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This page is related to all routine practices that should be followed regardless of outbreak status and additional precautions that should be implemented when you have identified your first resident case and during outbreaks. All information provided is applicable to Long Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, and other Congregate Living Settings (MCCSS homes, shelters, hospices).
If you're looking for hands-on education for your staff related to the topics below, make sure to keep your eye out for our IPAC Champion Program registration! You can also refer to our calendar of events to keep up to date with any virtual or in-person education we are hosting related to these topics and other infection control practices.
Please refer to our audits page for additional resources related to PPE and hand hygiene compliance assessment.
Additionally, you can also contact the hub anytime if you are interested in having us visit for a walk around, support during outbreaks, mentorship with developing policies, or providing tailored education sessions for your residents, staff, and visitors.
How to Use this Page: Please click on the arrow beside the subheadings to open up a drop down menu to access any supporting documents, videos, or links to best practice guidelines.
Routine practices refers to IPAC interventions that are done all day every day regardless of whether there is an active outbreak or there are residents in isolation.
Additional precautions refers to IPAC interventions that are used in addition to routine practice to protect staff, residents, and visitors by preventing the transmission of infectious diseases while residents are in isolation or during an outbreak.
Page Last Updated: April 30, 2024