COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Checklist for Personal Care Homes Preamble: This checklist is intended to guide Personal Care Homes (PCH) in Manitoba in conducting infection prevention and control (IP&C) assessments related to COVID-19 to ensure appropriate preparedness for prevention as well as readiness to respond in the event of a COVID-19 Outbreak. [...] A written process is in place for active screening of residents for symptoms or signs of COVID-19 Most recent guidelines for visitation are being adhered to: There is a process to record visitors who enter and exit the PCH (including appropriate contact information) Activity Yes No Routine Practices Sites have a process with to. [...] Site adhering with current Shared Health guidance on IP&C management of new admissions and readmissions Activity Yes No Testing of Asymptomatic Residents Process in place to request asymptomatic surveillance testing of all asymptomatic new admissions/ readmissions Activity Yes No Testing of Symptomatic Residents Process in place for testing symptomatic residents December 24, 2020 COVID-19 PCH IPC. [...] Activity Yes No Laundry Process of handling dirty and clean linen separately exists Laundry room is organized with proper flow of dirty and clean Activity Yes No Handling of Deceased Bodies Process in place to notify funeral homes if resident demise due to COVID 19 Staff are screened and are aware and use Routine Practices and additional precautions properly and consistently when handling deceased. [...] December 24, 2020 COVID-19 PCH IPC Checklist 5 Process in place to ensure every resident requiring transfer to hospital must be triaged by a physician/nurse practitioner Activity Yes No Staff Breaks Breaks and lunches are staggered to help ensure physical distancing of HCWs and staff: − Outdoor spaces are considered for breaks as weather permits − The number of tables and chairs in staff common ar.
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