Healthcare Providers

This page provides Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) resources to support healthcare providers working in Island Health, long-term care affiliates and private facilities. 

See the following resources for information on infectious organisms and patient management practices.

• HealthLink BC
• Provincial Infection Control Network of BC - PICNet
• Public Health Agency of Canada - PHAC
• BC Centre for Disease Control - BCCDC

Staff Return to Work:

• GI-NLI Staff Reporting Process and Return to Work Restrictions
• VRI Staff Reporting Process and Return to Work Restrictions
• Provincial Guidance on Return to Work & Exposure Management for Health Care Workers with Viral Respiratory Illness

INFECTIOUS DISEASE TOOLKITS FOR LTC AFFILIATES & PRIVATE FACILITIES

GI or Noro-Like Illnesses:

• Outbreak Management: GI or Noro-Like Illness
• GI LTC Surveillance Tracking Tool

Viral Respiratory Illnesses (VRI):

• VRI Outbreak Declared Algorithm
• LTC Surveillance Tracking Tool
• Respiratory Illness Checklist
• Suspected VRI in all Health Care Facilities
• LTC VRI Management Guideline