Gastroenteritis (GI toolkit)

This document is consistent with principles of:

• Always follow 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.

For information and resources about respiratory outbreaks, please visit the RI toolkit here.