JIM GAUTHIER
108 Park Crescent,
Amherstview, Ontario
K7N 1L8
613 389 7765
jgauthier2@sympatico.ca
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Infection Control Practitioner (ICP)
October 2003 – Present, Providence Care, KingstonON
 Full time ICP in a four person department for St. Mary’s of the Lake (Chronic
care/Rehabilitative Medicine/Geriatric Assessment /Palliative Care – 136 beds) and
Mental Health Services (170 beds).
 Duties Include:
 Conduct education, surveillance, policy development, and outbreak control.
 Act as resource for the affiliatedLong Term Care facility of the corporation.
Adjunct Lecturer
2007-Present Queen’s University
 Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine
Infection Control Practitioner
August 1999 – September 2003, Kingston GeneralHospital, KingstonON
 Full time ICP in a 3 person department
 Conducted most Infection Control educational sessions for facility, performed
surveillance for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the ICU, and a 2 year National study
of Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunt Infections. Portfolio included ICU, Neurosurgical ward
including Critical Care Unit, Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, Pediatrics, Emergency
Department, Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Portering and Rehabilitative
Medicine. Involved extensively with revisions to the Infection Control Manual.
Chief Laboratory Technologist
March 1997 – August 1999, KootenayLakeRegionalHospital, Nelson, BC
 Manager of 17.6 FTEHospital Laboratory with an annual laboratory budget of
$1,700,000.00.Also responsible for coordination of Infection Control and Occupational
Health and Safety Committees.
Infection Control Consultant
January 1991 – Present
 Consultant and lecturer on all issues related to infection prevention and control.
 Conducts inspections of premises (healthcare-related and other), providing a written
report on infection risks of the workplace
 Lectures on all aspects of healthy living (including hand hygiene, vaccination), disease
transmission, sterilization, disinfection, cleaning, construction issues in healthcare and
the role of the Infection Control Practitioner in industry
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Section Head, Microbiology
April 1986 – February 1997, KootenayLake DistrictHospital, Nelson, BC
 Supervised and performed bench work in General Microbiology Laboratory including
Parasitology, Urinalysis and Chlamydia testing. Performed regional Microbiology work
and provided training and consultation to several smaller laboratories. Secretary of the
Infection Control Committee, and provided regional consultation in Infection Control
matters.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
1981 – 1986, Provincial Laboratories, CalgaryAB
 Assistant Section Head: Enterics and Parasitology.
 Experience in Microbiology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Serology and Virology.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
1980 – 1981, St. Joseph’s Hospital, HamiltonON
 Conducted routine microbiology bench work.
EDUCATION
MohawkCollege of Applied Arts and Technology, Hamilton, Ontario
 1978 – 1980
 Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology
 Dean’s Honour's List
 President’s Silver Medal for Scholastic and Athletic Achievement
LICENSURE
College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
 Active Member in Good Standing 1999 – Present
 Authorized to practice in Biochemistry, Hematology, Histology, Bacteriology, and
Parasitology
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Board of Infection Control - Certificate in Infection Control (CIC)
 1990
 Recertification: 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010
CONTINUING EDUCATION
McMasterUniversity, Hamilton, ON
 1990, Infection Control Principals and Practices
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
 1991, Microbiology Basics for Infection Control – Correspondence Course
Impact Training Corporation, Trail, BC
 1992, Management Skills for Supervisors
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University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
 2002, Statistics for the Sciences – Correspondence Course
St John’s Ambulance
 2007 Standard First Aid with CPR Level C – 2006 Protocols
 2010 Standard First Aid with CPR Level C – 2006 Protocols
3M Canada
 2006 Certified Fit-Tester Respirator Program
BGF Enterprises Training
