Public Health Orders Public Health Actions
Alberta Health COVID-19 info for Albertans Guidance Documents
AHS COVID-19 Info for Albertans Indigenous Peoples & Communities: COVID-19
211 Alberta Resources for COVID-19 in Alberta
Government of Canada Accessing Additional Public Health Support Food Security Resources and Funding Support COVID-19 and Food Safety
Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 Awareness Resources Help Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 (various languages) Post COVID-19 condition
Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 and Indigenous Communities COVID-19 Resources and Videos (various languages) A Layered Approach to Protect Against COVID-19 (Infographic) Communication Resources for Community Health and Safety
Medical Officer of Health Information Bulletins
April 7, 2022 Bulletin March 24, 2022 Bulletin March 10, 2022 Bulletin February 10, 2022 Bulletin January 27, 2022 Bulletin January 13, 2022 Bulletin December 16, 2021 Bulletin December 2, 2021 Bulletin November 18, 2021 Bulletin November 4, 2021 Bulletin October 21, 2021 Bulletin October 7, 2021 Bulletin September 9, 2021 Bulletin August 12, 2021 Bulletin July 15, 2021 Bulletin June 25, 2021 Bulletin June 11, 2021 Bulletin May 28, 2021 Bulletin May 14, 2021 Bulletin April 30, 2021 Bulletin April 16, 2021 Bulletin April 1, 2021 Bulletin March 19, 2021 Bulletin March 5, 2021 Bulletin February 19. 2021 Bulletin February 5, 2021 Bulletin January 22, 2021 Bulletin January 8, 2021 Bulletin December 11, 2020 Bulletin November 27, 2020 Bulletin November 13, 2020 Bulletin October 30, 2020 Bulletin October 16, 2020 Bulletin October 2, 2020 Bulletin September 18, 2020 Bulletin September 4, 2020 Bulletin August 21, 2020 Bulletin August 7, 2020 Bulletin July 24, 2020 Bulletin July 10, 2020 Bulletin July 8, 2020 Community Notice: COVID-19 Update June 26, 2020 Bulletin June 19, 2020 Bulletin June 12, 2020 Bulletin June 4, 2020 Bulletin May 28, 2020 Bulletin May 22, 2020 Bulletin May 14, 2020 Bulletin May 7, 2020 Bulletin April 30, 2020 Bulletin April 23, 2020 Bulletin April 16, 2020 Bulletin April 9, 2020 Bulletin April 3, 2020 Bulletin March 26, 2020 Bulletin March 20, 2020 Bulletin March 13, 2020 Bulletin March 5, 2020 Bulletin February 28, 2020 Bulletin February 20, 2020 Bulletin February 14, 2020 Bulletin
ISC Alberta Region - Update for Chiefs
Update for Chiefs January 20, 2023 Update for Chiefs December 19, 2022 Update for Chiefs November 21, 2022 Update for Chiefs October 21, 2022 Update for Chiefs September 16, 2022 Update for Chiefs August 12, 2022 Update for Chiefs July 15, 2022 Update for Chiefs June 24, 2022 Update for Chiefs May 20, 2022 Update for Chiefs April 28, 2022 Update for Chiefs April 14, 2022 Update for Chiefs March 31, 2022 Update for Chiefs March 16, 2022 Update for Chiefs February 16, 2022 Update for Chiefs February 2, 2022 Update for Chiefs January 19, 2022 Update for Chiefs January 6, 2022 Update for Chiefs December 22, 2021 Update for Chiefs December 8, 2021 Update for Chiefs November 24, 2021 Update for Chiefs November 10, 2021 Update for Chiefs October 27, 2021 Update for Chiefs October 13, 2021 Update for Chiefs September 17, 2021 Update for Chiefs September 15, 2021 Update for Chiefs September 1, 2021 Update for Chiefs August 18, 2021 Update for Chiefs August 4, 2021 Update for Chiefs July 21, 2021 Update for Chiefs July 7, 2021 Update for Chiefs June 23, 2021 Update for Chiefs June 16, 2021 Update for Chiefs June 9, 2021 Update for Chiefs June 2, 2021 Update for Chiefs May 26, 2021 Update for Chiefs May 19, 2021 Update for Chiefs May 12, 2021 Update for Chiefs May 5, 2021 Update for Chiefs April 28, 2021 Update for Chiefs April 21, 2021 Update for Chiefs April 14, 2021 Update for Chiefs April 8, 2021 Update for Chiefs March 31, 2021 Update for Chiefs March 24, 2021 Update for Chiefs March 17, 2021 Update for Chiefs March 10, 2021 Update for Chiefs March 3, 2021 Update for Chiefs February 24, 2021 Update for Chiefs February 17, 2021 Update for Chiefs February 10, 2021 Update for Chiefs February 3, 2021 Update for Chiefs January 27, 2021 Update for Chiefs January 20, 