The intended purpose of this document is to provide interim guidance to LTCHs to prevent transmission of COVID-19. It has been informed by technical advice provided by members of the PHAC National Advisory Committee on Infection Prevention and Control (NAC-IPC). The document provides information on the following subjects:
- Infection prevention and control preparedness
- Screening
- Visitors
- Resident care and infection control measures
- Routine Practices
- Droplet and Contact precautions
- Nasopharyngeal swabs
- Resident placement and accommodation
- Resident activity
- Outbreak management
- Discontinuing additional precautions
- Handling of deceased bodies, lab specimens and resident care equipment
- Environmental cleaning and disinfection
- Linen, dishes and cutlery
- Waste management
Infection prevention and control for COVID-19: Interim guidance for long term care homes. Ontario, Public Health Agency of Canada, 2020, online.
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