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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.

We offer expertise and tools to help health care workers understand and implement IPAC practices.

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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Checklist

This checklist helps guide IPAC professionals in conducting IPAC assessments in long-term care and retirement homes.

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Updated 10 March 2025

This page provides orientation resources for Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Leads in long-term care homes as they build the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be successful in their role.

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Updated 21 July 2022

Course

Looking to build or expand your knowledge in IPAC best practices? Check out our courses on IPAC.

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Updated 21 Aug 2025

 

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Infection Prevention and Control

ipac@oahpp.ca

Updated 27 Oct 2025
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