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Acute Care Outbreak Guide - Alberta Health Services

(4 days ago) WebThis guide provides current best practice and evidence-based guidance for preparation, assessment, determination and confirmation (of outbreak type) for COVID-19, respiratory illness (RI) including confirmed influenza, and gastrointestinal illness (GI) outbreaks and related management in acute care settings1.

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cdc/if-hp-cdc-ob-guide-for-outbreak-prevention-and-control-in-acute-care-sites.pdf

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COVID-19 Acute Care Outbreaks in Alberta Alberta Health Services

(8 days ago) WebAs of Apr. 22, all healthcare worker COVID-19 cases still under investigation, or where the source of infection is inconclusive or indeterminate, will be counted as part of an acute care outbreak case count. Thus, as cases are under investigation, numbers may fluctuate as …

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17232.aspx

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Guide for Outbreak Prevention & Control in Long Term Care, …

(Just Now) WebIn compliance with the Alberta . Continuing Care Health Services Standards (Standard 11), Alberta Health Services facilities and contracted service providers will develop and implement written procedures for identifying, reporting and investigating notifiable diseases, and controlling any suspect outbreaks within LTC, DSL and Hospice facilities.

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cdc/if-hp-cdc-ob-guide-for-outbreak-prevention-and-control-ltc-dsl-hospice.pdf

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COVID-19 Information for Albertans Alberta Health Services

(8 days ago) WebCOVID-19 Resources. Find the latest information about COVID-19 including information about testing (self-assessment), getting test results, getting healthy after COVID-19, visitation (restrictions), schools, business and more. Select by Topic.

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx

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Supportive / Home Living Outbreak Management Alberta Health …

(9 days ago) WebCommunicable Disease Control Notifiable Disease & Outbreak Management. COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses Requisition 21701. Example of Required Fields Highlighted. IPC Diseases and Conditions Table: Recommendations for Management of Continuing Care Residents (search disease in footer) Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection Procedure.

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/medstaff/Page9827.aspx

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COVID-19 info for Albertans Alberta.ca

(3 days ago) WebOverview. You can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses as Alberta continues to live with COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect you from getting severely sick from COVID-19 infection. All vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. All remaining mandatory public health restrictions were lifted on June 14, 2022.

https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans

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This resource is available on the Communicable Disease …

(9 days ago) WebThis resource is available on the Communicable Disease Control Notifiable Disease & Outbreak Management page at . https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page18153.aspx

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/healthinfo/flu/hi-flu-prov-hlsl.pdf

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Alberta public health disease management guidelines : coronavirus

(7 days ago) WebIntended for public health professionals, this resource presents the recommended practices for the reporting of COVID-19 as a notifiable disease. Includes a case definition and reporting requirements for the disease. The guidelines were developed by Alberta Health with input and advice from Medical Officers of Health, public health nurses

https://open.alberta.ca/publications/coronavirus-covid-19

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Fequently asked Questions - Outbreak Management

(1 days ago) WebFrequently asked Questions – Outbreak Management Infection Prevention & Control, South Zone . Phone: SW 403-388-6169 SE 403-529-8809 . Email: [email protected] Website: www.ahs.ca . Updated: October 2019 . Most questions that arise during an outbreak can be answered by reviewing the

https://tmp-www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/healthinfo/ipc/hi-ipc-sz-outbreak-management-faqs.pdf

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Alberta Public Health Disease Management Guidelines

(1 days ago) WebVOCs now make up the majority of COVID-19 cases in Alberta. The following public health guidance applies for both VOC and non-VOC cases. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Alberta Precision Labs (APL) has been performing surveillance for variants using whole-genome sequencing (WGS) on select samples.

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a86d7a85-ce89-4e1c-9ec6-d1179674988f/resource/3f711f03-f4f2-4508-a9cf-ecdc7481ec31/download/health-disease-management-guidelines-covid-19-2022-02.pdf

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COVID-19 General Guidance for COVID-19 and other …

(6 days ago) WebGood public health practices can minimize transmission of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, influenza and common colds. These practices include: staying up to date with all routine immunizations, including COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, staying home when sick, proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, enhanced cleaning and

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d7948ab4-3d38-47d8-b793-c7f3f556b124/resource/bae23d48-7d86-43d9-94b3-5102109b12bb/download/hlth-covid-19-general-guidance-2023-03.pdf

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Guidelines for Outbreak Prevention, Management and Control …

(Just Now) WebOfficer of Health for Alberta Health Services, each zone is supported by zone-specific Medical Officers of Health. The Zone Medical Officers of Health have designated Public Health staff to assist with outbreak management in each Zone(Table 1) . In this guideline, they are referred to as the Medical Officer of Health (MOH)/ designate.

https://tmp-www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/phys/if-hp-phys-moh-work-camps-outbreak-guidelines.pdf

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Alberta Public Health Disease Management Guidelines

(7 days ago) WebThe Zone MOH (or designate) shall forward the Alberta Outbreak Report Form (AORF) for any newly confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks to the CMOH (or designate), using existing processes (e.g., CDOM or confidential fax). - The initial report form must be submitted within 24 hours of opening the outbreak investigation and the final report

