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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IPAC for Long-Term Care Homes Summary of Key Principles and Best Practices
This document compiles core recommendations for IPAC best practices developed by the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee for Infection Prevention and Control (PIDAC-IPC) that are relevant for LTCHs in Ontario in providing routine care.
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