 2008, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Ontario Safety Association for Community and Healthcare (OSACH)
 2008, Certified Member training, Long Term Health Care Sector Specific
Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) - (Formerly OSACH)
 2010, Effective Leadership in Organizational Health Safety and Wellness
 Book 1: Legislation, Standards and Codes
 Book 2: The Internal Responsibility System and Due Diligence
 Book 3: Hazard Awareness and Control
 Book 4: Incident/Event Causation and Investigation
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Active
Infection Prevention and Control(IPAC) Canada
 1990 – Present
 Member of Board of Directors, Technologist Representative, 1992–1994
 Founder of Oncology Interest Group, 2003
 Chair 2003-2004
 Founder of Mental Health Interest Group, 2005
 Chair 2005 - 2009
 Manager of Web Discussion Board 2003 – 2012
 Member of committee to revise Discussion Board into a Question area for members
 National Scientific Program Committee, LTC Member, 2006-2007
 Co-Chair, Scientific Program Committee, 2009 National Conference St. John’s NL
 Chair, Scientific Program Committee, 2010 National Conference, VancouverBC
 Past President 2013 (President Elect 2011, President 2012, National Conference Chair
2014)
IPAC-Eastern Ontario
 1999 – Present
 President Elect, President (2 years), Past President 2000–2003
 President Elect, President, Past President 2005-2007
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College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
 Member in good standing 1999-Present
Ontario Society of Medical Technologists
 2010- Present (Professional Liability Insurer)
Past Memberships
Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science
 Inactive Member 1999 – 2005
 Active Member 1980 - 1999
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
 1992–1999, 2003
British Columbia Professionals in Infection Control
 1997–1999
American Society of Microbiology
 1986–1997
British Columbia Society of Medical Technologists
 1986–1999
 Vice President 1988, on conference planning committee, 1989
POSTERS
VRE: Ramifications of Differences in Isolation Practices
 Gauthier J, Poole K, McFeeters A, McIntyre S.
 Oral poster presentation for the CHICA-Canada National Conference, Ottawa ON, June
2013
Championing Infection Control Facilitators for an Interprofessional Infection Control
Simulation Lab: CHICA-Eastern Ontario Rocks!
 Gauthier J, McFeeters A, Poole K, Hope L, Potter J, Campbell D, McLaren S, Lupenette
MA, Montroy B, Carter B, Knapp A, Burns P, Lawrie C
 Poster presentation2013 CHICA-Canada National Conference, Ottawa ON
Pre-licensure Health Professional Students’ Clinical and Interprofessional Skills in a
Complex Infection Control Simulation
 Luctkar-Flude M, Hopkins-Rosseel D, Pulling C, McGraw R, Gauthier J, Baker C
 IPE Sims and Roundtable Discussion at the 1st SSH-NLN Symposium on
Interprofessional Education in Healthcare Simulation, San Diego, California, January
2012.
Development of an Interprofessional Educational Module on Infection Control Using
High Fidelity Patient Simulation
 Hopkins-Rosseel D, Luctkar-Flude M, Pulling C, McGraw R, Gauthier J, Baker C
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Poster presentationat the World Confederation for Physical Therapy 16th International
WCPT Congress, Amsterdam, Holland, June 2011
Interactive Infection Control Education: Learning by Getting Your Hands Dirty
 Zoutman D, Gauthier J*, Pinchin S.
 Oral Poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, TorontoON
 *Winner of the Best Oral Presentation
An Infection Control Inter-Professional Simulation Lab
 Gauthier J, Allen J, Zoutman D.
 Oral poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, TorontoON
Using 4th Year Student Nursing Project to Enhance Infection Control Education to
Personal Support Workers
 Gauthier J, Bosa R, MacPherson C.
 Poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, TorontoON
Introductory Infection Control Education for Rehabilitation Masters Students: Keeping it
Fun
 Hope L, Poole K, Davis A, Gauthier J, Cooper S, Zoutman D.
 Poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, TorontoON
Walking the Walk – Housekeeper for a Day
 Gauthier J, Zoutman D.
 Poster presentation 2011 CHICA-National Conference, Toronto ON
Antibiotic Resistant Organisms and Antibiotic Practices in Canadian Long-Term Care
Facilities: Focusing on the Relationship of Infection Surveillance and Control Activities
and Antibiotic Practices with MRSA Rates.
 Zoutman D, Ford DB, Gauthier J.
