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Infection prevention and control (IPAC) strategies limit the spread of harmful organisms that can cause infections in patients and the care providers.

These strategies are to be considered in all stages of health care in Nunavut communities health settings. These apply to housekeeping of the building and cleaning of equipment through to the direct care, examination and treatment of the patients and residents.

The manuals included on this webpage are resources for health care providers and those who support the delivery of health care in Nunavut communities.

The IPAC Manual focuses on clean hands, clean equipment, clean environment, client education as well as healthy workers and care providers.

Infection Prevention and Control Manual:

Infection Prevention and Control Manual - combined pdfs

Cleaning Instructions for Home oxygen equipment

The Housekeeping Procedures Manual provides pictorial step-by-step instructions on cleaning equipment, rooms and other spaces typically found in a community health facility.

Housekeeping Procedures Manual:

Housekeeping Procedures Manual - Combined pdfs

Bleach Dilution Chart

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