learningcentre https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca IPAC Resources https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/ipac-resources <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Infection Prevention and Control Resouces </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> IPAC Resources </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <strong> Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan Framework </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <strong> CSS Community of Practice 2026-2027 Respiratory Season </strong> </h3> </div> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:23:22 GMT https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/ipac-resources IPAC,Blog thumbnail main image Caregiver Newsletters https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/caregiver-newsletters <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Caregiver Newsletters </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Caregiver Corner </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> June 2026 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Discover simple tips, local resources, and practical advice to help you stay healthy, active, and well this summer. </strong> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> April 2026 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Explore our latest newsletter featuring helpful resources, community programs, and tools to support you in your caregiving journey. </strong> </p> </div> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:56:20 GMT https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/caregiver-newsletters Family,Blog thumbnail main image Presentation Library - Download Slide Decks from Recent IPAC Presentations https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/helpful-links <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Infection Prevention and Control Presentations </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> IPAC Presentation Library </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> PPE and the Environment: Understanding Healthcare's Carbon Footprint </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> • SUSTAINABILITY </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> • CLIMATE CHANGE </strong> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/files/uploaded/PPE+and+the+Environment+-+Understanding+Healthcare-s+Carbon+Footprint_30Mar2026.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Youtube+Thumbnail+Surge-da4a1fea.png" alt="An ad for outbreak management for community support services"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Surge: Preparing for the Cold and Flu Season </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> • CURRENT TRENDS </strong> <strong> •RESPIRATORY OUTBREAKS </strong> <strong> • MANAGING COMMUNITY NEEDS </strong> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/files/uploaded/Surge+Planning+for+the+Cold+and+Flu+Season+-+RLC+and+MODC+Presentation.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Youtube+Thumbnail+Surge+%281%29.png" alt="An ad for outbreak management for community support services"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Understanding Measles - Symptoms, Outbreaks, and Prevention </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> •VACCINATION </strong> <strong> • SYMPTOMS </strong> <span>   </span> <strong> • CONTROL STRATEGIES • PREVENTION </strong> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/files/uploaded/Measle_Presentation.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Youtube+Thumbnail+Measles.png" alt="An ad for outbreak management for community support services"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Outbreak Management for Community Services (ADP) </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> •WHAT IS AN OUTBREAK </span> </span> <span> <span> • KEY DIFFERENCES IN RSV, FLU, COVID-19 </span> </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> • CONTROL STRATEGIES </span> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/files/uploaded/Outbreak_Management_and_Workers_Health_and_Safety_Presentation_Ontario_Health_October_24-_2024.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Oct+24+Youtube+Thumbnail.png" alt="An ad for outbreak management for community support services"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Additional Precautions: Personal Protective Equipment for Health Services Providers/Caregivers </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> • PROPER USAGE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT(PPE) </span> </span> <span> • GLOVES </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> • GOWNS • MASKS • DONNING AND DOFFING • WHEN TO WEAR PPE </span> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/files/uploaded/Outbreak_Management_and_Workers_Health_and_Safety_Presentation_Ontario_Health_2024-229c25d7.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Sept+24+Youtube+Thumbnail.png" alt="A poster that says additional precautions personal protective equipment for health services providers caregivers"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Outbreak Management and Workers Health and Safety for Community Support Services </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> • WHAT IS AN OUTBREAK • ROLE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND EMPLOYER • IPAC MEASURES • CLIENT/PATIENT/RESIDENT RESTRICTIONS •VISITORS AND ESSENTIAL CAREGIVERS </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/files/uploaded/Outbreak_Management_and_Workers_Health_and_Safety_Presentation_Ontario_Health_2024.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Youtube+Thumbnail+%281%29.png" alt="An advertisement for outbreak management and workers health and safety for community support services"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> A LOOK AT COVID 19 VACCINES AVAILABLE IN ONTARIO. </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> • WHAT IS COVID 19 • ARE VACCINES SAFE • APPROVED VACCINES IN CANADA • HOW THEY WORK • REGIONAL UPDATES  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Screenshot+2023-10-20+090509.png" alt="A look at covid 19 vaccines available in ontario"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> IPAC Lesson Three </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Presentation Contents: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> IPAC champion program, manuals, planning, education, trainers, audits </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/My+project-1+%2829%29.png" alt="A bottle of hand sanitizer is on a blue background."