This protocol consists of checklists for preventing and managing influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illness and outbreaks (e.g. RSV) in long-term care and a flowchart. Each of the checklists link to relevant tools in the toolkit.
Updated October 17, 2025
Pre-season planning, preparation and prevention checklistThis checklist assists you to ensure appropriate steps have been taken to:
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Viral respiratory illness and outbreak control measures checklistsThis section includes the following and is to be used for residents unless otherwise specified:
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Influenza one case checklist (resident) |
Influenza outbreak control measures checklist (influenza A and B) |
Other respiratory illness (non-influenza/non COVID-19) |
Staff case(s) checklist (influenza and/or COVID-19) |
Suspect case checklist (influenza, COVID-19, and/or other respiratory illness) |
COVID-19 enhanced monitoring and/or outbreak declared checklist - one (or more) positive resident case(s) |
Note: The checklists do not substitute for consultation with:
- Your care community medical director and Public Health for facility level management (Tool 2)
- The resident’s primary care provider or care community medical director regarding a specific resident’s condition