Austin, Sidney
Academic Rank(s):Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Infection Control Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health
Affiliation(s): VGH
Research and Scholarly Interests: Antimicrobial resistant organism surveillance and infection control management in acute care
Sidney Austin is an Infection Control Practitioner, specializing in acute care with Vancouver Coastal Health. She graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and went on to complete her Infection Control Certificate at Queens University in 2021. She is a Registered Nurse with a background in medical surgical patient care. Her current research interests and pursuits are focused on antimicrobial resistant organism surveillance and infection control management in acute care.
Academic Background
- Infection Prevention & Control Professional Development Course, Queens University. 2021
- BSc in Nursing, Kwantlen Polytechnic University. 2020
Awards and Recognition
Publications
Research Interest
Antimicrobial resistant organism surveillance and infection control management in acute care.
Current Projects In My Lab Include
Monitoring Transmission of Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms From Known Positive Cases in Acute Care: Assessment of Our Ring Screen Approach
Teaching Interest
Path 451 Practicum Mentor