 Oral presentation 2009 CHICA-National Conference,St. John’s NL.
The Relationship of Infection Surveillance and Control Activities and Influenza Rates in
Canadian Long-Term Care Facilities.
 Zoutman D, Ford DB, Gauthier J.
 Poster presentation 2009CHICA-National Conference,St. John’s NL.
Yearly Didactic Infection Control Education of Medical Students at Queen’s University
 Gauthier J, Poole K, Zoutman D, Moffat S, Allen J, Cooper S, Knapp A, Davis A,
Campbell D.
 Oral Presentation 2008 CHICA-Canada National Conference, MontrealQC
Who Wants to be an Infection Control Millionaire – The Sequel
 Gauthier J, Poole K, Zoutman D, Gibson M, Campbell D.
 2008 CHICA-Canada National Conference, MontrealQC
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A Monthly Site Specific Construction / Renovation / Repairs Review Meeting: Improving
Interdepartmental Communication
 Poole K, Gauthier J, Campbell D, Zoutman D, Kirkwood G.
 2008 CHICA-Canada National Conference, MontrealQC
Clinical Clerk Knowledge of Basic Infection control – Use of a Wireless Audience
Response System
 Gauthier J*, Poole K, Zoutman D, Davidson L, Gibson M.
 Oral Presentation 2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference, Edmonton, AB
A Cross Canada Survey of Infection Control Resources and Programming in Long-Term
Care Facilities
 Zoutman DE*, Ford BD, Gauthier J.
 Oral Presentation 2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference, Edmonton, AB
Survey of Infection Control Resources and Programming in Long-Term Care Facilities in
Ontario
 Zoutman DE*, Ford BD, Gauthier J.
 Oral Presentation2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference, LondonON
Developing Content for the Infection Prevention and Control Core Competencies Across
the Continuum of Care – The Ontario Experience
 Boyd NL, Augustin A, Barry C, Bruneau MA, Card ML, Gauthier J, Hauge H, Limerick
W, Van Horne E, Wray R.
 Oral Presentation2006 CHICA-Canada National Conference, LondonON
Outbreak of MRSA Detected through Occupational Health
 Gauthier J, Zoutman DE, Campbell D, Lloyd L. Providence Continuing Care Centre
 2005 CHICA National Conference, Winnipeg MB
Time Interval from Exposure to Detection of MRSA…Culturing Once is Not Enough.
 Gauthier J, McDonald S, Zoutman D, Siebel J. Kingston General Hospital
 2004 CHICA National Conference, Calgary AB
Reduction of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia – A Multidisciplinary Approach
 Gauthier J, Zoutman D, VAP Task Group. Kingston GeneralHospital
 Oral Presentation 2002 CHICA National Conference – St. John’sNF.
PUBLICATIONS
Reviewer
 American Journal of Infection Control
 Article for Publication, Spring 2007, article was withdrawn after review
 Exposure to hospital roommates as a risk factor for health care-associated infections.
2010;38:173-181
 Nursing Foot Care Management, 2nd Edition, (Lazenby) 2005
 Infection Control Chapter
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APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology 2005
 Behavioral Health Chapter
Queen’s University School of Rehabilitation Therapy 2009 – Second Reader
 Student Master’s Submission on Infection Control Issues
Canadian Journal of Infection Control
 Spring 2009 – How you can influence the CHICA-Canada National Education
Conference (co-author with Donna Moralejo, Gerry Hansen)
 Spring 2005 – An outbreak of viral gastroenteritis in a mental health facility: you’re not
in acute care anymore, Toto!
 Fall 2004 – Enhancing your image: Human Resources and Infection Control working
together to raise awareness of Providence Continuing Care Center (PCCC) (co-author
with Indira Naraine, PCCC Human Resources)
 Fall 2004 – Hospital clean versus construction clean- is there a difference?
 Winter 2003- The community clergy and SARS: an educational opportunity
 Summer 2003 – Infection Control and Oncology
 Spring 2003 – Profile of an ICP (Interviewed by the Journal)
American Journal of Infection Control
 A cross-Canada survey of infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities.
