COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Healthcare Providers and Institutions
Prevent the Spread
COVID-19 Prevention in Healthcare and Institutional Settings
For most up to date information on prevention of COVID-19 spread and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in healthcare and other institution settings, please visit Public Health Ontario.
How to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses
Please see MLHU’s Prevent the Spread webpage for general guidance for the public.
COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program
The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program allows for administration of COVID-19 vaccine by primary care, hospital, and long-term care/retirement home settings. Program information, to register for the program and for training and support resources please visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program webpage.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
For the most current information regarding COVID-19 vaccines, including who is eligible and recommended to receive vaccines and which vaccines are available, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine webpage. For Ministry of Health Information, including guidance for administering the vaccine, eligibility and storage and handling, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Program.
Testing and Treatment
Visit the Government of Ontario’s websites for the most up to date information on COVID-19 testing and treatment (including information for healthcare providers) and COVID-19 testing locations.
Stay up to date
Sign up for the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Healthcare Provider eNewsletter and Alerts, including links to Webinars with our Associate Medical Officer of Health. (See past editions and recordings here).
Resources
COVID-19 Guidance |
Guidance for the Health Sector (Ontario Ministry of Health) |
Case Definitions (Ontario Ministry of Health) |
COVID-19 Vaccines |
COVID-19 Vaccine-Relevant Information and Planning Resources (Ontario Ministry of Health) |
COVID-19 Testing & Treatment |
COVID-19 Testing and Treatment (Government of Ontario) |
Access to antiviral therapy for COVID-19 in the community (Paxlovid) (Ontario Health) |
COVID-19 Treatment (Ontario Health) |
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) |
Best Practices in IPAC (Public Health Ontario) |
Vaccine Hesitancy / Aid with Vaccination |
Addressing vaccine hesitancy in the context of COVID-19: A primer for health care providers (Public Health Agency of Canada) |
Pediatric: Comfort Promise (SickKids) |
Needle Fear: When it Gets in the Way Resource (University of Guelph) |
Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes |
Long-Term Care Home / Retirement Homes Resources (Ontario Ministry of Health) |
Last modified on: November 27, 2024