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Infection Prevention and Control: Long-term Care and Home Care

A repository of IPAC resources for Long-term Care Facilities and Home Care Services within Continuing Care in Nova Scotia

What is Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)?

IPAC refers to evidence-based practices and procedures that prevent or reduce the spread of microorganisms that may cause infections in residents, clients, patients, health care providers and visitors.

The Nova Scotia Health IPAC program provides expert advice, guidance and support to the Long-Term Care settings and Home Care in Nova Scotia. This guide is a repository of IPAC resources for these settings.

Contact

Nova Scotia Health Infection Prevention and Control

Phone (toll-free): 1-833-736-0880
Email: IPAC.LongTermCare@nshealth.ca