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Acute Care Resource Manual

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Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures

• AGMP Best Practice Guideline
  

Assessment Algorithms (for clinicians): 

• Rash Assessment Algorithm 

Bristol Stool Chart

Construction

• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) for Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance of Healthcare Facilities
  
• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Completion Guide for Healthcare Facilities 
  

Definitions for severely or moderately immunocompromised patients

Fans:

• Portable Fans and Air Conditioning Units
  
• Appendix A: Care and Maintenance of Portable Fans
  
• Appendix B: Care and Maintenance of Portable Air Conditioners
  
• Placement of Portable Fans - Poster
  

Food:

• Food Services Tray Delivery 
  
• Patient Nourishment Centre (PNC) Information     

Furniture:

• Healthcare Design Considerations in Patient Care Areas - Furniture and Furniture Finishes in all Healthcare Settings

Holiday Events:

• Guidelines for Decorations, Costumes, Food, Celebrations, and Donations
  

Laboratory: 

• Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection
  

Medical Gels - IPAC Canada Position Statement

Paper and Plastic Binders in Patient Rooms

Pets:

• VCH Pet Visitation Policy 
  

Reprocessing Standards Manual

Shared Toys, Puzzles, Games and Reading Materials 

Signage and Posted Materials 

Supplies:

• Management of Patient Supplies on Discharge or Transfer
  
• Storage of Clean and Sterile Supplies