Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)

At Haliburton Highlands Health Services, the Infection Control Department and all staff are committed to patient safety. We prioritize rigorous hand hygiene practices and continuous improvement in infection prevention strategies to reduce the risk of transmission and protect those in our care. Regular surveillance, incident reporting and best practice are used to ensure the safety of everyone at HHHS.

IPAC Fact Sheets & Pamphlets

 Coronavirus 19 Disease - Fact Sheet

 INFLUENZA (FLU) - Fact Sheet

 Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms (CPO) - Fact Sheet

 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) - Fact Sheet

 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - Fact Sheet

 Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) - Fact Sheet

 HHHS IPAC pamphlet

To learn more, click on the links below:

• Visiting the Hospital
• Hand Hygiene
• C. Difficile
• MRSA/VRE