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Prevention of IPAC Lapses

Resources for Preventing Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lapses

An infection prevention and control (IPAC) lapse occurs when there is deviation from IPAC best practices resulting in possible infectious disease transmission to patients, clients or staff. We offer resources and advice to support public health units in preventing and investigating lapses in community settings such as clinics, clinical office practices, family health teams, community health and personal services settings.

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FAQ

Includes infection prevention and control questions most frequently addressed in IPAC lapse investigations.
1.3 MB
Updated 27 May 2019

This checklist contains information on reprocessing medical equipment/devices in a chiropody and/or podiatry practice.

1.5 MB
Updated 22 Aug 2019

Checklist

This checklist contains information on IPAC core elements in chiropody and podiatry practice.

1.5 MB
Updated 23 May 2019

IPAC Checklists for Clinical Office Practice

Checklist

Updated checklist that includes lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Updated 20 March 2024

Checklist

This checklist contains information on reprocessing of medical equipment in a clinical office practice.

1.1 MB
Updated 7 Aug 2019

Checklist

This checklist contains information specific to the endoscopic procedures performed in a clinical office practice.

1.2 MB
Updated 7 Aug 2019

IPAC Checklists for Dental Office Practice

Checklist

This checklist contains information on core elements in dental practice settings.

1.5 MB
Updated 24 July 2019

Checklist

This checklist contains information on reprocessing in dental practice settings.

1.1 MB
Updated 24 July 2019

 

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PHO Rounds: Toxigenic C. Diphtheriae in a Donkey: Implications for Zoonotic Disease Transmission and One Health Approach

Enhanced disease surveillance, along with clearer protocols for reporting and information sharing across sectors, is essential to reduce the risk of future zoonotic outbreaks and protect public health.

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Infection Prevention and Control

ipac@oahpp.ca

Updated 30 Aug 2019
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