Zoutman D, Ford BD, Gauthier J. 2009;37:358-363
Focus- Journal of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
 Volume 3(1) 2005 - Infection Control and the Laboratory Technologist
LECTURING
Queen’s University (Kingston, ON)
 Online Basic Infection Control Course Co-Coordinator / Lecturer (2005-2013)
 Disinfection and Sterilization Presentation (3 of 6 lectures)
 Routine Practices and Transmission Based Precautions (3 of 6 lectures)
 1st Year Nursing (2002 – 2013)
 Basic Infection Control (as part of Introductory Microbiology)
 1st Year Medical Students (2000 – 2012)
 Blood Borne Pathogens
 Basic Sterilization and Disinfection
 Modified to an interactive workshop in 2010 with hands on scenarios
 Interprofessional Simulation Laboratory for Infection Control Principles (20122013)
 2nd Year Medical, 2nd Year Nursing and 2nd Year Physical Medicine Students
 Provided didactic lecture before students participated in 4 scenarios
 2nd Year Physical Therapy (2001 – 2009)
 Handwashing Laboratory
 1st Year Rehabilitative Medicine (2010 – 2012)
 RPAP workshop utilizing 3 stations for rotation of the students
 2nd – 4th Year Nursing (2004-2008)
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Orientation to Infection Control in the Kingston Hospitals (prior to clinical
placement)
Helped coordinate an online module and quiz to replace this lecture for 2009
onwards.
St. Lawrence College (Kingston, ON)
 2nd Year Nursing and Registered Practical Nursing (1999 – 2003)
 MRSA, VRE, Tell You What They Mean to Me, and The Poop on C. difficile
 2nd Year Nursing and Registered Practical Nursing (2003 – 2004)
 SARS – The Canadian Experience
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2nd – 4th Year Nursing (With Laurentian University) (2009-10)
 Helped coordinate an online module and quiz for student orientation
SelkirkCollege (Nelson, BC)
 3rd Year Nursing (1995 – 1999)
 Basic Microbiology and How to Take a Swab
LVRogersHigh School (Nelson, BC)
 Grade 12 Biology (1993 – 1997)
 Application of Grade 12 Biology to Medical Laboratory Technology
 Included culture plates pre-inoculated, then analyzed with the class
 Grade 11 Science and Technology (1995-1999)
 Toured students through laboratory outlining how technology has changed our world
 Provided tour of morgue to discuss high risk behaviors
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Accreditation Canada, Ottawa ON
 Member of Infection Prevention and Control Working Group
 Revised and Updated Standard 5 for release in January 2014
Queen’s University, Kingston ON
 2011 Health Science Student Simulation Laboratory – Infection Control Scenarios
 Laboratory combining first and second year Medical, Nursing and Rehab students
solving Infection Control problems (Article Pending)
 2009 Health Science Student Simulation Laboratory – Infection Control Scenarios
 Laboratory combining senior Medical, Nursing and Rehab students solving Infection
Control problems
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, TorontoON
 Member of Core Competency Project (2005-2006), subcommittee of Provincial
Infections Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC)
 Development of Core Competencies and educational material to be taught to all
health care providers in Ontario
 First three modules released 2008
 Member of Regional Infection Control Project (2005), subcommittee of PIDAC
 Develop Terms of Reference, Positions Required, Job Descriptions and Deliverables
Expected
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INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
March 2014
International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC) Conference (Malta)
VRE and CDI: Soiling the Environment, Time to Stop
August 2013
Infection Prevention and Control Nurses College New Zealand Nurses
Organization Bi-Annual Conference (Palmerston North, NZ)
Intrepid Journeys
Specimen Collection – More than Peeing in a Cup
Teacher, Teacher, Can you Teach Me? Effective Presentations
October 2012
International Federation of Infection Control (Zagreb Croatia)
Outbreaks That Don't Follow the Rules
May 2012
Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare Professionals
Bug Basics – Microbiology for Everyone
May 2012
The Michigan Society for Infection Prevention and Control (Lansing, MI)
Specimen Collection
April 2010
The Michigan Society for Infection Prevention and Control (Lansing MI)
Basic Microbiology – From Swab to Requisition
The Physics of Flying Feces
September 2009
Infection Prevention Society, (Harrogate, United Kingdom)
Outbreak in a Mental Health Facility
Norovirus – A Lecture for Care Home Staff
May 2009
Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare Professionals
Portal of Entry – The Missing Link?
