With the recent news surrounding the Ebola Virus Disease, we understand that our members may have questions around preparedness, process and protocols. To help you with finding accurate and reliable information, we have aggregated information from credible sources below. If you have questions about your own laboratory’s procedures, we encourage you speak with your employer and local public health agency for guidance.
Public Health Canada
RECENT NOTICES
Statement from the Minister of Health on EbolaMeeting of the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health on Ebola
INFORMATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): What do health professionals need to know
Quebec – INSPQ Public health expertise and reference centre
Prevention and Control Measures for Hospitals
Saskatchewan Public Health
Information for Health Professionals
Ebola Guidelines for Primary Health Care Providers
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Algorithm
Ebola/Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Initial Clinical Assessment and Management Flow Map
Ebola Virus Disease Assessment Form
Ebola Risk Assessment and Level of PPE Protection
Steps for Putting On and Removing Personal Protective Equipment
Center for Disease Control
EBOLA HOME PAGE
INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND SETTINGS
http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/index.html
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON EBOLA
http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/qa.html
Manitoba Public Health
Guidence Documents for Health Care Providers
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Infection Prevention and Control Interim Guidelines
(October 2014)
Communicable Disease Management Protocol: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Interim Protocol
(August 2014)
Ebola Virus Disease Fact Sheet for Health Care Workers
(September 2014)
Communications for Health Care Providers
Letter – Health Alert: Ebola Virus Outbreak – Update
(October 2, 2014)
Re: Interim Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Guidelines
(August 21, 2014)
Health Alert to Health Care Providers
(August 6, 2014)
Public Health Ontario
TESTING INFORMATION
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) – Sample collection and submission guide
TESTING FLOW CHART
Testing flow for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Ontario
EBOLA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
Interim Risk Assessment and Evaluation of Returning Travellers
INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Algorithm for assessment of potential EVD – emergency departments
EVD initial assessment and management tool – dental offices and allied health professionals
EVD initial assessment and management tool – primary health care providers
EVD initial management and assessment tool – community laboratories
EVD initial management and assessment tool – emergency medical services
SUPPORTING BEST PRACTICE DOCUMENTS
PIDAC: Routine Practices and Additional Precautions
PIDAC: Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections
VIDEOS FOR HEALTH CARE SETTINGS
Putting on personal protective equipment
Removing personal protective equipment
Contact Information
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL:
ipac@oahpp.ca or your local Regional Infection Control Network
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL:
cdpc@oahpp.ca
LABORATORY:
Laboratory Customer Service Centre