Hello Leads & Managers!

This page was designed to help you with updating infection control policies for your designated setting. The templates provided are not to be copy and pasted. Each facility has their own system of organization and resource available. We would encourage you to use these templates as a starting point for updating or creating any infection control policies, ensuring that the information provided in the templates it edited or modified based on your organizational supports.

If you have any questions, require support with starting infection control policies, or would like to have someone review your infection control policies, please contact a member of our hub!

Templates & Resources

KW4 & CND IPAC Policy Example.pdf

IPAC Canada - IPAC Program Standard

• To be used as a guide to incorporate all relevant aspects of infection control that should be considered in policy development

College of Physician of Alberta - IPAC Requirements for Medical Clinics

• To be used only for congregate settings such as shelters and group homes that also host resident or patron clinics

Region of Waterloo Public Health - Enteric Outbreak Resource Manual

• Incorporate outbreak management guidelines found in manual into policies regarding entering outbreaks

Halton Public Health Unit - Infection Prevention and Control Information for Healthcare Professionals

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• Policy and Procedure Templates most applicable include:
  • Hand hygiene
  • Cleaning and disinfection of a biological spill
  • High level disinfection
  • Routine practices, additional precautions, and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Page Last Updated: April 30, 2024