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IPAC Additional Precautions
Additional Precautions are infection control measures used alongside Routine Practices to prevent the spread of specific pathogens. They include enhanced procedures such as isolation, specialized personal protective equipment, and dedicated patient care equipment based on the mode of transmission.

- How to don PPE
- How to doff PPE
- How to Wear Medical Mask
- Respirator Donning & Doffing Instructions
- Donning instructions: Elastomeric half facepiece (EHFR) without exhalation valve filter
- Eye and Facial Protection Selection Fit Tool
- Prescription Eye Protection Selection Requirements
- Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions for Reusable Eye and Facial Protection
- Medical Masks Required
- Syndromic Screening Toolkit
- Recommendations for Cohorting Patients
- IPAC Contact List (IH login required)


Diana Heighes has much of her career at Royal Inland Hospital. For 10 years she has worked in day care surgery and even had a chance to work with her daughter.
/stories/we-are-ih-registered-nurse-35-years-pursued-her-dream


Alison, a harm reduction coordinator with IH, explores how stigma kept her from seeking the help she needed. Read about her journey to wellness.
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Kim’s love of science, curiosity, and empathy for people are what drew her into nursing. Today, she’s a member of IH’s harm reduction team.
/stories/we-are-ih-compassionate-rn-eases-pain-and-fear-people


Whether you need mental health or substance use services, help is in your community. Access it in a facility, in-person or virtually.
/stories/have-you-heard-these-mental-health-and-substance-use-services


Aug. 31 marks IOAD, a day to remember those lost to the toxic drug supply. Explore events in your region and show your support for those still with us.
/stories/why-we-gather-international-overdose-awareness-day


Expressions from the Front Lines: A Journey through the Toxic Drug Crisis is a unique art exhibition featuring the work of Interior Health Peers.
/stories/vernon-art-initiative-offers-perspectives-toxic-drug-crisis
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