2021 Update to Chiefs January 13, 2021 Update to Chiefs January 6, 2021 Update to Chiefs December 23, 2020 Update to Chiefs December 16, 2020 Update to Chiefs December 9, 2020 Update to Chiefs December 2, 2020 Update to Chiefs November 25, 2020 Update to Chiefs November 18, 2020 Update to Chiefs November 12, 2020 Update to Chiefs November 4, 2020 Update to Chiefs October 28,2020 Update to Chiefs October 21, 2020 Update to Chiefs October 14, 2020 Update to Chiefs October 7, 2020 Update to Chiefs September 30, 2020 Update to Chiefs September 23, 2020 Update to Chiefs September 16, 2020 Update to Chiefs September 9, 2020 Update to Chiefs September 2, 2020 Update to Chiefs August 26, 2020 Update to Chiefs August 19, 2020 Update to Chiefs August 12, 2020 Update to Chiefs July 29, 2020 Update to Chiefs July 22, 2020 Update to Chiefs July 15, 2020
Steps to Take to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Avoid touching your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Wash your hands often and well.
Help Prevent the Spread video
Practice Physical Distancing
Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched. Wearing a mask can help reduce your risk of infection. Masks should fit well and be of high quality.
Stay home if you are feeling ill and get tested.
**Contact your primary health provider or call Health Link (811) if you have questions or concerns about your health.
Quarantine and Isolation
AHS - Isolation Recommendations GOC - How to quarantine or isolate at home
Protect Our Elders
https://protectourelders.ca/
Mental Health and Family Violence Resources
ISC - Mental Health Supports and Resource Guide
Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Text4Hope (Text here COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe)
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17019.aspx
Help in Tough Times
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page16759.aspx
Mental Health for Children
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
COVID-19 Book for Children
Healthy Parenting - World Health Organization
Helping Children Cope with Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak (WHO)
Alberta COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resources Hub
https://jack.org/Resources/ABHub
Family Violence Resources
https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-resources.aspx
Resources
CDC - Post-COVID Conditions ISC - Stigma During COVID-19 NCCIH - Healing in Pandemic Times: Indigenous Peoples, Stigma and COVID-19 (Video) WHO - A guide to preventing and addressing social stigma associated with COVID-19
Funding Supports
ISC - Financial support for Indigenous peoples ISC - Indigenous Community Support Fund ISC - Accessing COVID-19 public health support for First Nations communities
Health Needs Funding Submissions Guide
ISC - COVID-19 Public Health Needs Funding Template ISC - Accessing COVID-19 public health support for First Nations communities
Communicable Disease Emergency Table Top Exercise
Exercise Organizer Guide Appendix A - Exercise Organizer Virutal Meeting Guidelines Appendix B - Facilitator Guide Appendix C - Scenario and Questions Appendix D - Response Sheet Appendix E - Improvement Plan Appendix F - CDE Planning Tabletop Exercise Presentation Appendix G - Participant Feedback Form Appendix H - CD Emergency Plan Template Appendix I - CDE Plan Checklist Appendix J - Community Post Action Review
CD Emergency Plan Template and Appendices
Commmunicable Disease Emergency Plan Template (October 2020)
**Please note: appendices include multiple links to important websites and printable resources
Appendix B - Communications Checklist Phone Tree Template Emergency Contact List Template Appendix C - Surveillance Checklists, Tools, Resources Line List for Schools or Child Care Facility Appendix D - Public Health Measures Checklists, Tools, Resources Appendix E - Infection Prevention and Control - Checklists, Tools, Resources FNIHB AB Cleaning and disinfection guide for health care facilities (March 2020) FNIHB-AB Medical Client Transport and Hygiene During COVID-19 Pandemic Appendix F - Antiviral Medications Appendix G - Vaccines - Checklists, Tools, Resources Appendix H - Health Services - Checklists, Tools, Resource Appendix I - Psychosocial Supports - Checklists, Tools, Resources Appendix J – CDE Community After-Action Review Template Appendix K – Emergency Management Checklist
