Infectious Disease Prevention
Downloadable Signs and Brochures
A collection of downloadable workplace resources for infection control
Outbreak Management
What is an Outbreak?
An outbreak is generally a sudden increase in the number of cases of an infection which exceeds what would normally be expected for that setting.
If you suspect an outbreak, break the chain of transmission, and implement outbreak controls.
Influenza
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care have set case definition criteria for outbreaks:
Covid-19 Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care have set case definition criteria for outbreaks:
COVID-19 Outbreak in LTCH/RH and Other Congregate Living Settings
Suspect COVID-19 Outbreak:
WECHU IPAC HUB
IPAC Hub
Information and resources for infection prevention and control (IPAC).