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FLTCA Alignment: 23-Infection prevention and control program

Infection prevention and control program must include evidence-based policy and procedures, and educational component for staff, residents, volunteers, and caregivers, daily monitoring to detect the presence of infection in the residents, measures to prevent the transmission of infection, and a hand hygiene program. There must also be an infection prevention and control lead in the home whose primary duty is the home’s infection prevention and control program, and who possesses the necessary qualifications provided for in the regulations.

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    The Virtual Job Shadowing Package for LTC is a simulation-based learning experience that enables new hires to safely rehearse simulated, real-world care scenarios with instant feedback.

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    After completing this course, you will be able to adapt the application of IPAC practices for residents living with dementia; take a person-centred approach to applying IPAC practices while supporting people living with dementia; assess resident’s strengths and determine how these strengths can be used in following IPAC practices; communicate and document adaptations for following…

  • IPAC While Supporting Residents with Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming

    After completing this course, you will be able to apply your knowledge about prevention of infection transmission to supporting residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming in a long-term care home.

  • IPAC While Supporting Residents with Peri-care, Continence Care, and Using the Toilet

    After completing this course, you will be able to apply your knowledge about prevention of infection transmission to supporting residents with personal care in a long-term care home.

  • IPAC While Administering Medication

    After completing this course, you will be able to apply your knowledge about prevention of infection transmission to administering medication in a long-term care home.

  • IPAC While Travelling To and From an LTC Home

    After completing this course, you will be able to apply your knowledge about prevention of infection transmission to situations you may encounter while on your way to and from a long-term care home.

  • IPAC While Supporting Residents at Mealtime

    After completing this course, you will be able to apply your knowledge about prevention of infection transmission while supporting residents at mealtimes.

  • Break the Chain of Transmission: IPAC Core Concepts and Practices

    After completing this course, you will be able to explain how micro-organisms cause infection, what the different types of transmission are, and what the links in the chain of transmission are; explain how to break the links of contact, droplet and airborne transmission; follow the instructions on additional precautions signs; conduct a personal risk assessment;…

  • Environmental Services

    This page provides learning resources for anyone who trains environmental services (housekeeping) team members who will be working in long-term care (LTC). EVS team members play a vital role in supporting Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and interacting with residents, particularly those living with dementia. The resources developed by the Ontario CLRI reflect and support…

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