TRANSITIONING COVID-19 IPC RESOURCES
Transitioning COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance and Resources PICNet and the Ministry of Health have co-led the development of viral respiratory illness (VRI) resources through the Provincial COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Ccntrol/Workplace Health and Safety Working Group, in collaboration with health authority representatives and other partners. These resources cover a range of viral respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This transition aligns with the following...
Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
PICNet has played an integral role in British Columbia’s response to COVID-19. As the co-lead with the Ministry of Health and Workplace Health & Safety, PICNet has collaborated with the health authorities to develop provincial-level Infection Prevention and Control COVID-19 guidelines and resources for healthcare in the province. For information about COVID-19, please go to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) website. Information for the Public (Prevention & Risks, Testing, Community...
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
For information about COVID-19, please go to the BCCDC website. Information for the public (Latest case counts, getting tested, resources for community settings, etc). Information for health-care providers (Laboratory testing, clinical care, infection control, signage & posters, etc). Guidance for long-term care and assisted living facilities. ...
Novel Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) outbreak
Please note: this situation is evolving rapidly and information is subject to change. Up-to-date information, including case counts, information for health-care workers, and laboratory guidance is maintained on the BCCDC website. See PICNet update regarding novel coronavirus (nCoV) - January 24, 2020 PICNet newsletter to community of practice - January 14, 2020: An outbreak of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan, China has been closely monitored by the World Health Organization since late December 2019....