Implications• Quality/Process Improvement• Site Specific Infections• Surveillance• Other

F. Preferred method of presentation if abstract selected(choose one only)

• Poster• Oral• No preference

Oral presentations will be chosen to the maximum of allottedspace available at the conference, usually 32. If not chosen for oneof the spaces, submitters preferring an oral presentation may berequested to present a poster.

G. Overview of Abstract Review and Selection

Each abstract is reviewed by three (3) independent reviewers. Allabstracts are blinded (see B2 above). Each reviewer will use thecriteria noted below using a 5-point scale scoring system.Abstracts must follow all submission guidelines in order to beconsidered for review.

The criteria used to evaluate abstracts for selection are:

1. Content Relevance for Conference Audience: The degreeof relevance to infection prevention and control and thenumber of people of groups potentially interested oraffected, transferable to learning, and potential tostimulate interactive discussion.

Format 1:

Format 2:

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2. Description and Quality of Writing: Overall clarity ofproject/study, including grammar, and adherence tosubmission guidance structure.

3. Methodology: Intervention/project/case study/researchapplies appropriate methodology and measurement ofchange/improvement grounded in science.

4. Conclusion and Lesson Learned: Provides newinformation/new thinking/innovation/originality, and canbe applied to practice.

H. Submission of Abstracts

1. Abstracts must be submitted online at www.ipac-canada.org.

2. Make sure all sections are completed and prescribedformat is followed. Double check spelling and grammar.

3. Make sure author names are not included with theabstract but are complete in the submission platformdedicated to author name and affiliation.

4. Do not include graphs or charts with the abstractsubmission.

5. Abstracts must be submitted by 12:00 midnight (CentralTime), January 18, 2020. No further revisions to thesubmission can be made after that time.

6. Indicate “First Time Abstract Submitter” if the leadauthor has never submitted an abstract to IPAC Canada(or CHICA Canada).

7. Indicate if the author(s) is/are interested in authoring anarticle for publication in the Canadian Journal of InfectionControl (CJIC).

8. Abstracts will be posted to the 2020 Conference page ofwww.ipac-canada.org prior to the conference. Presentersmust register for the conference but do not have toregister prior to submitting abstract.

Oral and Poster PresentationsThe Abstracts Selection Committee will schedule both Oral andPoster Presentations from accepted abstracts.

IPAC Canada Awards

1. The Abstracts Committee will determine: Five (5) of theabstracts submitted by a First Time Abstract Submitter toreceive an award of $500 each at the Closing Ceremonies(one of the authors must be a member of IPAC Canada).

Awards sponsored by:

2. Conference attendees will vote for: The Best OralPresentation to receive an award of $500 and the BestPoster to receive an award of $500. The awards will bepresented at the Closing Ceremonies (one of the authorsmust be a member of IPAC Canada).

Awards sponsored by:

Expert Poster Walks

Guided expert poster walks will be held during the main postersessions. During the poster walk, an assigned expert guide willlead a small group of interested people around pre-selectedposters, giving the authors an opportunity to present their poster,and interact with attendees to allow for short, lively discussions.Each poster walk will take approximately 1 hour. Sign up on-site.

Handouts

PRINTED HANDOUTS WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED AT THECONFERENCE. Speakers have been asked to provide theirhandouts in a format that is easily downloaded, prior to theconference. These will be posted to www.ipac-canada.org. Pleasecheck the website regularly to download handouts of interest.

Conference App

The Final Program including session objectives, speaker bios, andevaluations will be uploaded to the IPAC Canada Conference App.Preliminary, Registration, and Final Programs will be available atwww.ipac-canada.org .

The conference app is made possible through the generous sponsorship of:

Poster Set Up: Sunday, May 3 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

Poster Tear Down: Tuesday, May 5 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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2020 Diversey Scholarship

Through the generous support ofDiversey, Inc., 17 IPAC Canada membersreceived support to attend the 2019annual conference in Québec City.Scholarship recipients include memberswith novice, intermediate, and advancedexpertise. IPAC Canada thanks DiverseyInc. for granting selected candidates theopportunity to attend the conference.Scholarship guidelines and the onlineapplication will be posted in the summerof 2019.

