IPAC Hub Trainings and Resources

Fall Preparedness

Vaccine and Fall Preparedness Information Session, September 2023 (Video) and Slideshow (PDF)
Fall Preparedness 2023 for Congregate Settings, October 2023 (Video) and Slideshow (PDF)
WDGPH’s Respiratory Illness Activity Dashboard

For more information on COVID-19 prevention and control please visit:

Public Health Ontario’s webpage for Long Term Care and Retirement Homes or Congregate Living Settings

Recent Webinars

IPAC Champion Program Information Webinar (Video)
A Day at the Spa - Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) in the Bathroom, Shower and Tub Rooms, December 4, 2023 (Video)
Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) Information and Training, October 6, 2022 (Video)
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Webinar. June 7, 2023 - Recording (Video)


FEATURED RESOURCES
IPAC Basics Videos Video #1 - What is IPAC? Video #2 - What is a Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA)? Video #3 - What are Routine Practices? Video #4 - What are Additional Precautions? How-to Videos How To – Completing a Lab Requisition How To – Completing a Line List PPE Donning PPE Doffing How To – Don and Seal Check N95 Respirators Posters and Sheets PPE Donning Poster from Public Health Ontario PPE Doffing Poster from Public Health Ontario PPE Donning and Doffing Tips Sheet Additional Precautions PPE Comparison Chart (PDF) Additional Precautions Infographic (PDF) Risk Assessment Tool (PDF) Virtual Activity Donning and Doffing PPE Incorrectly PCRA and Sources of Contamination in a Washroom Additional Precautions (Droplet Contact) Case Scenario Virtual Activity Additional Precautions (Contact) Case Scenario Virtual Activity Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) Training Tools PCRA Fact Sheet Tips on How to Facilitate a Session Dress for Success - Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) Review

ADDITIONAL IPAC HUB RESOURCES
IPAC Champion Training - Build IPAC Capacity WITHIN your organization IPAC Champion Pre-recorded Training (40 min). This training covers the roles and responsibilities of an IPAC Champion and provides education on hand hygiene, PPE and COVID-19. On-site training is also available. Roles & Responsibilities of the IPAC Champion Video: IPAC Champion Roles & Responsibilities IPAC Champion Toolkit - electronic resource binder developed to assist IPAC Champions If you have any questions about training options, please email congregatesetting@wdgpublichealth.ca. Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Resources Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Principles Criteria for Selecting a Disinfectant How to Read a Disinfectant Product Label Environmental Cleaning Checklist Environmental Cleaning Audit E-tool Environmental Cleaning Cart Fact Sheet Environmental Cleaning Cart Audit E-tool Short video and instructions for how to use WDGPH E-tools Hand Hygiene Audit Resources Hand Hygiene Observations Fact Sheet and Observation Form Hand Hygiene Audit E-Tool (For adapting and using in your own facility) Instructions for adapting and using the WDGPH Hand Hygiene Audit E-Tool Short video providing overview of how to use the E-Tool

ADDITIONAL IPAC HUB RESOURCES

IPAC Champion Training - Build IPAC Capacity WITHIN your organization

IPAC Champion Pre-recorded Training (40 min). This training covers the roles and responsibilities of an IPAC Champion and provides education on hand hygiene, PPE and COVID-19. On-site training is also available.
Roles & Responsibilities of the IPAC Champion
Video: IPAC Champion Roles & Responsibilities
IPAC Champion Toolkit - electronic resource binder developed to assist IPAC Champions

If you have any questions about training options, please email congregatesetting@wdgpublichealth.ca.

Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Resources

Hand Hygiene Audit Resources

Hand Hygiene Observations Fact Sheet and Observation Form
Hand Hygiene Audit E-Tool (For adapting and using in your own facility)
Instructions for adapting and using the WDGPH Hand Hygiene Audit E-Tool
Short video providing overview of how to use the E-Tool

Request a Service

Our friendly IPAC team is here to support you. If your facility requires IPAC support and you would like to request a service, or if you have any questions, please email us at congregatesetting@wdgpublichealth.ca.

For urgent IPAC questions or assistance, or for Public Health outbreak management support, please continue to call WDG Public Health at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 4752.