Outbreaks

Question 1

Bleach solution

Answer 1

1000 ppm
Use test strips

Question 2

Case definition - GI

Answer 2

2 or more episodes of diarrhea or vomiting in 24 hour period that cannot be attributed to another cause. Or positive lab tests

Question 3

Outbreak management team members

Answer 3

MHO
Director of clinical operations
CD unit
Staff at facility
IPAC teams
CFIA
Vet
Health Canada

Question 4

Staff exclusion

Answer 4

48 hrs after last symptom of GI without use of meds

Question 5

Respiratory outbreak case definition

Answer 5

Positive test OR
Fever
And one or more symptoms ex cough, headache, shortness of breath etc.

Question 6

When to declare an outbreak

Answer 6

2 or more cases with epi link
Evidence or risk of transmission within the facility
Usual IPAC measures have not been able to control transmission

Question 7

Information required by CD team

Answer 7

ppl ill symptoms and time of onset

Total # staff ill
Location of cases in facility
Number of samples sent
Control measures in place
Staff vaccination rates
Resident vaccination rates
Test results