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Blog: July 2018
Optimal strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of acute or chronic hepatitis B infection in British Columbia
Jul 31, 2018 by Mawuena Binka, Research Associate, University of British Columbia and BC Centre for Disease Control
Background
Hepatitis B (HBV) is a vaccine-preventable infection. People who have not been vaccinated, however, may become infected through contact with the body fluids of an HBV-infected person.
While the early stages of...
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Categories: New knowledge
Take our survey: Health provider needs for hepatitis B
Jul 27, 2018 by Stephanie Meier, Senior Practice Leader, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
Hepatitis Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) would like to invite health care providers to participate in a short survey.
The purpose of this survey is to identify the learning needs of health...
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Categories: Events and announcements
High Demand for Hepatitis C Education among BC Providers
Jul 16, 2018 by Terri Buller-Taylor, Research Manager, Hepatitis Education Canada, by and Liza McGuinness, Project Manager, Hepatitis Education Canada
Background
Patient and provider hepatitis C (HCV)-related knowledge gaps, present at every point on the HCV illness and care journey, are associated with lower care engagement.[1,2]
Education is key for increased...
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Categories: New knowledge
“Hepatitis C: The Basics” course increases knowledge and capacity to engage in care
Jul 10, 2018 by Terri Buller-Taylor, Research Manager, Hepatitis Education Canada
Background
In British Columbia, a lack of engagement is contributing to a rising tide of morbidity and mortality associated with hepatitis (HCV) infection and could impact Canada’s goal to eliminate HCV by 2030.[1]
In...
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Categories: Program updates
Revisions to the BCCDC Non-Certified Practice Sexual Assault Decision Support Tools
Jul 9, 2018 by Geoffrey Ford, HIV/STI Senior Practice Lead, Clinical Prevention Services, BCCDC
A number of changes have been made to the BCCDC Communicable Disease Control Manual, Chapter 5:...
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Categories: Current practice
