Contact Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 to report an institutional outbreak
The following resources can assist in the control of institutional outbreaks.
Outbreak Control Guides
- A Guide to the Control of Respiratory Infection Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes
- Seasonal Influenza in Acute Care and Long-Term Care Settings
- Control of Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes
- Clostridium difficile Infection in Hospitals (MOHLTC) (PDF)
- Clostridium difficile Infection: Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Management in Acute Care (PHAC)
- Clostridium difficile Infection: Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Management in Long Term Care (PHAC)
- OHA Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols
Outbreak Kit
This outbreak kit contains resources frequently needed in long-term care or retirement home outbreaks:
Outbreak Binder
- A Guide to the Control of Respiratory Infection Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes (PDF, 2MB)
- Control of Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes
- Daily Report of Infections Surveillance Form (PDF)
Outbreak Checklist
- Respiratory (PDF)
- Gastroenteritis (PDF)
- Pre-Outbreak Season Planning Tool (PDF) NEW
- Outbreak Checklist (PDF) NEW
Line Listing Templates
- Respiratory Outbreak Line Listing – Resident/Patient Cases (PDF)
- Respiratory Outbreak Line Listing – Staff Cases (PDF)
- Gastroenteritis Outbreak Line Listing – Resident/Patient Cases (PDF)
- Gastroenteritis Outbreak Line Listing – Staff Cases (PDF)
Specimen Collection and Delivery
- Respiratory Specimen Collection Guide (PDF)
- Enteric Specimen Collection Guide (PDF)
- Specimen Packing and Shipping Guide (PDF)
- Respiratory Outbreak Requisition Guide (PDF)
- Enteric Outbreak Requisition Guide (PDF)
- Specimen Kit Requisition Guide (PDF)
- Specimen & Blue Bag Ordering Information (PDF)
Outbreak Signage
Additional Resources
- Repatriation Algorithm (PDF) NEW
- Outbreak Transfer Notification Form
- Bristol Stool Chart
- CHICA Audit Tools
- Why Don’t We Do It In Our Sleeves?
- Cough and Sneeze Into Your Sleeve
For more information, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700.