/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> IPAC Lesson Two </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Presentation Contents: </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Environmental cleaning, environmental controls, congregate care settings, community day settings, mental health settings, hospice settings, child care settings, homelessness. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/My+project-1+%2824%29.png" alt="A bottle of hand sanitizer is on a blue background."/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> IPAC Lesson One </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Presentation Contents: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> IPAC history, core competencies, occupational health, chain of infection, hand hygiene, point of care risk assessment, PPE, organizational controls, safety in the workplace </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/My+project-1+%2831%29.png" alt="A bottle of hand sanitizer is on a blue background."/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Moderna COVID-19 Bi-Valent Vaccine </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Presentation Contents: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> - Bi-Valent Vaccine </span> </p> <p> <span> - Pregnancy and Fertility </span> </p> <p> <span> - Got COVID-19 anyway! </span> </p> <p> <span> - Burnout </span> </p> <p> <span> - Vaccine Safety </span> </p> <p> <span> - Types of Covid-19 vaccines </span> </p> <p> <span> - Side Effects </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/moderna+bivalent+vaccine+image.JPG" alt="A poster for the moderna covid-19 bi-valent vaccine"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Influenza A </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Presentation Contents: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> - What is RSV? </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - RSV Signs and Symptoms </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> - How is RSV Transmitted and who is at risk? </span> </p> <p> <span> - RSV Prevention and Treatment </span> </p> <p> <span> - What does this mean for us?  </span> </p> <p> <span> - Influenza A Virus  </span> </p> <p> <span> - Transmission and Spread of Influenza A  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - Complications and Risk Factors </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> -What does this mean for CSS? </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/HRSV+and+influenza+A+presentation+image.JPG" alt="A poster for human respiratory syncytial virus and influenza a"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Champion and Auditor Training for Hospice and Community Support Services </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Presentation Contents: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> -  Roles and responsibilities of IPAC champions </span> </p> <p> <span> - What is Personal Protective Equipment? </span> </p> <p> <span> - Why do we wear PPE? </span> </p> <p> <span> - When should Health Services Providers wear Personal Protective Equipment? </span> </p> <p> <span> - Where should PPE be stored? </span> </p> <p> <span> - How to wear PPE correctly </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - Auditing of Hand Hygiene  and PPE </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/IPAC+champion+and+auditor+training.JPG" alt="A row of test tubes on a shelf titled infection prevention and control"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span>  </span> </span> <span> <span> Personal Protective Equipment for Health Service Providers </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Presentation Contents: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> - What is Personal Protective Equipment? </span> </p> <p> <span> - Why do we wear PPE? </span> </p> <p> <span> - When should Health Services Providers wear Personal Protective Equipment? </span> </p> <p> <span> - Where should PPE be stored? </span> </p> <p> <span> - How to wear PPE correctly? </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - Adult Day Program and PPE usage </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/ppe+slide+deck+cover+image.JPG" alt="An advertisement for personal protective equipment for health services providers"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Champion Auditor Training for NSM Community Support Services </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Presentation Contents: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - Roles and responsibilities </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> - Hand hygiene </span> </p> <p> <span> - PPE </span> </p> <p> <span> - Auditing of Hand Hygiene and PPE </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Infection-Prevention-Control" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/IPAC.JPG" alt="A poster that says infection prevention and control ( ipac ) champion and auditor training for nsm community support services"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine - March of Dimes Canada </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> A brief overview of COVID-19, and important facts about vaccination. