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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Posted: March 16, 2020
Publié le 16 March 2020
Updated February 24, 2021
Check this page often. As the pandemic evolves, we will update it regularly with information relevant to dietitians.
Consult with your employer for organizational protocol regarding COVID-19 and refer to the Ministry resources and links below for the most updated information.
New
- Appendix 8: Cases with Positive COVID-19 Serology Results and Management of Cases with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Temporally Associated with COVID-19 updated February 18, 2021
- Appendix 9: Management of Individuals with Point-of-Care Results updated February 18, 2021
- COVID-19 Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance updated February 18, 2021
- Rapid Point of Care Testing Use Case Guidance updated February 19, 2021
- COVID-19 Guidance: Considerations for Rapid Antigen Screening updated February 17, 2021
- Updated Provincial Testing Guidance updated February 17, 2021
- Guidance for Prioritizing Health Care Workers for COVID-19 Vaccination updated february 9, 2021
- COVID-19 Signage Questions for Businesses and Organizations February 10, 2021
- COVID-19 Variant of Concern: Case, Contact and Outbreak Management Interim Guidance February 9, 2021
- Appendix 10: Case & Contact Management COVID-19 Surge Support Model (Pilot) January 21, 2021
- Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario guidance January 12, 2021
- There are no changes to the Ministry Directive 2.
- College Pandemic FAQs
- College Resource: Managing Stress in Uncertain Times
Emergency Orders Extended to February 19, 2021
The orders made under sections 7.0.2 and 7.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 2020 have been extended to February 19, 2021. See details here.
Ministry of Long-Term Care
- Retirement Home COVID-19 Visiting Policy, Supplement to Directive 3 Effective December 11, 2020
- Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes. Effective December 9, 2020
- See Page 6:
- Universal masking information - indicates staff and visitors must comply with universal masking and must wear a surgical/procedural mask for entire duration of their shift/visit regardless of outbreak
- When staff are not in contact with residents or not in resident areas during break, staff may remove their mask but they must remain 2-metres away from other staff to prevent staff-to-staff transmission.
Ministry of Health
- Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario guidance January 12, 2021
- Ontario Deploys Rapid Testing to Support COVID-19 Response. November 25, 2020
- Considerations for Employer Antigen Screening Pilot November 20, 2020
- Considerations for Privately-Initiated Testing November 20, 2020
- Appendix 8: Cases with Positive COVID-19 Serology Results and Management of Cases with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Temporally Associated with COVID-19 updated February 18, 2021
- Appendix 9: Management of Individuals with Point-of-Care Results updated February 18, 2021
- Updated Provincial Testing Guidance updated February 17, 2021
- Updated Case Definition November 20, 2020
- COVID-19 Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance update February 18, 2021
- Guidance Hospice Care November 12, 2020
- Guidance: Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting November 9, 2020
LTC/RH: One Site In-Person Work for Employees / Additional Sites Virtual
If you are an RD employed in LTC/RH, you can work in-person at one site, with any additional sites being virtual. Contractors should consult with their long term care homes.
Please see Emergency Orders relevant to Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes, and the Chief Medical Officer of Health revised Directive #3. See the News Releasefor details. Reach out anytime at 416-598-1725 , Ext. 397or atpracticeadvisor@collegeofdietitians.org
Pandemic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Transitional Support
Are you a dietitian working in community or primary care who is having trouble sourcing PPE?
Review the Ministry resources below for recent policy changes regarding transitional access to the provincial pandemic PPE stockpile which expands support to eligible community-based health service and primary care providers. The resources provide direction on how eligible health care providers can access transitional PPE support, including frequently asked questions.
Questions? Please contact the Practice Advisory Service at
practice.advisor@collegeofdietitians.org,
416-598-1725 , ext. 397.
Return to Non-Essential Virtual and In-Person Care with Conditions
The return to non-essential care for both virtual and in-person care is intended to be gradual and with stringent conditions in place to mitigate the spread of disease. You must adjust your practice according to
Directive 2 and the Ministry’s
COVID-19 Operational Requirements: Health Sector Restart, which specify:
- Wherever feasible, client visits must be conducted virtually. Dietitians are urged to use professional judgement in determining which clients can be treated virtually and, if not feasible, which could be seen in-person.
- You must have in place strict protocols, as required, around feasibility and risk assessments, infection prevention and control, hazard controls, screening, personal protective equipment, and client scheduling to ensure physical distancing and safe care.
- Decisions about client visits must be in keeping with the principles set out in Directive #2: Proportionality; Minimizing Harm to Patients; Equity; and Reciprocity.
Adhere to Ministry and College Guidance
Please read these carefully.
Infection Control
Webinar : COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control for Regulated Health Professionals June 25, 2020
Other Infection Control Information
Important College Links
Ministry of Health, Long-Term Care — Emergency Management
Directives
Guidance & Action Plans
Testing Guidance
Long-Term Care/Retirment Homes Guidance and Policy
Other Guidance
- Operational Requirements for Health Sector Restart June 15, 2020
- Acute Care Guidance June 15, 2020
- Workplace Outbreak Guidance, June 12, 2020
- Guidance-for-Congregate-Living-Vulnerable-Populations- May 28, 2020
- Guidance: Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting November 9, 2020
- Guidance Hospice Care November 12, 2020
- Guidance for Home and Community Care Providers May 4,2020
- IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed COVID‑19 May 3, 2020
- Guidance: Essential Workplaces May 2, 2020
- Restaurant and food services health and safety during COVID-19
- Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support During COVID-19
- Memo: Supporting Expansion of Virtual Home Care Delivery (includes dietitians)
- Memo from David Williams, MD, MHSc, FRCPS, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Public Health
Emergency Orders
Grant Applications
Webinars & eLearning
See Tips on how to deal with personal information when working from home at
https://www.ipc.on.ca/newsrelease/ipc-closure-during-covid-19-outbreak/
Public Health Ontario
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
Contact Telehealth Ontario at