Infection Control - Guidelines for Volunteer Services Regarding H1N1 Influenza

In accordance with the Public Health Agency of Canada (July 28, 2009) document, Interim Guidance: Infection prevention and control measures for Health Care Workers in Acute Care Facilities, Infection Prevention and Control at Fraser Health recommends the following guidelines for Volunteers working in acute and primary care facilities where patients present for assessment or appointments:

• volunteer desks must provide six (6) feet separation from patients and public 
• if there is not a six (6) foot separation from patients and public, volunteers must wear procedure mask and eyewear and if there is potential for exposure to patients who have not yet been assessed for respiratory symptoms 
• volunteers should encourage patients and visitors to follow good hand hygiene practice and respiratory etiquette

Last update: October 14, 2009