If are you looking for general information about COVID-19, please visit our main COVID-19 web page. The content below is mainly for Health Care Providers.
HPEPH Bulletins for Health Care Providers
Previous issues of our bulletins are shared on the Public Health Bulletin for Local Health Care Providers page and below. Please subscribe to receive future bulletins.
Reporting
Health care providers are required to immediately report all persons under investigation, probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 to HPEPH at 613-966-5500. This includes any person who has been tested for COVID-19.
General questions about the virus, or any communicable disease, can also be directed to the HPEPH CD Intake Line 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 349. For additional, detailed information, health care providers are also encouraged to visit the Ministry of Health’s Page for Health Care Workers.
Travel
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. Public Health is advising ALL individuals who are returning from any travel outside of Canada to self-isolate for 14 days and to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. This advisory is being put in place in order to reduce potential exposure to the community if an individual develops the COVID-19 illness.
Resources for Health Care Workers/Providers
- Ontario Ministry of Health’s Page for Health Care Workers
- Public Health Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario – Ontario Ministry of Health – added March 26, 2020
- COVID-19 Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance – Ontario Ministry of Health – added March 26, 2020
- Update on COVID-19 Preparations and Actions – Ministry of Health – added March 26, 2020
- Important COVID-19 Updates from Medical Officer of Health – HPEPH – added March 24, 2020
- Fee Code for Physicians Providing Services by Telephone or Video or Working in Designated Assessment Centres – Ontario Medical Association – added March 24, 2020
- Update on COVID-19 Preparations and Actions (MEMO) – Ontario Ministry of Health – added March 24, 2020
- COVID-19 Primary Care Reporting Form – HPEPH – NEW
- For Print Use – updated March 23, 2020
- For Electronic Use – updated March 23, 2020
- How Can You Provide Care Safely During COVID-19? – SGFP (OMA) – NEW – added March 19, 2020
- Key Updates for COVID-19 Testing at PHO Laboratory – Public Health Ontario – added March 17, 2020
- COVID-19 Case Definition as of March 13, 2020 – Ontario Ministry of Health – added March 14, 2020
- COVID-19 Screening Sign for Medical Offices – HPEPH – UPDATED
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Testing – Public Health Ontario – Updated
- COVID-19 Screening for Health Care Providers – HPEPH – Updated March 25
- Technical Brief – Updated IPAC Recommendations for Use of PPE for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19 – Public Health Ontario
- Enhanced Public Health Measures for COVID-19 – Ontario Ministry of Health
- COVID-19 Outbreak Update – Public Health Agency of Canada
- COVID-19 Guidance for the Health Sector – Public Health Ontario
- Removing PPE Video – Public Health Ontario
- Sample Collection Instructions for COVID-19 – HPEPH
- Testing Guidelines for COVID-19 – Public Health Ontario
- Synopsis of Key Articles –COVID-19 – Public Health Ontario
- Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for IPAC – Public Health Ontario
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Public Settings – Public Health Ontario
- Daily Scan of Selected Public Health Organizations – Public Health Ontario
- Or contact the Communicable and Infectious Disease Program at Hastings Prince Edward Public Health at 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 349.
Memos from Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH)
- Directive #4 for Ambulance Services and Paramedics – CMOH – added March 26, 2020
- COVID-19 Directive #2 for Health Care Providers – CMOH – NEW – added March 19, 2020
- MEMO Managing Health Worker Illness and Return to Work COVID-19 – CMOH – NEW – added March 19, 2020
- COVID-19 Directive #1 for Health Care Providers and Health Care Entites – CMOH – added March 12, 2020
Nursing Homes (including Long-Term Care/Retirement Homes/Supportive Housing, Hospices etc.)
- COVID-19 Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes – CMOH – NEW
- COVID-19 Guidance for Long-Term Care – Updated March 17, 2020
- COVID-19 Screening Checklist – Ontario Ministry of Health
- March 13 CMOH Memo Regarding Visitor Updates – Chief Medical Officer of Health
- Signage for Suspension of Visitors – English and French – Ontario Ministry of Health
Allied Health Professionals
- COVID-19 Guidance: Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) Sites – Ontario Ministry of Health – added March 24, 2020
- Class Exemption for Pharmacists Prescribing and Providing Controlled Substances – Health Canada – added March 24, 2020
- COVID-19 in Pregnancy – Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
HPEPH Bulletins for Health Care Providers
- Mar 27 – Local COVID-19 Update
- Mar 25 – Local Assessment Centres – Clinicians Needed!
- Mar 24 – Important COVID-19 Updates from Medical Officer of Health
- Mar 19 – First Confirmed Case
- Mar 17 – Local COVID-19 Update
- Mar 13 – Updated Case Definitions
- Mar 12 – Important COVID-19 Updates for Health Care Providers
- Feb 27 – Updated COVID-19 Case Definitions
- Feb 19 – Guidance Documents
- Feb 12 – Updated Case Definitions
Information For Patients
- COVID-19 Information for the Public – Ontario Ministry of Health
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Patients – HPEPH
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Public Settings – Public Health Ontario
- How to Self-Monitor – Public Health Ontario
- How to Self-Isolate – Public Health Ontario
- Self Isolation: A Guide for Caregivers and Contacts – Public Health Ontario
Guidance Documents (Ontario Ministry of Health)
- COVID-19 Guidance for Long-Term Care – Updated March 17, 2020
- COVID-19 Guidance for Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting
- COVID-19 Guidance for Acute Care
- COVID-19 Guidance for Home and Community Care Providers
- COVID-19 Guidance for Paramedic Services
- COVID-19 Guidance for Independent Health Facilities
- COVID-19 Guidance for Laboratories
- COVID-19 Guidance for Pharmacies
Last updated: March 26, 2020.
