Gastroenteritis (GI toolkit)

This document is consistent with principles of:

• Always follow Standard Precautions as outlined in your facility Infection Control Manual;
• Initiating Transmission Based Precautions as indicated in specific situations, and as outlined in your facility Infection Control Manual; and
• Following the advice and direction of your infection control practitioner.

This document was developed by Fraser Health Public Health Services in consultation with the Fraser Health long-term care infection control committee.

For information and resources about respiratory outbreaks, please visit the RI toolkit here.