Animal Exposures: Information for ESWs
Animal bites can result in the transmission of rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the brain and central nervous system and can…
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Designated Officers/Emergency Service Workers (ESWs)
Diseases of Public Health Significance (Reportable to Public Health) (Crosslink)
Diseases of public health significance (suspected or confirmed cases) must be reported to the Medical Officer of Health by telephone or fax…
Education and Training Resources for ESWs
This page will feature presentation materials, webinar and workshop information and related trainings for Designated Officers and Emergency…
Infection Prevention and Control for ESWs
How to Prevent the Spread of Infection to Others Review the recommended immunizations and make sure you are up to date. Clean your hands…
Infectious Disease Exposures: Information for ESWs
An exposure to an infectious disease can happen if an ESW comes into contact with blood or bodily fluids of an infected individual. Below…
Mandatory Blood Testing
The Mandatory Blood Testing Act, 2006 (MTBA) provides a way for certain individuals who have had contact with the blood or body fluids of…
Recommended Immunizations and Immunity Testing for ESWs
Workers in a variety of settings may be at risk of exposure to communicable disease because of their contact with patients/clients…