Toolkit

Tools 1-32

Updated October 16, 2024

The toolkit is a collection of tools designed to assist in using the protocol. These tools are referenced in the checklists. Some of the tools are references to materials that are on reliable websites, including Fraser Health, the BC Centre for Disease Control, HealthLinkBC, the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, PICNet BC and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Tools may be added or amended from time to time. Tools have tool numbers, not page numbers, to allow easy changes to the tools as needed.

Tool 1: Outbreak prevention and management team

Tool 2: Contacting Public Health and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Tool 3: List of important contact information

Tool 4: Information on influenza/COVID-19 vaccines, treatment and prophylaxis — Educational resources on the internet

Tool 5: Obtaining and transporting influenza, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccine (including ‘cold-chain’ guide)

Tool 6: Staff and resident influenza and COVID-19 immunization

Tool 7: Ordering swab collection kits from BCCDC Public Health Microbiology and Reference Laboratory

Tool 8: BCCDC virology requisition (sample)

Tool 9: Swab collection and pre-paid shipping information

Tool 10: Transportation of dangerous goods information for Fraser Health and BCCDC laboratories

Tool 11: Signage to use during the respiratory virus season

Tool 12: Measures for minimizing the risk of viral respiratory illness in your care community