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PPE/Infection Prevention and Control

Personal Protective Equipment
Continuous Mask Use
Infection Prevention and Control
Joint Statement Principles for Protecting Health and Safety

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a. SHA PPE Bulletin Updates

PPE Bulletin - 17th edition (September 17, 2020)

Frequently Asked Questions - Masking

PPE Bulletin - 16th edition (September 3, 2020)
- Frequently Asked Questions - Masking
PPE Bulletin – 15^th edition (August 13, 2020)
- Linen Supply, How to Properly Inspect an N95 Respirator, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 14^th edition (July 31, 2020)
- COVID Fatigue, Physical Distancing in our Facilities Still Required, Extended and Additional PPE Use, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 13^thedition (July 17, 2020)
- World Health Organization Recommendations, Supply of PPE During Elevated Activity of COVID-19 Transmission, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 12^th edition (July 3, 2020)
- Hand Hygiene Policy, Masking Guidelines, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 11^th edition (June 19, 2020)
- Hand Sanitizer, Future of PPE Bulletin, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 10^th edition (June 12, 2020) - updated October 1, 2020
- Your Feedback Is Important, Future of PPE Working Groups, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 9^th edition (June 5, 2020)
- Expansion of Masking Recommendation and Guidance, Hierarchy of Control, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 8^th edition (May 29, 2020) - updated September 24, 2020
- Joint Statement of Principles, Review of SHA Masking Recommendation and Guidance, Hierarchy of Control, Recommendations from the Expert Panel, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 7^th edition(May 22, 2020) - updated September 10, 2020
- N95 Respirator Supply, Process for Going Beyond Current PPE Recommendations, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 6^th edition (May 15, 2020) - updated August 27, 2020
- Signing Information and Communicating About PPE, N95 Respirator Processing, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 5^th edition (May 8, 2020) – updated August 20, 2020
- Droplet/Contact PLUS Precautions Explained, Updated Documents
PPE Bulletin – 4^th edition (May 1, 2020) – updated August 6, 2020
- Solutions for Complications With Extended PPE Use, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 3^rd edition (April 24, 2020) – updated July 22, 2020
- Variation and Additional PPE, Updates to the AGMP List, Protocol for Operative Management of Adult Surgical Patients During Pandemic, PPE Reprocessing Strategy, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 2^nd edition (April 17, 2020) – updated July 10, 2020
- Continuous Masking Principle and Guidelines, Pandemic Supply Use, Current Provincial Droplet/Contact PLUS PPE Guidelines, PPE Reprocessing, Supply Chain Management of PPE Supplies, FAQs
PPE Bulletin – 1^st edition (April 9, 2020) – updated June 26, 2020
- SHA OH&S COVID-19 Healthcare Worker Hotline and Email, Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures List Available, Current Provincial Droplet/Contact PLUS PPE Guidelines, SHA Current Status of Supplies, Supply Chain Management and Contingency Plans, FAQs
CMO-CNO Joint Statement (April 9, 2020)

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b. PPE Rapid Updates

PPE Rapid Update – AGMP Settle Time (April 23, 2020) - updated August 7, 2020
PPE Rapid Update – Appropriate Procedure Mask Use (May 21, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Disinfecting Face Shields (June 5, 2020) - updated September 10, 2020
PPE Rapid Update – Ear Protectors (April 30, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Eye Protection (September 28, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Gloves are not Continuous Use (April 30, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Hand Sanitizer (June 19, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Hierarchy of Control (June 5, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Is Coughing an AGMP? (April 23, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Level of Mask (May 20, 2020) - updated September 10, 2020
PPE Rapid Update – N95 Respirator Inspection (July 10, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – N95 Respirator Use (May 21, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Preventing Respiratory Virus Infection (May 7, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Pregnancy and COVID-19 (May 6, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Shoe and Hair Covers (April 30, 2020)
PPE Rapid Update – Who Should be Masked (June 2, 2020)

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c. Appropriate use

Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMPs) List (June 9, 2020)
COVID-19 Appropriate Use of PPE for Employers (April 2, 2020)
COVID-19 Appropriate Use of PPE for the Public (April 2, 2020)
Rapid Training and Ongoing Coaching for Appropriate PPE Use (March 24, 2020)
Donning and Doffing PPE Checklist

