# Upcoming Public Health Ontario IPAC Education Sessions

> Public Health Ontario is offering two free online education sessions this October focused on infection prevention and control (IPAC).

Public Health Ontario is offering two free online education sessions this October focused on infection prevention and control (IPAC). These sessions may be of interest to occupational therapists working in clinical settings and those responsible for infection prevention and control practices.

Trends and Insights from Infection Prevention and Control Lapse Investigations Supported by Public Health Ontario – October 20, 2026

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

This session will summarize trends in IPAC lapse risk assessments that Public Health Ontario has supported, highlighting the settings involved and common deviations from IPAC best practices. The session is intended for regulated health professionals and others involved in infection prevention and control.

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Introducing Public Health Ontario's Modernized Hand Hygiene Program: Evidence-Informed Strategies for Improvement – October 21, 2026

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

This webinar will introduce Public Health Ontario's updated hand hygiene program, including new strategies to improve hand hygiene practice among health care workers. This revised program promotes innovative strategies that address persistent challenges individuals face reaching their hand hygiene goals. This session will highlight the key elements of the program, including environmental supports, education, team-based problem-solving and habit formation.

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Registration is available through Public Health Ontario's events page.