Deadline for 2020 scholarshipapplication: January 31, 2020.

2020 GOJO Scholarship

In 2019, IPAC Canada and GOJOIndustries launched the GOJOScholarship. Intended to providefinancial assistance to IPAC Canadamembers in the form of a scholarship toattend the IPAC Canada nationalconference, the scholarship’s criteriafocuses on applicants who demonstratetheir dedication to hand hygiene andinfection prevention and controleducation through leading a handhygiene project. We are grateful toGOJO Industries for providing thismuch-needed support. 2020 scholarshipguidelines and online application willbe posted in the summer of 2019.

Deadline for 2020 scholarshipapplication: February 15, 2020

2020 Prescientx

Scholarship for Patients,Patient Families orCaregivers

In collaboration with Prescientx (formerlyClass 1, Inc.), IPAC Canada is able toprovide a patient, a patient familyrepresentative, or a patient caregiverassociated with a provincial or nationalPatients for Patient Safety organizationthe opportunity to attend its NationalEducation Conference. Applicationinformation and criteria will be posted inthe summer of 2019.

Deadline for 2020 scholarshipapplication: March 1, 2020

2020 Sage Products LLCInternational AttendeeScholarship

IPAC Canada and Sage Products LLC (nowpart of Stryker) have collaborated onproviding an opportunity for infectionprevention and control professionals fromunder-developed countries (as referencedby https://isi-web.org/index.php/resources/developing-countries) to attendthe IPAC Canada conference. Now in itsfourth year, the scholarship has providedthis opportunity to attendees fromMexico, Argentina, Pakistan, Nigeria,Egypt and Thailand. Scholarship criteriaand application form will be posted in theearly summer of 2019.

Deadline for 2020 scholarshipapplication: November 1, 2019

Awards and Scholarships

Watch for anannouncement in Fall 2019

of theSani Marc Innovation

Scholarship

IPAC Canada and Sani Marc are working towards finalization of

the guidelines for a Sani MarcInnovation Scholarship, effective

with the 2020 Conference. This scholarship will focus on

infection prevention and controlprofessionals who have

demonstrated creativity andsustainability in leading an

environmental hygiene project. A sample project could be aninnovative training program. Guidelines and application

information will be posted in thesummer of 2019.

Deadline date for applications: February 15, 2020

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Conference RegistrationTentative Registration Fees (to be confirmed in December 2019)

IPAC MEMBER NON-MEMBER4

To April 1 After April 1 To April 1 After April 1 2020 2020 2020 2020

PreConference – Half Day (Sunday) $150.00 $200.00 $200.00 $250.00

PreConference – Full Day (Sunday) $250.00 $300.00 $300.00 $350.00

Conference (Monday – Wednesday) $700.00 $800.00 $800.00 $900.00

Daily (Mon., Tues., Wed.,) – Each Day $350.00 $400.00 $450.00 $500.00

Daily Rate for Students1 or Retired2, or Attendees from Developing Countries3 $150.00 $200.00 $250.00 $300.00

Special Event – Fort Gibraltar, Tuesday TBA TBA TBA TBA

1 Registration must be accompanied by a letter of attestation from the teaching institution that theapplicant is a full time student in a field related to Infection Prevention and Control. In addition, theemployer must provide a letter of attestation that the attendee is a full time student working to amaximum of half time equivalent (.5 FTE). Student fees do not apply to part-time studies. Studentsenrolled in the 2019-2020 session of the IPAC Canada Online Novice Infection Control Course andstudents enrolled in the 2019-2020 session of IPAC Canada endorsed programs are eligible forstudent fees. See https://ipac-canada.org/canadian-ipac-course.php.

2 Retired and no longer working full time in Infection Prevention and Control.

3 Developing countries are referenced in the following link: https://isi-web.org/index.php/resources/developing-countries.

4 Non-exhibiting industry representatives are welcome to register for the conference; however, noproducts/samples/soliciting is permitted onsite.

Registration fees willbe confirmed in the

December 2019Registration brochure

Credit: Kevin Wolk

Fees are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Taxes additional.