April 2009
The Michigan Society for Infection Prevention and Control (Lansing MI)
Acronym Madness: What do you Need to Know?
March 2008
Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare Professionals
Basic Microbiology – Part of the Basic Infection Control Series
October 2006
Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare Professionals
The Physics of Flying Feces
November 2005
Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare Professionals
Infection Control in the Physician’s Office
October 2004
Montana Hospital Association Convention, (Billings, Montana)
SARS – The Canadian Experience
Basic Microbiology for Nurses
How to Take a Swab, and When to Panic with the Results
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September 2004
November 2003
October 2003
Webber Training – Teleclass Education for Healthcare Professionals
Infection Control in Day Cares
Pittsburgh Chapter, Association of Professionals in Infection Control and
Epidemiology (APIC) (via Videoconference)
SARS – The Canadian Experience
Inland Northwest Chapter, APIC (Spokane, Washington)
SARS – The Canadian Experience
MRSA Screening is Cost Effective
Alcohol Hand Sanitizers – How Strong is Strong Enough
REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
May 2014
IPAC Canada National Conference, Halifax NS
Why Granny Gets Sick – Training the Non-Regulated Health Care Worker
May 2014
Canadian Patient Safety Institute (Teleclass)
Canadian Hand Hygiene Auditing Results
March 2014
Ontario Hospital Association (Toronto, ON)
Hot topics in Infection Control – Question and Answer session
October 2013
Grey Bruce Health Unit/HUPIC (Owen Sound ON)
My Day as a Housekeeper
Routine Practices for Housekeeping
October 2013
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (Durham ON)
Routine Practices for Housekeepers
May 2013
Specialty Care (Vaughan ON)
Patient and Visitor Involvement in Hand Hygiene – The Missing Link
May 2013
Ontario Healthcare Housekeeper's Association (Kingston ON)
Routine Practices in Housekeeping
May 2013
Association des Infirmières en Prévention des Infections (Montreal PQ)
My Day as a Housekeeper
April 2013
Canadian Patient Safety Institute – Stop! Clean Your Hands Day Lecture
Series
Patient and Visitor Involvement: The Hand Hygiene Missing Link
(http://www.handhygiene.ca/English/Events/StopCleanYourHandsDay/Web
inarSeries/Pages/Patient-and-Visitor-Involvement-The-Hand-HygieneMissing-Link.aspx)
Jim Gauthier – Page 11 of 19
November 2012
Canadian Patient Safety Institute – National Patient Safety Week
(Edmonton ON)
Hand Hygiene: Why is this Still an Issue?