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://ipac-canada.org/canadian-ipac-course" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/what+you+need+to+know+about+the+covid+vaccine+image.JPG" alt="What you need to know about the covid-19 vaccine"/> </a> </div> Fri, 16 May 2025 20:51:13 GMT https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/helpful-links IPAC,Blog thumbnail main image Presentation Library - Caregiver Sessions https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/presentation-library-caregiver-sessions <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Caregiver Presentations </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Caregiver Presentation Library </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Home Safety for Care Partners </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Learn practical tips on fall prevention, hazard reduction, and safe mobility to enhance safety at home. Discover simple modifications and best practices to prevent accidents and support independent living. </strong> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/eE_I9Mln_YY?si=XfNUiU74KdLXDDzm"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Youtube+Thumbnail+Home+safety.png" alt="A blue sign that says caregiver education there 's no place like home home safety for care partners"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Safe Moving and Handling for Caregivers </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Learn how to prevent injuries, protect both yourself and the person in your care, and apply proper body mechanics when assisting with transfers and mobility. Ideal for family caregivers, personal support workers, and healthcare professionals. </strong> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/Y0fS20GAKLw?si=VvUeEOcjU9dYCrVs"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Youtube+Thumbnail+Safe+moving+and+handling.png" alt="A blue sign that says caregiver education safe moving and handling for caregivers"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Infection Prevention and Control <span>  </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> How to Keep Our Loved Ones Safe During Cold and Flu Season </strong> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/uRiJnftm8O4?si=mWNeKSHWWkWy_9oR"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Youtube+Thumbnail+Family+Caregiver+IPAC+Jan+2025.png" alt="A blue background with the words regional learning centre on it"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Connected Care Halton Health Team Navigation Line </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> The Connected Care Halton Ontario Health Team (CCHOHT) Navigation Line aims to reduce barriers within the healthcare system and improve access and coordination across the region. </strong> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/h8S7l-qgL44?si=IP__aoJ87O1uzdAH"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/Youtube+Thumbnail+Family+Caregiver+Nov+12+2024+%282%29.png" alt="Blue background says: caregiver education connected care halton ontario health team navigation line regional learning centre"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> The Mississauga Health Seniors Navigation Portal </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Designed to help older adults live well at home, the Mississauga Health Seniors Navigation Portal works to connect seniors and caregivers to community support including care navigators and resources to help with caregiver burnout. </strong> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/P92c1UHyWME?si=70GrIk-wdZRA_cHS"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/_Youtube+Thumbnail+Family+Caregiver+Oct+21+2024+%281%29.png" alt="A blue background with a logo for regional learning centre"/> </a> </div> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:04:19 GMT https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/presentation-library-caregiver-sessions Family,Blog thumbnail main image IPAC Newsletters https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/ipac-newsletters <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Infection Prevention and Control Resources </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newsletters </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Spring 2026 <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Stay informed about the latest viruses circulating in our communities and the steps you can take to stay protected. This issue covers current infection trends and prevention measures. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/files/uploaded/IPAC+Newsletter+Fall+2025+%282%29.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/RLC+and+MODC+logo.png" alt="A logo for the regional learning centre in canada"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Fall 2025 (October to December) IPAC Newsletter <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Stay informed about the latest viruses circulating in our communities and the steps you can take to stay protected. This issue covers current infection trends and prevention measures. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/files/uploaded/IPAC+Newsletter+Fall+2025+%282%29.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/RLC+and+MODC+logo.png" alt="A logo for the regional learning centre in canada"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Winter 2025 (January to March) IPAC Newsletter <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Stay informed about the latest viruses circulating in our communities and the steps you can take to stay protected. This issue covers current infection trends and prevention measures. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/a26fb1be/dms3rep/multi/RLC+and+MODC+logo.png" alt="A logo for the regional learning centre in canada"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> December 2022 IPAC Newsletter </span> </span> </h2> <h2> <span> Volume 1 Issue 2 <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Meet your IPAC consultants in their December Newsletter. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> How do we reduce risk of spreading infection during meal time? </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Safe Food Handling Information for Adult Day Programs </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> What is "Foodborne Illness?" <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> November 2022 IPAC Newsletter </span> </span> </h2> <h2> <span> Volume 1 Issue 1 <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Meet your IPAC consultants in their November Newsletter. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Who are Infection Prevention and Control (ICP) Practitioners? </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Review the links in the chain of infection. Where are you breaking the chain? </span> </span> </p> </div> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:41:17 GMT https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/ipac-newsletters IPAC thumbnail main image