2024 Holiday Event
We are delighted to invite all CHHA members to our annual Holiday celebration, combining festive cheer with valuable professional development opportunities.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 5th
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
What to Expect:
Educational Sessions: We’ve lined up a series of informative sessions tailored specifically for healthcare housekeeping/environmental services professionals. These sessions will be both enlightening and relevant, covering the latest trends and best practices in our industry.
1st Session: Candida auris – The Yeast in the Beast
C. auris is a newer human pathogen, having been first isolated in 2009. It poses challenges in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) in its ease of developing antifungal resistance, spreading in healthcare environments, and resisting cleaning and disinfection.
This session will outline current knowledge of C. auris, and what is happening worldwide and in Canada. Most importantly, the session will discuss how the Canadian healthcare system can prepare for it with a focus on prevention.
Presented by Erica Susky MSc CIC, Infection Control Practitioner, Saint Michael’s Unity Health Toronto
2nd Session: Keep your employees healthy
About the importance of ergonomics in cleaning.
Presented by Olha Tytsyak | Territory Sales Manager Vileda
Fun and Games: Get ready for some festive fun with games that will keep the spirit of the season alive! Ugliest and Prettiest Holiday Sweater Contest!
Prizes: We have exciting prizes lined up for game winners and participants!
This virtual event is completely free for all to attend. We hope that moving to a virtual format will make it easier for everyone to join in the festivities and valuable learning experiences without any barriers.
Erica Susky (MSc CIC) is re-certified in Infection Control and is a teacher and consultant. Her experience includes acute care, mental health, long-term care, rehabilitation, outpatient settings and most recently shelters/congregate settings. Erica has interests in education, research, antibiotic resistance, and clinical microbiology. Erica’s training included studying antibiotic resistance at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg where she acquired a Masters’ Degree in Medical Microbiology. She has published in international scientific journals and has presented at conferences pertaining to infection control as well as antibiotic resistance. She is currently working with the cardiology program at Saint Michael’s Hospital at Unity Health Toronto.
Olha Tytsyak is a dynamic sales leader with over a decade of experience in consultative selling, business development, and strategic client negotiations. With a master’s degree in international economics and certifications in Quality Systems Management (ISO 9001) and GIAC GFACT and GSEC, Olha has a diverse educational background that complements her professional expertise.
Registration
Members are encouraged to register early as space may be limited. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, enhance your professional knowledge, and celebrate the holiday season.
Together we maintain the highest standards of healthcare cleanliness across Canada.
Have a question you would like to ask?
We are available to answer any questions you may have and encourage you to contact us through email or phone at your convenience.
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