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Message from the President

Welcome to IPAC Southwestern Ontario (IPAC SWO) and to our chapter website!

My name is Cara-Lee Coghill and I am excited and privileged to represent our chapter as the IPAC SWO President for 2023 and 2024.

IPAC SWO chapter members represent a diverse group of IPAC professionals who work in a variety of fields in health care including hospitals, pre-hospital settings, long-term care and continuing care facilities, community care and health agencies, public health, government and industry.

IPAC SWO offers face-to face meetings, webinars and educational workshops to meet the educational needs of our members. Please continue to visit our website for chapter meeting details!

In addition to our chapter meetings and educational sessions, IPAC SWO is proud to offer:

  • Scholarship funding for members to attend the Annual IPAC Canada National Conference
  • Support in preparing for Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC)
  • Funding opportunities for IPAC Education, CIC certification and renewal
  • Education sessions and resources at quarterly chapter meetings
  • Opportunities to connect and IPAC professionals regionally and across Canada
  • Opportunities to increase awareness of current Infection Prevention and Control standards and practices
  • Support for your organization/facility for National Infection Control Week

To join IPAC-Canada and IPAC SWO, visit IPAC-Canada and view this welcome brochure.

I welcome you to contact any member of the executive to find out what IPAC Canada has to offer.

Cara-Lee Coghill

2023-2024 IPAC SWO Chapter President

Apply for IPAC SWO Educational Funding Now 

IPAC SWO is proud to provide the opportunity for IPAC SWO members who have successfully completed an IPAC Canada approved educational course OR have obtained initial or renewed Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP) to apply for educational funding. 

The application process is officially open and closes December 1, 2024. Please see the IPAC Education and CIC/LTC-CIP Funding Terms and Conditions  where you will find a link to apply.


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Upcoming Event

Save the date for the next IPAC SWO Chapter Meeting and Education Session 

Please join us for the next virtual IPAC SWO Chapter Meeting and Education Session on Friday November 15, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm.  Further details will be shared closer to the date.

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IPAC SWO News

IPAC SWO Welcomes New and Returning Executive Members

IPAC SWO would like to welcome and welcome back the following individuals who will be starting their terms on the executive starting January 1, 2025.

  • Education Co-chair: Adenike Oguntimehin
  • Treasurer: Kittly Chan
  • Secretary: Robyn Latendresse
  • Marketing and Communication: Dori Taylor
  • Webmaster: Sandi Amorim-Daly

Recording and Presentations from Educational Sessions Available in IPAC SWO Members Area

Did you know that IPAC SWO members have access to recordings of past virtual educational sessions and presentations from in person education sessions under IPAC SWO Education Session Presentation of secure IPAC SWO Members area.  Check it out!


CIC Recertification 

It's that time of the year again. Recertification is now due for those who were certified in 2020. If you are recertifying through the continuing education process and require documentation of education sessions you participated in through IPAC SWO, please contact ipacswochapter@gmail.com

The CBIC website contains excellent information to assist you through the process. You will find the following resources particularly helpful.

 

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