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Germs are everywhere. They can be found in the air, the soil and water as well as in our own body substances (e.g., stool, mucous). Luckily, there are many ways to reduce the number of illness-causing germs from getting into our bodies and making us sick. Cleaning your hands and covering your cough and sneeze are examples of ways to prevent germs from getting into your body and/or passing them on to others. In fact, the single most important thing you can do to prevent infections is keep your hands clean. York Region public health staff promote high standards of infection control practices in acute care facilities, long-term care homes, child care centres, personal services settings, (e.g., salons, nail parlours, tattoo and body piercing studios) and the community. This is achieved through inspections, on-going consultation, surveillance, outbreak management support and educational resources. ResourcesChild Care SettingsCommunity Health Care Professionals Long-Term Care Homes Public Animal Settings (fairs, petting zoos, farms etc.) Schools Spas/ Salons/Tattoo Parlours Workplaces
WorkshopsPublic health staff are available to provide education sessions on infection prevention and control for groups of 10 or more in any of the settings listed above. To book a session, please call York Region Health Connection at 1-800 361-5653.
Child Care SettingsChild care providers are entrusted with the important task of caring for young children. The following resources may be downloaded and printed to remind staff, parents and children to be actively involved in infection prevention and injury prevention.
CommunityThe following resources may be downloaded and printed so they can be posted in various community settings to remind the public how hand hygiene should be performed.
Health Care Professionals
Long-Term Care SettingThe following are resources that will help long-term care homes prevent infections and control the spread of illness. The resources may be helpful to staff, residents or visitors to long-term care settings.
Public animal settings (fairs, petting zoos, farms etc.)Visiting animals in public settings such as a fairs, petting zoos and farms, etc., can be a fun and educational experience. However, serious diseases caused by bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella can be spread from animals to people if preventative measures are not followed.The following resources are designed to assist operators of public animal settings and the public to prevent animal related infections at fairs, petting zoos, farms etc.
Spas/Salons/Tattoo ParloursSpas and salons that offer hair dressing, waxing, manicures, pedicures, electrolysis, acupuncture, facials, ear and body piercing services along with tattoo parlours must maintain good infection control standards. The following resources for spa owners or aestheticians may be printed to educate and promote good infection control standards within the salon.
The following educational resource is available to the public on safe infection control practices to consider when choosing a studio to get a tattoo or body piercing.
SchoolsIt is important for teachers and students of all ages to know when and how to properly wash their hands and to be aware of the following infection prevention measures in the school setting.
WorkplacesThe following resources may be helpful in assisting staff at your workplace to prevent illness and the spread of infection.
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