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a86d7a85-ce89-4e1c-9ec6-d1179674988f/resource/176f3c9d-f3e1-4999-b7cc-234056fc3665/download/hlth-phdmg-coronavirus-covid-19-2023-03.pdf

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Guidelines for COVID-19 Outbreak Prevention, Control and

(2 days ago) WebThe notification of outbreaks and other infectious disease threats in Alberta is mandated under Section. 26 of the provincial Public Health Act, and each Medical Officer of Health (MOH) is accountable for outbreak investigation and management (Section 29). AHS Zone Public Health contacts are listed in. Table 1.

https://www.aupe.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/if-ppih-outbreak-management-congregate-guidelines.pdf

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Notifiable disease guidelines Alberta.ca

(2 days ago) WebThe notifiable disease management guidelines are developed by the Alberta government with input and advice from medical officers of health, public health nurses, public health inspectors, laboratories, and medical infectious disease specialists. The guidelines are provided to support practitioners in meeting the communicable disease management

https://www.alberta.ca/notifiable-disease-guidelines

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Alberta Outbreak Response Protocol (AORP)

(7 days ago) WebThe purpose of the Alberta Outbreak Response Protocol (AORP) is to set out key guiding principles for the identification of, and coordinated response to, unusual outbreaks in Alberta in order to: outline roles and responsibilities of key partners (any agency with the responsibility to participate or respond to the unusual outbreak);

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ecfe3f57-c9ed-4549-9492-c240dff0de10/resource/1e0a3288-3f2b-42f7-8375-84c7e964cd77/download/alberta-outbreak-response-protocol-2018.pdf

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COVID-19 - Public Health Disease Management Guidelines

(4 days ago) WebAny new confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks shall be reported to Alberta Health via email as soon as possible using [email protected]. In addition, the Alberta Outbreak Report Form (AORF) is still required and should be submitted as soon as possible using existing processes (e.g., CDOM or fax) for reporting and surveillance purposes. 4.

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a86d7a85-ce89-4e1c-9ec6-d1179674988f/resource/7645a408-3ac3-4b02-b9ca-398bfa4608b8/download/health-disease-management-guidelines-covid-19-2021-06-28.pdf

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Guide for Outbreak Prevention & Control in Shelter Sites

(1 days ago) WebAlberta Health Services Guide for Outbreak Prevention & Control in Shelter Sites Last revised: September 1, 2023 6 . Food handling • Provide access to hand sanitizer and encourage clients to perform hand hygiene prior to handling food or eating. • Minimize client handling of shared food and utensils. Germs can spread from person to

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cdc/if-hp-cdc-ob-guide-for-outbreak-prevention-and-control-in-shelter-sites.pdf

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High-risk Albertans urged to get another vaccine dose as COVID …

(2 days ago) WebThe Alberta Health Services website shows seven hospitals were reporting COVID-19 outbreaks as of April 30. An enhanced masking directive , designed to prevent COVID-19 transmission, is no longer

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/high-risk-albertans-covid-vaccine-1.7195855

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Alberta Public Health Disease Management Guidelines

(5 days ago) WebInfluenza viruses belong to the Orthomyxoviridae family.(1) There are four distinct types of influenza: A, B, C and D.(2) Influenza. A and B viruses cause the majority of seasonal influenza outbreaks. However, only influenza A viruses are known to cause pandemics.

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/62c6352f-fd9e-4c42-9867-9f2b142b6eff/resource/66305c25-6b81-4f51-a5e5-4a5e34cf0494/download/hlth-phdmg-influenza-seasonal-2023-03.pdf

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Manage an outbreak in LTC, DSL and Hospice sites

(1 days ago) WebClean and disinfect low touch surfaces at least once per day and high touch areas at least twice per day. Immediately clean and disinfect visibly dirty surfaces. Use a ‘wipe twice’ procedure (a 2-step process) to clean and then disinfect surfaces. Conduct a post isolation/additional precautions cleaning and disinfection when the outbreak is

https://tmp-www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cdc/if-hp-cdc-ob-gastrointestinal-outbreak-outbreak-checklist.pdf

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Alberta set to ease COVID rules for continuing care homes, but …

(2 days ago) WebAlberta's continuing care homes are preparing for a further easing of restrictions as the province lifts public health orders related to COVID-19 for the sector at the end of the June. And while

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-set-to-ease-covid-rules-for-continuing-care-homes-but-some-remain-1.6504201

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Respiratory virus dashboard alberta.ca

(6 days ago) WebA subset of respiratory viruses have available data and are included in this dashboard. Those viruses include: Adenovirus, non-COVID-19 Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), Seasonal Influenza, Parainfluenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Rhinovirus/Enterovirus. COVID-19 and seasonal influenza are notifiable

https://www.alberta.ca/stats/dashboard/respiratory-virus-dashboard.htm?data=data-notes

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Interim STI Outbreak Screening Guidelines - alberta.ca

(6 days ago) WebInterim STI Outbreak Screening Guidelines Guidance for Health Care Providers Rates of Syphilis and other STBBI’s are increasing in Alberta and require screening/testing, contact tracing, and Alberta Health Services & Alberta Precision Laboratories. Information on Syphilis Testing in Alberta Diagnosis of syphilis (2022). Available at:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/hlth-interim-outbreak-sti-screening-guidelines-factsheet.pdf

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