Detectives in IPAC: Uncover. Protect. Prevent.

Schedule

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 08:45 am to 03:45 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Four Points by Sheraton London | London, ON

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IPAC SWO Presents: Detectives in IPAC: Uncover. Protect. Prevent. An infection control education workshop.
About this Event

IPAC SWO Chapter of IPAC Canada presents...


Detectives in IPAC: Uncover. Protect. Prevent.

IPAC SWO, the Southwestern Ontario chapter of IPAC Canada, is excited to host an Infection Prevention and Control Educational Workshop on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.).

Registration from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Location: Four Points by Sheraton London, 1150 Wellington Rd., London, Ontario N6E 1M3. *Note: This event will be in-person only with no virtual option.

Detectives in IPAC: Uncover. Protect. Prevent. This will be a full day of interactive sessions to highlight key infection prevention and control (IPAC) principles and infectious disease topics to improve patient and community safety and to strengthen infection control programs in a variety of settings.

The IPAC SWO Fall Workshop brings together a diverse community of health care professionals, researchers, educators, and industry leaders for a dynamic exchange of ideas, insights, and innovations.

Through a series of engaging presentations, interactive activities, panel discussions, and exhibitor product showcase, participants will uncover the latest advancements, best practices, and challenges facing the field of infection prevention and control.

Whether you're a seasoned IPAC professional seeking to deepen your knowledge or just beginning your journey in the field, the IPAC SWO “Detectives in IPAC” workshop offers something for everyone.

Participation in this event is eligible for 5 IPU credits.

Register by September 2nd for Early Bird Rates!


Note: Early bird registration closes September 2, 2025. Late registration closes September 16, 2025 at 11:59pm. Refunds cannot be processed after September 16, 2025, however registration transfers will be accepted. Refunds will be for the registration fee minus administrative and Eventbrite fees. No fee will be applied to transfers, however dietary restrictions may not be accommodated after this date.


🎉 Did you know that we are also offering a Pre-Workshop Social Mixer hosted by IPAC SWO and generously supported by Diversey on October 6, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

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Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration and Visiting Industry Partners/Exhibitors
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Host: Shelby Ludington, IPAC SWO President
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Infection Prevention: Navigating the Raging Sea of Rules, Requirements & Recom
Host: Vydia Nankoosingh, MLT, CICVydia Nankoosingh, MLT, CIC

Info: Vydia Nankoosingh, MLT, CIC, Infection Prevention Senior Clinical Advisor, North America Diversey - A Solenis Company


🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Avian Influenza and other Zoonotic Infections
Host: Dr. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM

Info: Dr. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, Director, Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses
University of Guelph


🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Break & Visiting Industry Partners/Exhibitors
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
CPE Sleuths: Applying IPAC Tactics to Prevent Re-offense
Host: Kasey Gambeta, MScN, CIC

Info: Kasey Gambeta, MScN, CIC and Catherine Kerr, MSc, CIC, Public Health Ontario


🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch, Visiting Industry Partners/Exhibitors and Interactive Activities
🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:05 PM
Pop-Psych for the Infection Control Practitioner (ICP)
Host: Dr. Kevin Stinson, PhD, CIC, RMccm

Info: Dr. Kevin Stinson, PhD, CIC, RMccm, Program Manager, Infection Prevention & Control, Waterloo Regional Health Network


🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:50 AM
Combatting Contagion Comebacks
Host: Dr. Miriam Klassen, MD, MPH

Info: Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health for Huron Perth Health Unit


🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
Break & Visiting Industry Partners/Exhibitors
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:50 PM
Pandemic Planning & Tabletop Activity
Host: Erika Vitale, BSc, CIC

Info: Erika Vitale, BSc, CIC, Director Infection Control and Pandemic Planning · Windsor Regional Hospital & Lesley Leach, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, Supervisor of IPAC, Woodingford Lodge


🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Draw Prizes
Host: Shelby Ludington, IPAC SWO President
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Four Points by Sheraton London, 1150 Wellington Road, London, Canada

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