NCCID presents new information on the potential contributions of big data for infectious diseases surveillance and the investigation of foodborne outbreaks in Canada. Recognizing the potential for big data as a resource for public health planning and decision-making, NCCID commissioned a summary of evidence with the objectives of:
Understanding big data resources related to infectious diseases surveillance
Exploring options and challenges in visualizing and analyzing the resulting information
Highlighting examples of how big data have been applied to foodborne illnesses
In this presentation, Dr. Cheryl Waldner, DVM, PhD (University of Saskatchewan) will give an overview of big data, its opportunities and limitations for public health, and describe examples related to foodborne illnesses.
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NCCID has consulted practitioners, policy makers and researchers to identify key gaps and map opportunities where improved knowledge translation and exchange can be applied to practice and policy towards tuberculosis control and elimination. Based on what we heard, we've undertaken a series of new projects and activities, including:
Our TB TALK series features one-on-one conversations with experts at End TB 2017, a meeting of the International Union Against Tuberculosis (North American Region) // LISTEN
Case Study: Integrated LTBI Care for Refugees: Successes and Challenges at BridgeCare Clinic in Winnipeg // READ
NEW FROM NCCID
WEBINAR
Communicating the Risk of Infectious Diseases in a Changing Climate
What means are available to public health practitioners for effectively communicating the risk of infectious diseases to the public? When a new outbreak emerges, how can public health convey facts and risks accurately to the public and to policy makers? How are risks interpreted by various audiences? This March 8, 2017 webinar provided different perspectives on communicating risk in an “environment” of change: the intersection of climate change and infectious disease emergence and resurgence.
RESOURCES
Disease Debriefs: Mumps & Measles
NCCID Disease Debriefs provide Canadian public health practitioners and clinicians with essential information on prominent infectious diseases for Canadian public health practice. While not a formal literature review, information is gathered from key sources including the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the USA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and peer reviewed literature.
WEBINAR Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long Term / Elder Care: The Case To Act
This March 9, 2017 webinar was developed for senior leaders, decision makers and innovators in long term care—administrators, medical directors, directors of care, or program managers—in provincial, private or voluntary sector organizations. Leads were asked to invite key staff who implement antimicrobial stewardship programs (e.g. infection prevention and control specialists, or nurse practitioners). An archived version of this webinar is now available for viewing.
LINKS Resources for AMU in long term care
Studies have shown that 40-75% of the antibiotic courses prescribed in long term care (LTC) facilities are unnecessary or inappropriate, leading to significant risks from antibiotic overuse. Antimicrobial stewardship in LTC facilities involves setting commitments and actions to optimize antibiotic therapy while minimizing the emergence of antibiotic resistance and other adverse effects. NCCID links to materials produced by various organizations to promote AMS in LTC facilities, including steps for implementation and evidence based guidelines for clinical assessments and treatment.
RESOURCE Prescription Pads
To be used with adult and child patients (see samples) who have a suspected viral infection. Provides information about symptomatic relief for infections and indicates when patients should consider a return visit.
Production of this newsletter has been made possible through a financial contribution from PHAC. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of PHAC.