MEMBERS include members of IPAC Canada, AIPI and APIC

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Meals and Special Events

Breakfast • Sunday, Tuesday (included in registration) • Monday (not included in registration) – Run or Walk for IFIC breakfast provided

for Run/Walk participants only. See separate registration form (availableDecember 2019)

• Wednesday (Members N/C; Non-Members $40)

Lunch Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (included in registration for days registered only)

IPAC Manitoba Meet & Greet Monday (included in registration) – The chapter’s meet and greet event will beheld at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The event includes a self-guided tour of the Museum. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvre. Maximum attendancewill be announced.

Special Event – Fort GibraltarTuesday (not included in registration) – The conference’s special event will beheld at Fort Gibraltar and will include a tour of the fur-trade era fort, plus dinnerand entertainment. A fee for the event and bus transportation to be announced.

Cancellation PolicyCancellation request must be submitted in writing. Those received by April 1, 2020are eligible for a 70% refund; those received by April 15, 2020 are eligible for a50% refund; those received after April 15, 2020 will not be refunded. Registrationsmay be transferred to an attendee of the 2020 conference at any time withoutpenalty. Unused registration will not be held over for future conferences.

IPAC Canada Membership

To obtain membership in IPAC Canada, contact the Membership Services Office at 866-999-7111 or email membership@ipac-canada.org, or register online at www.ipac-canada.org

International Attendees

We welcome our international colleagues but regret that we cannot accept onlineregistration from international attendees. Please download the registration formfrom www.ipac-canada.org and forward without payment. Payment with acertified cheque drawn on a Canadian bank, credit card or cash will be required aton-site registration

Developing Countries are referenced in the following link: https://isi-web.org/index.php/resources/developing-countries.

REGISTER ONLINEwww.ipac-canada.org

REGISTER BY EMAILinfo@ipac-canada.org

REGISTER BY FAX1.204.895.9595

REGISTER BY MAILIPAC Canada

PO Box 46125, RPO WestdaleWinnipeg MB R3R 3S3

REGISTRATION BEGINSDECEMBER 2019

How to Register

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SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020

MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS

9:00 am – 12:00 noonUNCOVERING THE ISSUES OF REPROCESSING

A Day in the Life of a Medical Device and Medical DeviceTechnician!

This first time presentation will take the audience through a realtime experience of ‘A Day in the Life of a Medical Device and theTechnician. Imagine you are a medical device! This video willtake a set of instruments from sterile area of the MDR to the ORand back to MDR for full reprocessing!

Presenter: Steven Lockyer; Regional Director, HealthcareTechnology and Data Management & Medical DeviceReprocessing; Eastern Health, Newfoundland & Labrador

Instrument Reprocessing in the Community 101

Our two presenters will provide critical elements in theimportance of following national Canadian standards in thereprocessing of medical devices in various community settingsincluding special considerations in Dentistry.

Presenters: Gale Shultz, RN BN, MDR Consultant and Educator, NurseConsultant & Regional Director (Retired) - Winnipeg RegionalHealth Authority, Winnipeg, ManitobaNita Mazurat DDS MSc, Associate Professor, University ofManitoba (Retired), Winnipeg, Manitoba

Made possible throughthe generous support of

9:00 am – 12:00 noonONCOLOGY AND TRANSPLANTATION WORKSHOP

In collaboration with the IPAC Canada Oncology andTransplantation Interest Group.

The workshop will present current information on infectionprevention and control issues that occur in oncology andtransplantation.

12:00 noon – 1:00 pmINTERACTIVE LUNCH

Have lunch with the IPAC Canada Leadership Team: the IPACCanada Board of Directors, Chapter Presidents, Interest GroupChairs and Committee Chairs. Use this opportunity to learn moreabout IPAC Canada, to meet new people, and discuss variousaspects of your profession, including education and practicequestions. Attendees will be randomly seated at tables hosted byrepresentatives of our leadership team. This is a very popularnetworking opportunity for all attendees.

1:30 pm – 4:30 pmAFTERNOON SESSION

To be announced

6:00 pm – 7:00 pmOPENING CEREMONIES

RBC Convention Centre

7:00 pm – 8:30 pmOPENING RECEPTION

RBC Convention Centre Exhibit Hall

PreConference Sessions

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MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020

6:30 am5K FUN RUN OR 2.5K WALK FOR IFIC

This annual event supports the IPAC Canada Scholarship whichassists Infection Prevention and Control Professionals from under-resourced countries to attend the annual conference of theInternational Federation of Infection Control (IFIC). The event isfollowed by a breakfast for Run/Walk participants.

MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS

8:30 am – 9:15 amKEYNOTE SPEAKER

To be announced

9:15 am – 10:00 amIPAC – THE NEXT GENERATION; LOOKING BACK; MOVING FORWARD

Popular presenter, Dr. John Embil, will discuss the five things ininfection prevention and control that absolutely drive him crazy!

Presenter: John Embil MD BSc(Hon) FRCPC FACP, Director,Infection Control Unit, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg,Manitoba

10:30 am – 11:15 amMAKING CHANGE HAPPEN WITH A BUSINESS CASE

Healthcare professionals working within our healthcare systemsare increasingly required and responsible for crafting businesscases to support, justify and validate their ideas for new initiatives.

Whether it’s a change in process/protocol, additional staffing, anew and innovative program launch, or a technology to supportcare, often a business case is the professional tool you need to getthe attention of funders or budget managers. This session aims toshare practical advice, meaningful resources to help developconfidence in producing quality business cases. The session isdesigned to be a starting point for the use of a business case tomove infection prevention and control forward in your facility.

Presenter: Brendalynn Ens RN MN CCN(c), Director,Implementation Support & Knowledge Mobilization, CanadianAgency for Drugs and Technologies in Health

Made possible through the generous support of

11:15 am – 12:00 noonOLD DISEASES NEW PROBLEMS

The presenter will speak to the new and emerging infectioncontrol issues amongst Indigenous populations, and how healthinformation is relayed.

Presenter: Matthew Gilmour BSc PhD, ARMCCM, ScientificDirector General, National Microbiology Laboratory, Winnipeg,Manitoba

12:00 noon – 2:30 pmLUNCH / EXHIBITS / POSTER PRESENTATIONS /EXPERT POSTER WALK

2:30 pm – 3:30 pmORAL PRESENTATIONS Schedule to be announced

Education Sessions

Credit: Assiniboine Park Conservancy

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3:30 pm – 5:00 pmCONCURRENT SESSIONS

CONCURRENT #1 | INFECTION PREVENTION INENDOSCOPY: KEEPING PATIENTS ANDPRACTITIONERS SAFE

The program is an SGNA accredited review of standards(international and domestic) concerning infection prevention andbest practices relating to the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.Points of discussion will include society guidelines, sources ofinfection (surfaces, instruments, staff), types of infection (MRSA,CRE. VRA …) as well as technology review of the devices andchemistries used to pre-clean and reprocess flexible endoscopes.Apart from addressing patient safety and the reprocessing cycle(bedside, pre-clean, high-level disinfection, storage, next use)special attention will be paid to relaying strategies aimed atprotecting clinical staff and reprocessing technicians frompotential sources of contamination. Additionally, the program willaddress the emergent requirements for complete traceability ofthe reprocessing process including data capture, process controland reporting. Finally the program will discuss the use of rapidcleaning monitors (e.g. ATP) as a means to introduce qualitymarkers to measure and validate the pre-clean process.

Presenter: Ann Hewitt, RN, MBA, Clinical Education Fellow atMedivators (Cantel Medical)

This program will be free of any type of corporate solicitation andwill make no negative reference to any other product or service.

Made possible through the generous support of

3:30 pm - 5:00 pmCONCURRENT #2 | IPAC IN VULNERABLE POPULATIONS– IS THE MESSAGE RECEIVED?

The presenters will discuss the rise of TB in Indigenouspopulations. We will hear directly from a patient in describinghis personal experiences.

Presenters: Mike Patterson, NunavutPierre Plourde MD FRCPC, Associate Professor, MedicalMicrobiology; Associate Professor, Community Health Science,University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba

3:30 pm - 5:00 pmCONCURRENT #3 | DISASTER MANAGEMENT

An expert panel will discuss IPAC in emergencies anddisasters and what their experiences to have taught them.The IPAC Canada Emergencies and Disasters Toolkit will befeatured as a resource.