General
ISC - Influenza & Covid-19 (Video - Dr. L Bilinsky) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Fall & Winter Respiratory Illness Toolkit 2023
MOH Updates
Public Service Announcement ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Holiday Season Message, 30 sec slip - (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Holiday Season Message, 50 sec clip - (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesse MOH Update Dec 14, 2023 - (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Update Dec 6, 2023 - (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Update Dec 1, 2023 - (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Update Nov 16, 2023 (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Update Nov 9, 2023 (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Update Nov 2, 2023 - (PSA - Dr. C. Sarin)
Video ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Updates Dec 14, 2023 - (Video - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Updates Dec 6, 2023 - (Video - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Updates Dec 1, 2023 - (Video - Dr. C.Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illness MOH Update Nov 16, 2023 - (Video - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Update Nov 9, 2023 - (Video - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses MOH Update Nov 2, 2023 - (Video - Dr. C. Sarin)
Windspeaker Radio Interview ISC - Respiratory Illnesses Dec 14, 2023 - (Windspeaker Radio Interview - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses Dec 6, 2023 - (Windspeaker Radio Interview - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses Dec 1, 2023 - (Windspeaker Radio Interview - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses Nov 9, 2023 - (Windspeaker Radio Interview - Dr. C. Sarin) ISC - Respiratory Illnesses Nov 2, 2023 - (Windspeaker Radio Interview - Dr. C. Sarin)
Influenza
Covid-19
Whooping Cough
ISC - Whooping Cough (Video - Dr. L Bilinsky) ISC - Whooping Cough (PSA - Dr. L Bilinsky)
COVID-19 MOH Updates Long COVID Mental Health and Wellness
Rapid Testing Program
AH – Guidance for At Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing
How to Test
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test: Sample Collection for Omicron (video)
Self Care
AHS - COVID-19 Self-Care Guide AMA - Navigating COVID-19 AMA - Patient Resources for COVID-19
Long Covid
AHS - Long Covid Patient Resources AHS - Long Covid Poster
Guidance Documents
AH - COVID-19 Masks GOC - COVID-19 Mask Use: Types of Masks and Respirators GOC - COVID-19 Mask-Use: Advice for Community Settings ISC - Guidance on the Use of Non-Fit Tested Respirators ISC - Guidance on Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
General Information and Resources
AH - COVID-19 Vaccine: Questions and Answers GOA - COVID-19 vaccines and records GOC - Get the Facts: Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19 GOC - Vaccines for children: COVID-19 GOC - COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts (fact sheet) GOC - The facts about COVID-19 vaccines GOC - Vaccine Development and approval in Canada (infographic) GOC - How COVID-19 Vaccines are Distributed in Canada GOC - COVID-19 vaccine and Indigenous Peoples GOC - Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine GOC - Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine GOC - Make sure you have the facts about vaccination ISC - What to Expect When You Get Vaccinated ISC - Fraudulent Offers of Vaccine for Sale (info sheet) PHAC - Tool Kit for Health Care Providers
Staff Orientation / Training
ISC - COVID-19 Vaccine Education Checklist ISC - Inoculist Policy ISC - Guidance on Who Can Immunize ISC - MOH COVID-19 Continuous Masking and Eye Protection ISC - 2020-2021 COVID-19 Immunization Orientation (Slides) ISC - 2020-2021 COVID-19 Immunization Orientation (Video) ISC - Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Review (Video) ISC - Toolkit: COVID-19 Public Health and Primary Health Care Delivery