September 2012
14th Annual Infectious Disease Conference, Windsor-Essex County
Health Unit (Windsor ON)
Portal of Entry: The Missing Link
June 2012
Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (Gatineau PQ)
Infection Control as a Career Alternative for Laboratory Technologists
May 2012
Ontario Healthcare Housekeeper's Association (Welland ON)
Living the Life of a Housekeeper
March 2012
CHICA Montreal (Montreal PQ)
Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management
Basic Microbiology
February 2012
CHICA Southwestern Ontario (Presented via Videoconference)
Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management
January 2012
CHICA Eastern Ontario (Kingston ON)
Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management
January 2012
Southwestern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network (London, ON)
Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management
November 2011
PICNet Education Day (Vancouver BC)
Fecal Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Human Waste Management
October 2011
Chatham-Kent Infection Control Conference (Chatham, ON)
Portal of Entry – The Missing Link
A 20:20 Look at 2020: IPAC in the Next Decade
October 2011
Hastings Prince Edward Counties Health Unit (Belleville ON)
Long Term Care Outbreaks – Under Siege
October 2011
Oxford County Outbreak Management Day (Woodstock, ON)
An Look at PIDAC’s Environmental Document- Housekeeper for a Day
September 2011
CHICA Newfoundland/Labrador Provincial Conference (St. John’s NL)
Supporting IPAC When it is Not Your Job
Long Term Care Outbreaks – Under Siege
Evening Workshop: Basic Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental
Office
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September 2011
CHICA-HUPIC Chapter Meeting (Owen Sound ON)
Granny’s Got a Bug: Unique Issues in Long Term Care
Evening Workshop: Basic Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental
Office
September 2011
CHICA-Northeastern Ontario Conference (Sudbury ON)
Leadership
September 2011
CHICA-Simcoe Muskoka Chapter Meeting (Orillia ON)
Granny’s Got a Bug: Unique Issues in Long Term Care
June 2011
CHICA-Canada National Conference (Toronto ON)
Bending the Rules, Without Breaking the Prinicples
A 2020 Look at 2020
April 2011
Canadian Association of Environmental Managers (CAEM) Can Clean
Conference (Toronto ON)
Walking the Walk, My Day as a Housekeeper
October 2010
Diversicare (Toronto ON)
Physics of Flying Feces
October 2010
Hasting-Prince Edward Health Unit (Belleville ON)
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection
May-June 2010
CHICA-Canada National Conference (Vancouver BC)
Basic Microbiology – From Swab to Requisition
Excelling at Excel©
I’d Thought You’d Never Ask!
October 2009
C-KICC (Chatham-Kent Infection Control Committee) Education Day
(Chatham, ON)
Basic Microbiology
Do Acronyms Scare You?
September 2009
Sudbury Regional Hospital (Sudbury ON)
Outbreak in an Acute Mental Health Facility
September 2009
Niagara Region Public Health( Niagara ON)
The Basics of Routine Practices
The Physics of Flying Feces
June 2009
Northeastern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network MRSARoad
Show( Sudbury ON)
MRSA Best Practices (PIDAC Document)
MRSA in Special Populations
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May 2009
CHICA-Canada National Conference (St. John’s NL)
Conference Survival Skills
Basic Microbiology
October 2008
Toronto Practitioners in Infection Control MRSA Road Show (Toronto,
ON)
MRSA in Special Populations
October 2008
Mississauga Halton Infection Control Network (Mississauga, ON)
Acronym Madness
Physics of Flying Feces
September 2008
CHICA-EO Regional Conference (Kingston, ON)
Bugs Gone Bad Workshop (3 hours)
June 2008
CHICA-Canada National Conference (Montreal, QC)
Questions that Caused a Pause
Specimen Collection for Infection Control Practitioners
April 2008
Infection Prevention and Control Workshop for Community Agencies
(Hamilton ON)
Acronym Madness
April 2008
Mississauga Halton Infection Control Network PSW Education Day
(Mississauga ON)
Acronym Madness
Physics of Flying Feces
February 2008
Third Annual Conference on Enhancing Safety in Home, Community and
Long Term Care (Edmonton, AB)
Prioritizing Infection Control Resources
February 2008
CHICA – Eastern Ontario Meeting (Kingston, ON)
Effective Education
February 2008
South Eastern Ontario Infection Control Network Education Day
(Kingston, ON)
Vanquishing VRE – Confronting a Mighty Microbe
November 2007
North Eastern Ontario Infection Control Network – Via Videoconference
(Sudbury, ON)
Acronym Madness
Jim Gauthier – Page 14 of 19
November 2007
Algoma Regional Infection Control Conference (Sault Ste. Marie, ON)
Personal Protective Equipment
October 2007
C-KICC (Chatham-Kent Infection Control Committee) Education Day
(Chatham, ON)
Achoo on You, What to Do?
