Infection Control

In our health care facilities, patients with weak immune systems are more susceptible to everyday germs.  Help us ensure that our patients and visitors are protected from the spread of infections. Hand cleaning

Protect yourself and others from getting infections by using good hand washing habits: it is very important that you clean your hands often and completely. Wash your hands after using the washroom and before eating. You may also use the alcohol-based liquid/foam hand sanitizers available on each unit.It’s Good to Ask

As part of our commitment to hand hygiene, we encourage you to politely ask health care providers if they have cleaned their hands before providing care.Inform staff

If you have a communicable disease, be sure to let staff know when admitted to a health care facility.Do you have MRSA?

Learn about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) precautions in the health care facility.Do you have VRE?

Learn about Vancomycin resistant enterococcus(VRE) precautions in the health care facility.

What are contact precautions?

We place patients on contact precautions to stop the spread of germs.  Learn more about contact precautions and how it affects you and your visitors.