Infection Prevention and Control for Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes

Integrating infection prevention and control (IPAC) best practices into care in long-term care (LTC) and retirement homes (RH) will reduce the transmission of infections, decrease the risk of outbreaks, and protect residents, staff, and visitors. Implementation of IPAC best practices is essential to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy long-term care retirement home environment.

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Best Practices for Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care

This PIDAC-IPC document provides guidance on IPAC principles and practices for LTCHs and can be helpful in informing IPAC programs. will be of interest to LTCH leadership, infection prevention and control professionals (ICPs) working with or within LTCHs, as well as physicians, IPAC champions, and all staff working in LTC settings.

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Updated 7 April 2026