Respiratory

Respiratory Outbreak Protocol for Residential Care Facilities (revised Oct 2009)

Checklists for Respiratory Outbreaks (2009-2010)

The purpose of this document is to be a resource guide for managers of residential care facilities within the Fraser Health area to assist in preventing, recognizing, and controlling outbreaks of gastroenteritis in their facility.

This document is consistent with principles of:

• always following "Standard Precautions" as outlined in your facility Infection Control Manual; 
• initiating "Transmission Based Precautions" as indicated in specific situations, and as outlined in your facility  Infection Control Manual; and
• following the advice and direction of your Infection Control Practitioner.

This document was developed by Fraser Health Public Health Services in consultation with the Fraser Health Residential Care Infection Control Committee.

Managing Outbreaks of Gastroenteritis in Residential Care Facilities

Quick Reference Guide for Managing GI Outbreaks in Residential Care Facilities, with Fax Notification Sheet

Gastrointestinal Outbreak Decontamination Protocol

For flu information, refer to our online resources.