Designated Officers Resources

Infection Prevention and Emergency Service Workers

Emergency Service Workers are at an increased risk of exposure to communicable diseases. The risk of exposure can be reduced with the implementation of proper health and safety programs designed to protect workers from communicable diseases. The role of the Designated Officer in such programs is essential.

As part of the Health Unit’s role in supporting our area Designated Officers, the resources listed below are available to you. These resources will assist the Designated Officer in assessing and managing exposures to communicable diseases to protect the health of the workers and to prevent further spread of infectious organisms.

Overview

Roles and Responsibilities

Chain of Transmission of Infectious Diseases

Routine Practices and Additional Precautions

Vaccination Recommendations

Notification Process: Reporting and Assessing a Possible Exposure

Post-Exposure Testing

The Mandatory Blood Testing Act, 2006

Blood and Body Fluids Exposure Guidelines

References

Fact Sheets:

Backgrounder: Mandatory Blood Testing Act, 2006 (Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care)

Invasive Meningococcal Disease

Group A Streptococcal Infection

Tuberculosis

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

HIV/AIDS

Sample Risk Assessment Form
 

Other fact sheets on specific infectious diseases are also available.