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d. Recommendations

CV-19 G0006 Continuous and Extended PPE Use Guidelines Acute Care (July 7, 2020)
CV-19 G0007 Continuous and Extended PPE Use Guidelines Continuing Care (July 7, 2020)
CV-19 G0008 Continuous and Extended PPE Use Guidelines Testing Assessment Sites and Mobile Testing (August 5, 2020)
CV-19 G0009 Continuous and Extended PPE Use Guidelines Home Care (July 7, 2020)
CV-19 G0010 Continuous and Extended PPE Use Guidelines Outpatient Settings/Primary Care (July 7, 2020)
CV-19 G0038 PPE Guidelines When Caring for Patients/Residents Confirmed to Have COVID-19 in Designated Units/Cohorted Spaces (July 7, 2020)
CV-19 G0043 Masking Guidelines for Patients/Residents/Clients (June 5, 2020)
CV-19 G0051 Masking and PPE Guidelines for Family Member and Support Person (June 16, 2020)
CV-19 G0060 Continuous and Extended Use - PPE Guidelines for SHA Staff in Non-SHA Operated Facilities (August 12, 2020)
CV-19 G0063 Addressing Patient Challenges with Health Care Worker Continuous Mask Use (October 8, 2020)

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e. Posters

Washing Your Hands (September 10, 2020)
Sanitizing Your Hands (September 10, 2020)
Droplet/Contact Plus – Precautions (May 7, 2020)
How to Wear a Face Mask – Steps for Public Use (May 1, 2020)
COVID-19 Donation Information (March 30, 2020)
Putting on (Donning) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Taking off (Doffing) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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f. Video

Correct Donning and Doffing of Personal Protective Equipment

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g. Additional Information

How to Use the Hierarchy of Controls – Infographic (June 5, 2020)
Huddle Talk – Expanded Masking Recommendations (June 2, 2020)
Saskatchewan Health Authority N95 Strategy (May 21, 2020)
Staff and Physician Fit Testing Pathway (May 15, 2020)
Exempt Request 88(1)(a) Granted - Expired N95 Respirators (May 13, 2020)
Huddle Talk – N95 Respirator Reprocessing (April 24, 2020)
Poster – N95 Respirator Reprocessing (April 24, 2020)
Work Standard – Collection and Reprocessing of N95 Respirators MDRD (April 24, 2020)
Work Standard – Collecting Respirators on In-Patient Units MDRD (April 28, 2020)
Work Standard – Collection and Reprocessing of N95 Respirators (April 24, 2020)

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2. Continuous/Universal Masking Guidelines

Huddle Talk - Continuous/Universal Masking (April 20, 2020) - October 15, 2020
CV-19 G0013 Continuous/Universal Masking Talking Points and Frequently Asked Questions (April 17, 2020) - updated October 15, 2020
CV-19 G0014 Continuous/Universal Masking Principles and Guidelines (April 17, 2020) - updated October 15, 2020)
Daily Fitness for Work Screening

Technical Data Sheets

N95 Masks

Procedure Masks

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3. Infection Prevention and Control

General

All Screening and Placement/Precautions Documents
CV-19 G0061 Routine Practices (September 25, 2020)
Point of Care Risk Assessment Algorithm (May 7, 2020)
CV-19 G0031 Point of Care Risk Assessment Guidelines (July 17, 2020)
CV-19 G0041 COVID-19 Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Acute Health Care Settings (July 28, 2020)
CV-19 G0053 COVID-19 Transmission - Minimizing Risk Guidelines for Clinical Documentation
CV-19 G0054 Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Continuing Care Settings (July 14, 2020)
CV-19 G0055 COVID-19 Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Home Care Settings (July 14, 2020)
CV-19 G0057 COVID-19 Interim Prevention and Control Guidelines for Outpatient and Ambulatory Care Settings (July 13, 2020)
CV-19 G0058 COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Testing Sites (September 23, 2020)
CV-19 G0059 COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Additional Precautions in Shared Spaces (September 29, 2020)
CV-19 G0064 COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patient and Resident Voting (October 8, 2020)
COVID-19 Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection - Information for Public Facilities (Updated April 3, 2020)
IPAC Recommendations for Events and Decorations (October 6, 2020)
CV-19 WS0001 Electronic Devices Cleaning Recommendations (April 3, 2020)

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4. Joint Statement Principles for Protecting Health and Safety

On May 20, 2020, health sector representatives signed Joint Statement Principles for Protecting Health and Safety of health care workers, patients, clients and residents. Signatories include the Ministry of Health, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS), Saskatchewan Government Employees Union (SGEU), Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) West and Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN).

​PPE/Infection Prevention and Control

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