SAC has compiled a list of infection prevention and control resources from organizations in Canada and internationally that may be helpful. We also recommend that SAC members and associates familiarize themselves with infection prevention and control guidance provided by their regulatory body, as well as applicable provincial/territorial public health agencies.
Canadian Resources
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COVID-19 guidance for schools Kindergarten to Grade 12 (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) : For Health Professionals (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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COVID-19 and People with Disabilities (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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COVID-19 Technical Brief: Masking and Face Shields for Full Duration of Shifts in Acute Healthcare Settings (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Home Care Settings (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Long Term Care Homes (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Outpatient and Ambulatory Care Settings (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19: Second Interim Guidance for Acute Healthcare Settings (Public Health Agency of Canada)
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Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines (The Canadian Interorganizational Group for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Infection and Prevention Control Canada)
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Infection Prevention and Control Core Competencies for Health Care Workers: A Consensus Document (Infection and Prevention Control Canada)
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Guidance on Re-Opening Northern, Remote, Isolated, and Indigenous Communities (National Collaborative Centre for Indigenous Health)
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National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools COVID-19 Rapid Evidence Service
International Resources
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COVID-19 Mobile Learning App (World Health Organization Academy) – This new app for health workers is now available at the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. It provides access to news, information, education and tools about a range of COVID-19 topics including epidemiology, managing patient care, infection prevention and control, as well as use of personal protective equipment.
