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Learn best practice recommendations, tools, and educational materials to support health-care providers with infection prevention and control.
… 455 … Cardboard Boxes Poster Furniture IPAC Air Scrubbers for Wildfire Smoke IPAC Fans in Healthcare IPAC Signage and … Infection Hub (IH Login Required) RIPCC TOR … Learn best practice recommendations, tools, and educational … healthcare provider education, volunteer onboarding, best practices, infection control, outbreak management, …
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Learn about the process hospitals follow for sending patients home, and how patients are supported in making a home treatment and recovery plan.
… 80 … Planning for your discharge from the hospital starts well before you … acute illness is over. Evidence shows that home is the best place to enjoy the highest quality of life, stay active, …
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Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. Getting the measles vaccine is the best way to prevent getting and spreading measles.
… an infected person.   Getting the measles vaccine is the best way to prevent getting and spreading measles. Two doses … vaccine is almost 100 per cent effective and lasts for a lifetime.    Learn more about measles, signs and … near someone with measles or have recently travelled to a place with an outbreak, monitor for symptoms . IH will …
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Learn about foundations in the Interior Region that raise funds to support medical equipment, care needs and innovative local initiatives in their communities.
… all have a stronger health system.  We are also thankful for the many auxiliaries who work alongside foundations to … goal: to do our part in making our community a better place for all. … The East Kootenay Foundation for Health is a … Hospital Foundation has been working towards providing the best possible health care by raising funds for much needed …
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Learn about urgent and primary care centres, what services they provide, and when they’re the best option for those with a non-life threatening condition.
… vary depending on the location, but you can be treated for a number of urgent health concerns such as: Minor pain … including referrals and prescription renewals, the best option is to call your primary care provider (family … first. Your primary care provider knows you and has the best understanding of your past and current primary care …
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View information for health-care professionals and partners about our harm reduction programs and services.
… reduction includes a range of health programs and services for both individuals and communities. It aims to improve … asked questions about needle tips and barrels CATIE best practice recommendations for Canadian harm reduction … learning experience. Sessions are low barrier, can take place in either an individual or a group setting, and are …
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Learn how we protect all hospital patients, residents, staff, volunteers and visitors from getting an infection, and the role you can play.
… care - a gentle reminder to staff is appreciated. For additional information on cleaning hands, check out our … In a health-care facility : Infection control staff will place a 'precautions' sign on your door advising health-care … by staff, patients, residents and visitors is the best way of preventing the spread of infection. … If family …
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Access palliative and end of life care resources for health-care professionals.
… 111 … These materials have been prepared solely for use at Interior Health (IH). IH accepts no responsibility … guide clinical problem-solving and decision-making for best practice palliative care. The IH Palliative Care Nurse … Care Association Canadian Virtual Hospice Canuck Place Children's Hospice Hospice Societies within Interior …
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Access essential information and resources for maintaining optimal kidney function and managing kidney-related conditions.
… seeking guidance on managing a diagnosis, or looking for support during treatment, our goal is to empower you with … properly. A kidney transplant is generally considered the best treatment for most people with kidney failure if deemed … wall to clean the blood, allowing treatment to take place in the comfort of you own home. Type of access:  …