Long-Term Care, Retirement Homes, And Congregate Care Settings

Outbreak Prevention and Preparedness

Surveillance

Monitoring local, provincial and national illness activity can help inform outbreak prevention and readiness measures.

Provincial Surveillance

• Public Health Ontario - COVID-19 Data Tool https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-Analysis/Infectious-Disease/COVID-19-Data-Surveillance/COVID-19-Data-Tool
• Public Health Ontario - Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin Ontario Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin | Public Health Ontario

National Surveillance

• Public Health Agency of Canada - Flu Watch Flu (influenza): FluWatch surveillance - Canada.ca

Prevention and Preparedness

Infection Prevention and Control Resources

Public Health Ontario offers numerous resources related to infection prevention control and outbreak prevention and preparedness

Best Practices in IPAC | Public Health Ontario

Routine Practices and Additional Precautions | Public Health Ontario

COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Living Settings | Public Health Ontario

COVID-19 Long-Term Care Resources | Public Health Ontario

Infection control information and support is also available through GBHU’s IPAC Hub. Visit their Page.