This protocol consists of checklists for preventing and managing influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illness and outbreaks (e.g. RSV) in long-term care and a flowchart. Each of the checklists link to relevant tools in the toolkit.
Updated October 16, 2024
Pre-season planning, preparation and prevention checklistThis checklist assists you to ensure appropriate steps have been taken to prevent an outbreak due to influenza, COVID-19 or other respiratory virus.
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Viral respiratory illness and outbreak control measures checklistsThis section includes a flow chart to guide in the use of the appropriate checklists and is to be used for residents unless otherwise specified. There are six checklists: |
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Influenza one case checklist (resident) |
Influenza outbreak control measures checklist (influenza A and B) |
Other respiratory illness (non-influenza/non COVID-19) |
Staff case(s) checklist in LTC/AL: Influenza and/or COVID-19 |
Suspect case checklist (influenza, COVID-19 and/or other respiratory illness) |
Enhanced monitoring and/or outbreak declared checklist - One (or more) positive COVID-19 resident case(s) |
Note: The checklists do not substitute for
- Consultation regarding viral respiratory illness management (as needed) with your care community medical director and Public Health (Tool 2)
- Consultation with your care community medical director or with the resident’s primary care provider when warranted due to a specific resident’s condition