Cleanliness is a Fine Life Preserver
October 2007
North Simcoe Long Term Care Education Day (Barrie, ON)
A Day in the Life of an IPCP
Pathophysiology of the Elderly
Routine Practices Update (Complete half day session)
October 2007
York Region Health Services (Toronto, ON)
Prioritizing Resources in Long Term Care
September 2007
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health(Fergus, ON)
Achoo on You, What to Do?
August 2007
Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (Ottawa, ON)
The Long Term Perspective – New Guidelines
June 2007
CHICA-Canada National Conference (Edmonton, AB)
Infection Prevention and Control Silly Questions – What is the weirdest
thing you have been asked about?
May 2007
CHICA-HANDIC and Regional Infection Control Network (Hamilton,
ON)
Gastroenteritis – A Flyball You Don’t Want to Catch)
March 2007
Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors
(Toronto, ON)
Pandemic Planning, Hot Topics, Old and New Bugs
March 2007
(presented 3
times in Region)
South Eastern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network
(Brockville, Kingston, Belleville, ON)
Routine Practices in Long-Term Care
The Poop on Pets
February 2007
Waterloo-Wellington Infection Control Network (Guelph, ON)
The Challenges of ARO’s in Long-Term Care
October 2006
Montreal PI (Chapter of CHICA-Canada) (Montreal, QC)
Basic Microbiology
Achoo on You, What to Do?
Jim Gauthier – Page 15 of 19
October 2006
Northwestern Ontario Infection Control Network Education Day
(Thunder Bay, ON)
Achoo on You, What to Do?
Surveillance in Long Term Care
October 2006
CHICA-Central Ontario Education Day (Peterborough, ON)
Achoo on you, what to do?
October 2006
C-KICC (Chatham-Kent Infection Control Committee) Education Day
(Chatham, ON)
The Physics of Flying Feces
October 2006
CHICA-Nova Scotia Education Day (Halifax, NS)
Teacher, teacher, can you Teach Me? (Keynote speaker on Effective
Education)
September 2006
CHICA-Eastern Ontario Regional Conference (Kingston, ON)
3 hour mini-symposia
Pathophysiology of the Elderly
Basics of Infection Control
May 2006
CHICA-Canada National Conference (London, ON
A Day in the Life of an ICP – Got Your Runners On?
Prioritizing Resources in LTC Infection Control
Outbreak of MRSA in a LTC Facility
April 2006
Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists – Eastern
Section (Kingston, ON)
Achoo on You, What to Do? – A Presentation on Febrile Respiratory Illness
(FRI)
SOPIC Regional Infection Control Conference (London, ON)
MRSA, VRE – Forget About It!
Pathophysiology of the Elderly
Surveillance in LTC
November 2005
October 2005
Radiology Nurses of Eastern Ontario (Kingston, ON)
Community Acquired MRSA
October 2005
Emergency Nurses Association of Ontario – Eastern Branch (Kingston,
ON)
Achoo on You, What to Do?
October 2005
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Public Health Bug Busters Conference
(Smith Falls, ON)
Busting Bugs, A Disinfection Primer
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June 2005
HANDIC Regional Infection Control Conference (Hamilton, ON)
Stayin’Alive - Development of the MOHLTC Core Competencies
October 2004 and Kingston Regional Footcare Conference (Kingston ON)
Basic Infection Control
February 2004
Introduction to Sterilization and Disinfection
March 2004
Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) Teleclass
Hot Tubs and Hydrotherapy – Infection Control Soup
October 2003
Access Centre for Hastings and PrinceEdwardCounties
Conference on Aging
Risk Factors for Infection in the Elderly
October 2003
alPHa Teleclass
Infection Control in Day Cares
October 2003
Eastern Ontario Professionals in Infection Control (EOPIC)
Mini-Symposia (3 hour pre-conference function) (Kingston ON)
Basic Microbiology for Nurses
How To Take a Swab
How to Interpret Microbiology Reports
October 2003
Ottawa Organization for Professionals in Infection Control (OOPIC)
Education Day (Ottawa ON)
How to Interpret Microbiology Reports
May 2003
Skin and Wound Assessment Team (SWAT) Regional Conference