Presenters: To be announced

6:00 pm – 8:30 pmIPAC MANITOBA MEET & GREET

Join your colleagues at this unique venue – the CanadianMuseum for Human Rights. Enjoy fellowship andnetworking with both old and new colleagues and usethis opportunity for a self-guided a self-guided tour ofthis unique Canadian venue. The Museum isapproximately a 20 minute walk or buses will leave fromDelta Winnipeg at 6:00 pm. There is a maximum of 200attendees. Buses will return to Delta Winnipeg at 8:45pm. Paid parking available on site.

Cash bars – Hors d’oeuvre

Maximum attendance to be announced.

Made possible through the generous support of

IPAC Canada Manitoba ChapterJohn Embil MDTourism Winnipeg

Credit: Mike Sigurdson

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TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020

MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS

7:00 am – 8:15 amBREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS – ALL WELCOME

IPAC Canada member and chapter awards will be presentedat this event.

8:30 am – 9:15 amGREETINGS FROM THE NATIONAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

Presenter: Jim Strong MD, Medical Officer, Special Pathogens,National Microbiology Laboratory, Winnipeg, Manitoba

9:15 am – 11:15 am (Break 10:00 am – 10:30 am) DIAGNOSTIC STEWARDSHIP

This enhanced session will present information on molecular testingand implications. The second session in this series will discusspoint of care and how to utilize molecular testing into practice.

Presenters: Susan M. Poutanen MD MPH FRCPC, Microbiologist & InfectiousDisease Physician, University Health Network & Mount SinaiHospital, Associate Professor, Departments of LaboratoryMedicine and Pathobiology & Medicine, University of Toronto,Toronto, OntarioPrameet M. Sheth MSc PhD D(ABMM) F(CCM), ClinicalMicrobiologist and Director Molecular Microbiology, KingstonHealth Sciences Centre, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston,Ontario

11:15 am – 12:00 noonCANDIDA AURIS

The presenter will discuss C. auris testing and will refer to thefirst case of C. auris which was identified in Winnipeg.

Presenter: Allison McGeer MD, Sinai Health Systems, Toronto,Ontario

12:00 noon – 2:00 pmLUNCH / EXHIBITS / POSTER PRESENTATIONS /EXPERT POSTER WALK

2:15 pm – 3:15 pmORAL PRESENTATIONS Schedule to be announced

3:30 pm – 5:00 pmCONCURRENT SESSIONS

CONCURRENT #1 | CLINICAL PRACTICE IN LONGTERM CARE

The presenter(s) will discuss infection complications in theelderly, including CPE, CDI, scabies and RSV.

Presenter(s): To be announced.

CONCURRENT #2 | CONSTRUCTION 101

Your facility is a construction site – do you see red flags? Thediscussion will focus on what to look for and red flag resolutions.

Presenter: Jim Gauthier MLT CIC, Diversey Inc., Mississauga,Ontario

Made possible through the support of

CONCURRENT #3 | HAND HYGIENE: 20/20 VISION

What is the current and future state of hand hygiene, especiallyOccupational Health barriers to hand hygiene?

Presenters Maureen Cividino MD CCFP (FCFP) DOHS CCBOM CIC, InfectionControl Physician, Public Health Ontario, Cambridge OntarioAllison McGeer MD, Sinai Health Systems, Toronto, Ontario

WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR RED FLAGS?

Describe the IPAC red flags you have encountered on aconstruction site and tell us how you resolved those issues.

Send your description (maximum 250 words) before April1, 2020 to info@ipac-canada.org (titled: RED FLAGS). One submitter will win a complimentary registration toIPAC Canada’s 2021 Conference.

6:00 pm – 10:00 pmSPECIAL EVENT – FORT GIBRALTAR

Ticket price to be announced

Buses leaving Delta Winnipeg at 6:00 pm. Buses return toDelta Winnipeg at 10:00 pm. Parking on site. (See page 19)

Credit: Ruehle Design

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020

6:30 am – 8:30 amIPAC CANADA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGAND ELECTIONS

Breakfast will be provided at no charge to IPAC Canada members.Non-members: $40

6:30 am – 7:30 am AGM Breakfast and Registration7:30 am Doors close7:30 am –8:30 am AGM and Elections

9:00 am – 9:45 amPLENARY SESSIONS

TOP THREE ORAL PRESENTATIONS

The top three oral presentations, as chosen by attendees, will bepresented by their authors.