Vaccine Clinic Resources
AH - AB Vaccine Storage and Handling for COVID-19 Vaccine AH - Management of COVID-19 vaccine administration errors and deviations AHS - Fit to Immunize Tool for COVID-19 Vaccine AHS - COVID-19 Immunization Forms AHS - Informed Consent for COVID-19 Immunization GOA - COVID-19 Immunization: Prefilled Syringes Policy ISC - COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic Planning Guide ISC - Planning for Off Site Vaccine Clinics ISC - Packing Insulated Vaccine Bags ISC - Vaccinator Tip Sheet ISC - Management of Anaphylaxis Post-Immunization Directive ISC - CDC Guidelines for Management of Anaphylaxis FPTI - Consensus Approach to Vaccine Wastage Moderna Vaccine Product Monograph Pfizer Bio-NTech Vaccine Product Monograph
TempTale Temperature Data Logger
ISC - Configuring a TempTale Ultra (Slides) ISC - Using and Downloading a TempTale Ultra (Slides) ISC - Using TempTales - Configuring ISC - Using TempTales - Downloading and Clearing ISC - Using TempTales - Recommended Configuration Settings ISC - Using TempTales - Vaccine Bag Sensitech - How to Download and Reset TempTale Ultra Monitors
Data Reporting
AHS - Vaccine Product Related Problems Form ISC - Tips for Entering Vaccine Data ISC - FNIHB COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Form ISC - Quick Reference Guide for Data Reporting Requirements OH - CHIP Data Entry Reminders OH - Adverse Events Following Immunization
Handouts and Tools
BCCDC - Booster Doses Increase Protection (Infographic) GOA - COVID-19 Vaccine Questions & Answers for Health-Care Practitioners GOC - COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts (fact sheet) GOC - We're in this fight together (Poster) GOC - Let's stop COVID-19 one arm at a time (Poster) GOC - COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy (Brochure) ISC - Protective Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccines ISC - Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available for 18+ (Poster) ISC - Pfizer for Kids (Poster) NCCID - Vaccine Hesitancy and First Nations Populations (Webinar)
Vaccine Updates
ISC - AB Vaccine Update June 7 2022 ISC – AB Vaccine Update May 10 2022 ISC – AB Vaccine Update April 12 2022 ISC - AB Vaccine Update March 15 2022 ISC - AB Vaccine Update Jan 18 2022 ISC - AB Vaccine Update Jan 4 2022 ISC - AB Vaccine Update November 23 ISC - AB Vaccine Update October 12 ISC - AB Vaccine Update September 14 ISC - AB Vaccine Update August 10 ISC - AB Vaccine Update July 20 ISC - AB Vaccine Update June 22 ISC - AB Vaccine Update May 25 ISC - AB Vaccine Update May 18 ISC - AB Vaccine Update May 4 ISC - AB Vaccine Update April 27 ISC - AB Vaccine Update April 20 ISC - AB Vaccine Update April 13 ISC - AB Vaccine Update March 30 ISC - AB Vaccine Update March 23 ISC - AB Vaccine Update March 16 ISC - AB Vaccine Update March 9 ISC - AB Vaccine Update March 2 ISC - AB Vaccine Update February 23 ISC - AB Vaccine Update February 16 ISC - AB Vaccine Update February 9 ISC - AB Vaccine Update February 2 ISC - AB Vaccine Update January 26 ISC - AB Vaccine Update January 19
Other Resources
Biological Product Information AHS - Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine - Ultra Frozen Vaccine AHS - Preparation of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine
Guidance for K to 12 Schools
AH - Moving Forward in K to 12 Schools ISC - Recommended Disinfectant Use in Public Facilities During the Pandemic
At-Home Rapid Testing Program
AH - Rapid Testing Request Form for Schools On-Reserve AH - Information for Parents, Students, and Staff AH - Information for First Nation Education Authorities COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test: Sample Collection for Omicron (video)
AH - Guidance for Elections ISC - Guidance on Holding Elections During COVID-19 ISC - Guidance for Funerals, Wakes, or Memorials During a Pandemic
Request for Public Health Response Surge Support
ISC - AB Community Request for Surge Support Form
Therapeutic Treatment Resources