(Brockville, ON)
Interpretation of Microbiology Results
May 2002
SWAT Regional Conference (Brockville, ON)
Basic Microbiology
September 1997
Joint Alberta Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (ASMLT) /
British Columbia Society of Medical Technologists (BCSMT)
Provincial conference(Calgary AB)
Infection Control as a Career Alternative for Laboratory Technologists
A case study on Leishmaniasis
June 1996
Community and Hospital Infection Control Association – Canada
(CHICA-Canada) National ConferencePre-Conference Education Day
(Vancouver, BC)
Collecting Lab Specimens in the Peri-natal Period
October 1989
BCSMT Congress (Fairmont Hot Springs, BC)
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Bacterial Vaginosis – Handling Genital Specimens in the Small Lab
CONSULTING
ARJOHUNTLEIGHCanada
 2010 North America Product Manager Meeting
 Full day meeting to discuss Infection Control, Current Trends, Design Issue
Challenges
 2006 Canadian Sales Meeting, OrlandoFlorida
 Infection Control Practitioners: Who We Are, What We Do, and How to Talk to Us
 Regional Question and Answer
 2005 North American Sales Meeting, Bromont, Quebec
 Disinfection Basics
 Infection Control Practitioners: Who We Are, What We Do, and How to Talk to Us
Burlington, ON
 HaltonDistrictSchool Board
 Assistance with Pandemic Influenza Planning and Routine Practices for Staff
Belleville, ON
 McQuigge Lodge
 On Site Infection Control Inspection
 Presentation of 3 different educational sessions
 Lakeview Manor
 Presentation of Basic Infection Control Principles
Brockville, ON
 Upper Canada School Board – Pandemic Planning Education Day
 Infection Control for Custodial Staff
Ecolab
 Member of Scientific Advisory Group (2003-2004)
Hamilton, ON
 RJ Smith Dental Laboratories (2007, 2009)
 Basic Microbiology
 Infection Control in the Dental Office
 Dermody Funeral Home
 Infection Control in the Funeral Industry
Kingston, ON
 AllCare Home Care Service Providers
 Infection Control in Home Care
 Community Care Access Centre
 Infection Control in Home Care
 Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants of Eastern ON
 Infectious Risks in the Dental Office
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Fairmont Home
 Routine Practices
Helen Henderson Retirement Home
 Routine Practices
Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) Health and Safety
Committee
 Presentation on Infection Control for Custodial Staff
Paramed
 Routine Practices in Home Care
LefargeCanada
 Presentation on Routine Practices for Industrial First Aid Attendants
Meiko
 2014 International Sales Meeting, Munich Germany
 Presentation on Chain of Transmission, Basic Microbiology, Multi-Drug Resistant
Organisms, ICP Roles and Responsibilities
 Answered sales representatives questions
Specialty Care
 Resident and Visitor Involvement – Hand Hygiene
Virox – JohnsonDiversey
 2008 Sales Manager Education
 Infection Control Practitioners: Who We Are, What We Do, and How to Talk to Us
British Columbia
 Several nursing homes, dental offices, medical clinics, optometrist offices and
schools utilized presentations on Basic Infection Control, and Staying Healthy in the
Workplace.
VOLUNTEER AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
BayridgeSecondary School
Co-ChairSchool Council
 2005-06
Communications Representative
 2006-07
LancasterDrivePublic School
Chair or Co-ChairSchool Council
 2001 – 2005
Limestone District School Board
Co-Chair Parent Liaison Committee
 2002- 2006
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Kingston Minor Ball Hockey Association
Assistant Coach
 2004-2005
Kingston Pacer’s Basketball League
Assistant Coach
 1999 – 2006
Kingston Clippers Soccer League
Assistant Coach (two teams)
 1999 – 2002
Nelson Little Theatre
Board of Directors
 1990 – 1995
Nelson Capitol Theatre
Board of Directors
 1988 – 1990
Community Theatre
Performed in numerous theatrical productions in Hamilton, Calgary, Nelson and Kingston,
including learning to tap dance in 2003.