The 3M Canada Top Oral Presentation and Top PosterPresentation Awards will be presented at Closing Ceremonies.

Oral and Poster Awards provided by

9:45 am –10:30 amVERNCARE LECTURE – HOT TOPICS

IPAC Canada Physician Director, Dr. Joseph Kim, will present on ahot topic that will become current in 2020.

Made possible through the generous support of

10:30 am – 11:00 amRefreshment Break

11:00 am – 12 noonCLOSING SESSION

RICHARD HIGHTKeynotes on Empowerment – The Masterpiece in You!

Richard brings art, music and the spoken word together to inspireindividuals to achieve fulfillment in their personal lives andchallenges organizations to implement creativity and innovation toaccomplish their vision.

Self-discovery is a journey, and each of us is always on a path ofbecoming. But sometimes that journey can seem dull and dreary,especially if you don’t know where you’re going and you can’tremember where you’re coming from.

Richard invites the audience closer and tells his own warm, humorousversion of the story of self-discovery. His life is testament to theguiding power of gifts and talents, and his presentation combinesvisual art, music, and the spoken word to show the audience theneed to look within for light. For every part of us left to chance, thereis another left to choice – and every choice, like another brushstroke,is another step in making The Masterpiece in You.

12 noon – 12:30 pmCLOSING CEREMONIES

Celebrate our achievements during this conference withawards and recognition.

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Fort Gibraltar has been a historic gathering place since 1809. This special event location is part of Winnipeg’s history. Situated on the banks of the Red River, only two minutes from historic Portage and Main, Fort Gibraltar’s natural beauty

will take you back two hundred years to the period of the voyageurs and the fur trade era of the Northwest.

INTERACTIVE TOUR | DINNER | ENTERTAINMENTBuses leave the Delta Winnipeg at 6:00 pm, returning at 10:00 pm. | Free parking onsite. | Fee to be announced.

STEP BACK IN TIME...

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020

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Industry Showcase

An Industry Showcase will be held to giveattendees the opportunity for further knowledgeand education through viewing and discussion ofproducts and services in the field of InfectionPrevention and Control. Exhibit Informationpackages will be available in the autumn of 2019.

Booth Rentals (8’x10’): $1,800 each plus 5% GST.

Set up: Sunday, May 3, 2020

Tear down:Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Exhibit hours will commence with the Opening Reception on Sunday, May 3 and will include lunch in the exhibit hall onMonday and Tuesday.

Conference Sponsorship

Guidelines for sponsorship of the 2020conference are available from IPAC Canada.Sponsors of the conference benefit fromadditional promotion of their company as wellas direct benefits through discounted boothfees, and complimentary registration.

For more information, contact the IPAC Canada Executive Director.

Exhibit and SponsorshipOpportunities

Important Datesto RememberNOVEMBER 1, 2019Deadline for application to the Sage Products LLCInternational Attendee Scholarship

DECEMBER 2019Registration opens

JANUARY 18, 2020Deadline for submission of Abstracts

JANUARY 31, 2020Deadline for application to Diversey Scholarship

FEBRUARY 15, 2020Deadline for application to the GOJO Scholarship

FEBRUARY 15, 2020Deadline for application to the Sani Marc InnovationScholarship

MARCH 1, 2020Applications for the Prescientx (formerly Class 1)Patient and Family Scholarship

MARCH 16, 2020Deadline for reservations at the Delta Winnipeg

APRIL 1, 2020Early Bird Deadline

APRIL 24, 2020Cut-off date for pre-registration. On-site registration opens at the RBC ConventionCentre on Saturday, May 2 (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

Watch for the on-line Registration brochurein December 2019.

Watch the IPAC Canada website forconference updates: www.ipac-canada.org

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Infection Prevention and Control Canada

Telephone: 204.897.5990Toll Free: 1.866.999.7111Fax: 204.895.9595Email: info@ipac-canada.orgwww.ipac-canada.org

Mailing Address:PO Box 46125 RPO Westdale, Winnipeg MB R3R 3S3

Courier Address:67 Bergman Crescent, Winnipeg MB R3R 1Y9