Purpose of the WRHA Infection Prevention & Control Manual, After Hour Coverage
Document Development, Review & Stakeholders Consultation Record
Transmission of Microorganisms
- Direct Contact
- Indirect Contact
- Droplet
- Airborne
- Common Vehicle
- Vectorborne
Implementation of Additional Precautions
Discontinuation of Additional Precautions
- Introduction
- Indications for Airborne Precautions
- Accommodation
- Healthcare Workers
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Resident Transport
- Resident/Family/Visitors
- Visitors
- Introduction
- Indications for Contact Precautions
- Accommodation
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Resident Transport
- Equipment and Environment
- Residents/Family/Visitors
- Introduction
- Indications for Airborne/Contact Precautions
- Healthcare Workers
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Resident Transport
- Equipment and Environment
- Resident/Family/Visitors
- Introduction
- Indications for Droplet/Contact Precautions
- Accommodation
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Resident Transport
- Equipment and Environment
- Resident/Family/Visitors
Appendices:
Additional Precautions Poster 11x17 (English)
Additional Precautions Poster 11x17 (French)
Resident and Family/Visitor Additional Precautions Information Sheets
Regional Policies/Procedures and LTC Program Operational Directives/Guidelines
Evidence Review and Recommendations for LTC: Appropriate Assessment and Treatment of UTI - October 2016
Evidence Review and Recommendations for LTC: Jetted Tubs - October 2014
Evidence Review and Recommendations for LTC: Topping Up - October 2014
Evidence Review and Recommendations for LTC: Urinary Cathether Change Frequency - November 2014
Sharing of Personal Items - May 18, 2006
Reuse of electrical razors for personal hygiene - January 20, 2005
String cords and call bells in patient care areas - December 2, 2004
Management of Communicable Diseases in Personal Care Homes table
PCH Infection Prevention and Control Manual Influenza Pandemic Plan