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A few weeks ago we posted an update from CLBC on COVID-19 vaccine information. The ImmunizeBC website also has FAQs on their website here.
Today we are sharing a fantastic resource on the BCCDC website that goes through decision-making considerations (whether or not to get the vaccine), what you can expect when you go for your vaccine (first dose and second dose), what you can expect after you get your vaccine, and a video about the vaccine science, too.
Find it all here.
A few weeks ago we posted an update from CLBC on COVID-19 vaccine information. Be sure to take a look at how you can be prepared for vaccinations on the BCCDC website here. The ImmunizeBC website also has FAQs on their website here.
CLBC has gathered information about vaccines for service providers, individuals and their families here. They’ve included topics like consent, plain language resources, and how CLBC is working to support BC’s vaccine plan. Check it out here!
A few weeks ago we posted an update from CLBC on COVID-19 vaccine information. Be sure to take a look at how you can be prepared for vaccinations on the BCCDC website here.
There is also a great collection of COVID-19 Vaccine “Frequently Asked Questions” on the ImmunizeBC website here. Check it out!
…are being offered through the Family Support Institute of BC this month, check it out.
Last week we posted an update from CLBC on COVID-19 vaccine information. Be sure to take a look at how you can be prepared for vaccinations.
There is also a bunch of great links about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination information on the BCCDC website here. Check it out!
Hey everyone, Pivot Point has published their spring workshop schedule! Workshops include the ABC’s of behaviour and developing new behaviour. Click below to check it out and for more information.
Hey everyone, CLBC has circulated an update to Home Share Providers about the work of the Home Sharing Working Group on these topics:
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CLBC has sent an update about COVID-19 immunizations, read the latest info available on how to get ready for vaccinations here!
Hey everyone, we were provided some important COVID-19 information from HSCL by CLBC, and are passing along to you — check it out:
Hi all, I hope you are all doing well. I’m sending along a reminder regarding Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMP) as a courtesy for you to consider passing along to your service providers. Please see the information below and also attached. This information is already available on your CLBC website (as mentioned in the link provided at the bottom of this email), however our HSCL team thought it might be valuable to highlight to your providers who may have clients with equipment/procedures that require this level of PPE and procedures in order to prevent transmission of COVID-19. If you have any questions at all regarding this information, please don’t hesitate to contact your local HSCL Nurse and we will be glad to provide any further support. Please forward this on to anyone I may have inadvertently missed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Many individual’s who are supported in the community by CLBC have Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGMP) performed daily and in light of COVID 19 special routine precautions are required for infection prevention and control. HSCL nursing may or may not be involved with these clients. These recommendations are for COVID negative clients only. If a client is suspected or confirmed COVID + then staff would need extra precautions such as N95 masks for the clients isolation period. This information would apply to clients that use CPAP or have other Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGMP). Aerosol Generating Procedures include:
During AGMPs smaller droplets are produced that can remain airborne and travel further distances from the client. Without appropriate PPE these aerosolized droplets could be inhaled, potentially causing infection. If the client tests positive for COVID then additional precautions would be needed such as N95 masks. Staff to wear full PPE (Gown, gloves, surgical mask and eye shield) when assisting clients who have AGMPS even if no COVID infection present. With CPAP the precautions need to be followed for set up and duration of therapy as well as 2 hours after CPAP has stopped. CPAP is a more common AGMP and here are some specific recommendations to take with CPAP use. Environmental controls to take:
Here is the link to CLBC website that contains the attached document and further information about AGMPs and the appropriate PPE needed: https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/for-service-providers/information-about-the-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-for-clbc-funded-service-providers/information-for-clbc-service-providers-on-covid-19/ If a client that has an AGMP in place and then contracts COVID then staff need to use N95 masks. As a proactive measure those caregivers working with clients who have AGMPs should be FIT tested for N95 masks.
Sincerely, Becky Rugolo RN BSN
Clinical Practice Educator – Health Services for Community Living Hospital’s and Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) Interior Health Authority 519 Columbia Street, Kamloops. BC V2C 2T8 DIRECT: 250-819-5147 OFFICE: 250-851-7537 FAX: 250-851-7301 EMAIL: becky.rugolo@interiorhealth.cawww.interiorhealth.ca
