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Toronto Northern Ink Exposure 2010

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:48:05 +0000

Health Educators (http://www.hlthedu.com) will be at NIX Thursday June 17th in Toronto, Ontario to teach a one day course regarding bloodborne pathogens and infection control. Seating is EXTREMELY limited so pre-registration is required immediately. Please Download the Registration Form or contact Jesse Villemaire if you wish to register and have any further questions @ 519-653-4333

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS & THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL FOR MODIFICATION PRACTITIONERS

WHEN: Thursday June 17th 2010

TIME: 11:00am – 6pm (Class may run later)

WHERE: Fionn MacCool’s private room, 181 University Avenue, Toronto

COST: $150 CDN

Can’t make Thursday’s class?

David Vidra will also be teaching a one day course regarding bloodborne pathogens and infection control sponsored by BodyArtPro

WHEN: Sunday June 20th 2010

TIME: 11:00am – 6pm (Class may run later)

WHERE: BodyArtPro 1 hook Ave. Unit 13

COST: $150 CDN

Please Download the Registration Form or contact Jesse Villemaire if you wish to register and have any further questions @ 519-653-4333

Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices – Ontario Jan 2009

David — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:26:24 +0000

This Ontario best practice document applies to any facility, service or person offering services where there is a risk of exposure to blood, such as, but not limited to: hairdressing and barber shops, tattoo and body piercing studios, electrolysis, acupuncture and various aesthetic services. The following guidelines comprise general recommendations for all personal service settings and equipment. Click Here to read.

MRSA – Picture

David — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:00:45 +0000

Although usually harmless, Staphylococcus aureus (staph) may occasionally get into the body and cause infections through breaks in the skin, such as abrasions, cuts, wounds, tattooing, body piercing, or surgical incisions. These infections may be mild, such as pimples or boils, or serious, such as an infection of the blood stream, bones, or joints.

HANDWASHING VS ANTISEPTIC HAND GELS

David — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:27:08 +0000

With the increase in popularity of antiseptic hand gels over the past 6 years, we have seen a significant decrease of compliance with hand washing. However, hand gels were never intended as a replacement for hand washing, but to be used only in cases where hand washing was not feasible.

Per Federal law, hand washing is the primary method for cleansing hands. OSHA standards make it very clear that antiseptic hand gels do not replace the act of washing hands. In plain English, it clearly states that antiseptic hand cleansers can only be used when it is not feasible to provide hand washing facilities with running water. In our industries, running water should always be available for hand washing. Also note, per OSHA standard cited below, after the use of antiseptic hand gel, hands must still be washed with soap and water as soon as feasible. Click Here to read more.

MRSA – Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

David — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:15:05 +0000

Skin infections with MRSA are transmitted by close skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or by contact with objects or surfaces contaminated with MRSA. Most often MRSA infections occur in hospital patients; however, reports of MRSA infections acquired outside of a hospital setting (community-acquired) are becoming more common.

As with ordinary strains of Staphylococcus aureus, some people harbor MRSA on their skin or in their nose without harm, whereas other people may develop infections.

People with an increased risk of developing infection include those with breaks in their skin due to abrasions, cuts, wounds, tattooing, body piercing, or surgical incisions; those with certain types of immune system deficiency, such as low number of white cells in their blood; athletes participating in contact sports; IV drug users; and those living in crowded, unsanitary conditions with poor hygiene (i.e., prisoners). Click Here to read more.

Health Educators Conference

David — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:46:24 +0000

Everything is setup for the first of what we hope to be a recurring series of BodyArtPro sponsored Health Educators classes in Toronto. Sunday we have the Bloodborne Pathogens and The Principles of Infection Control class and Monday will be Sterilization: From Start to Finish. Big Thanks to Philip Barbosa (BMEzine Staff) for coordinating the event and for helping setup the class space at the BodyArtPro office.