ISC - Outpatient Treatment for COVID-19 Criteria ISC - Remdesivir Client Care Notes ISC - Remdesivir Consent to Treatment Evusheld handout
Guidance for Health Centres
ISC - Public Health Guidance for Community Health Centres (Archived)
COVID-19 Variants of Concern
AH - COVID-19 Variants of Concern AHS - COVID-19 Variants CDC - What You Need to Know About Variants ISC - COVID-19 Variants of Concern web page
Community Health Staff Resources
ISC - Coronavirus Pandemic Response Nursing Care Resource Manual ISC - COVID-19 Screening and Testing Form ISC - Pre-Travel Assessment Tool (Updated May 26, 2021) ISC - Directive HCP with COVID-19 Symptoms ISC - MOH Memo COVID-19 Continuous Masking and Eye Protection ISC - Healthcare Professional Self Screening for COVID-19 Directive ISC - Medical Transportation and Hygiene During COVID-19 Pandemic ISC - COVID-19: Notification and Follow-Up Process for a Confirmed Case ISC - Letter to Community Health Nurses Regarding Certifications/Trainings ISC - COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control PPE for Health Care Workers (PowerPoint) - This powerpoint can be used to review COVID-19, Infection Prevention and Control, and Personal Protection Equipment with health care workers. It can be changed to suit community needs. ISC - Infection Control Guidelines: Community Health ISC - COVID-19 Specimen Collection Guideline ISC - Specimen Collection for COVID-19 (slides) APL - Acceptable Swab Types for COVID Testing Alberta public health disease management guidelines: Coronavirus-COVID-19 AHS - COVID-19 Return to Work Guide for Health Care Workers AHS - Return to Work Decision Chart for Healthcare Workers AHS - Information for AHS Staff & Health Professionals Includes novel coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs for AHS Staff
PHAC - Contact Tracing Courses To access these courses please click on Health Emergency Management. The courses provide a general overview of contact tracing and case interviewing for people who may or may not have a background in public health. They are intended to supplement FNIHB -AB region’s contact tracing and case management training. If you have any further questions related to these topics, please contact the Regional CDC Team.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE Order Form Continuous Masking in Healthcare Settings Continuous Masking Home Care and Congregate Living Setting Contact Droplet Poster Vanch Mask - Donning and Doffing
Donning & Doffing of PPE (Video) COVID-19: Mask Use: Advice for Community Settings
Health Facility Signage
AHS COVID-19 Signage & Posters AHS Hand Hygiene Resources AHS How to Hand Wash Sign AHS How to use Alcohol-based Hand Rub Sign AHS Cover Your Cough Sign AHS Contact and Droplet Precautions Sign AHS Putting on (Donning) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sign AHS Taking off (Doffing) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sign AHS PPE Checklist Contact & Droplet Precuations Sign PHAC Reduce the Spread of COVID-19: Wash Your Hands (Infographic)
Cleaning & Disinfection Resources
Janitorial Module - This link is the complete manual with all the modules included. You can print the modules individually as you go through the course. Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities Presentation ISC-Recommended Disinfectant Use in Public Facilities During the Pandemic FNIHB-AB Laundering Guidelines FNIHB AB Cleaning and disinfection guide for health care facilities (March 2020)
Waste Management
Solid Waste Management
General Guidance and Resources
AH - Guidance for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses AH - Personal Protective Equipment and Non-Medical Masks for Non-Health Care Settings AH - Guidance Documents AH - Protecting Residents at Congregate Care Facilities AHS - Recognizing Early Symptoms in Elders AHS - Guide for COVID-19 Outbreak Prevention and Control in Shelter Sites ISC - Recommended Disinfectant Use in Public Facilities During the Pandemic
For questions related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) planning and preparedness, email Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Alberta at sac.cdemergenciesab-urgencesmtab.isc@canada.ca