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COVID-19 Update

Current Situation

On December 31, 2019, an outbreak of pneumonia associated with a new coronavirus was reported in China. The outbreak is thought to have begun at a market for live poultry, wild animals and seafood in Wuhan, China. This recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease. The official name of the disease is COVID-19. Cases have been reported in all continents, except for Antarctica, and have been steadily rising in many countries. The date of symptom onset of the first case of COVID-19 in Canada was January 15, 2020. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic.

General Information & Resources

Public Health Orders and Restrictions

Alberta Health
Coronavirus info for Albertans
Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy
Guidance Documents to Support Relaunch

AHS
N ovel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Indigenous Peoples & Communities: COVID-19
Back to School During 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
2019 novel coronavirus: Outbreak update
COVID-19 Awareness Resources
Going Out Safely

Indigenous Services Canada
COVID-19 and Indigenous Communities
ISC COVID-19 Videos (various languages)
FNIHB AB Region MOH COVID-19 Radio Updates

World Health Organization
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
COVID-19 Video

Johns Hopkins University Interactive Dashboard
COVID-19 Dashboard

Information Bulletins

Medical Officer of Health Information Bulletins

COVID-19 Update for Chiefs

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

Community Member Awareness

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.

Practice Physical Distancing

Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.

Wear a non-medical mask in public when it’s difficult to maintain physical distancing of 2 metres.

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.

Protect Our Elders


https://protectourelders.ca/

Mental Health and Family Violence Resources


FNIHB Mental Health Supports and Resource Guide (NEW)

Indigenous Health Cultural Support Line: 1-855-735-6766, 4pm-8pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Indigenous Health Cultural Support Line Poster

Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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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

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Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 
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COVID-19 Book for Children 
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Healthy Parenting - World Health Organization

Helping Children Cope with Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak (WHO)

Family Violence Resources

https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-resources.aspx

Taking Care of Your Mental Health Poster

http://- https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/taking-care-mental-health.html

FNIHB Health Needs Funding Submissions

COVID-19 Health Needs Funding Submissions Guide


ISC-AB COVID-19 Funding Streams
Quarter 2 COVID-19 Health Needs Funding Submissions Guide
Quarter 2 COVID-19 Health Needs Funding Submissions Guide Addendum

COVID-19 Perimeter Security Submissions Guide


Public Health Considerations for Community Perimeter Security
COVID-19 Perimeter Security Funding Submissions Guide 
COVID-19 Perimeter Security Funding Submissions Guide Addendum

Relaunch

Guidance on Re-Opening Facilities

Guidance Documents
Considerations When Re-opening Facilities (includes a checklist)
Guidance on Re-Opening Northern, Remote, Isolated, and Indigenous Communities
ISC-Public Health Considerations for Aboriginal Head Start Programs

Relaunch Strategy

Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy

K to 12 Schools

Guidance for K to 12 Schools


AH – COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist 
ISC - Returning to School During COVID-19 FAQ (NEW)
ISC - Recommended Disinfectant Use in Public Facilities During the Pandemic
ISC - Public Health Considerations for In-Person School Attendance in First Nations Communities
GOA - Guidance on School Re-entry: Scenario 1 - Near-Normal Operations 
PHAC - COVID-19 guidance for schools Kindergarten to Grade 12
AH - Tips for Hosting Cultural, Spiritual and Ceremonial Events in School (NEW)

Guidance on School Bus Transportation


ISC - Public Health Considerations for School Bus Transportation

Guidance for Parents


AHS - COVID-19 Guidance for Parents of Children Attending School and/or Childcare 
AH - Parent’s Guide for 2020 – 2021 School Year

Guidance for Students


Returning to School Safely (video for Elementary students)
Returning to School Safely (video for Junior High/High School students) 
Wearing Masks in School (video)

Gatherings and Events

Guidance on School Events

AH - Tips for Hosting Cultural, Spiritual and Ceremonial Events in School

Guidance on Holidays

AH - Halloween During COVID-19
AH - Advice for Safe Holiday Entertaining

Guidance on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings


ISC - Public Health Guidance on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings

Guidance on Funerals, Wakes, and Memorials

ISC - Guidance for Funerals, Wakes, or Memorials During a Pandemic

Immunization Resources

Influenza


Seasonal Influenza Program Resources 2020-2021

2020 Influenza Program - Telehealth

2020 Influenza Program Overview PowerPoint
FNIHB - Influenza Immunization Recommendations during a Pandemic
ISC - Government of Canada Posters - Seasonal flu and the flu shot
Healthy First Nations and Inuit - Facebook Link

Health Centre Resources

Community Health Staff Resources


FNIHB Coronavirus Pandemic Response Nursing Care Resource Manual 
ISC-COVID-19 Screening and Testing Form 
ISC-FNIHB Pre-Travel Assessment Tool  (Updated Oct 21, 2020) 
ISC-FNIHB Healthcare Professional Self Screening for COVID-19 Directive  
FNIHB-AB NIHB Medical Transportation and Hygiene During COVID-19 Pandemic  
COVID-19: Notification and Follow-Up Process for a Confirmed Case  
Letter to Community Health Nurses Regarding Certifications/Trainings 
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.
Infection Control Guidelines: Community Health
COVID-19 Specimen Collection Guideline

Alberta public health disease management guidelines: Coronavirus-COVID-19
AHS COVID-19 Return to Work Guide for Health Care Workers
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

Video
Poster

Donning & Doffing of PPE (Video)
Guidance for Wearing Non Medical Masks 
Non-medical masks and face coverings: How to put on, remove and clean

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 Know the Facts about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
PHAC COVID-19 Be Prepared
Help Prevent the Spread Posters

Cleaning & Disinfection Resources

Environmental Services Training Guide - This computer-based training tool is for managers or supervisors of Environmental Services to use as a resource when training their staff on cleaning healthcare facilities. In the context of First Nations communities, healthcare facilities include health centers, health clinics, hospitals, nursing stations and treatment centers.

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

FNIHB-AB Laundering Guidelines

FNIHB AB Cleaning and disinfection guide for health care facilities (March 2020)

Waste Management

Solid Waste Management

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Telehealth Sessions


COVID-19 Telehealth Series

Facility Resources

General


ISC-Recommended Disinfectant Use in Public Facilities During the Pandemic
Personal Protective Equipment and Non-Medical Masks for Non-Health Care Settings

Head Start Facilities

 
ISC-Public Health Considerations for Aboriginal Head Start Programs

AHS - COVID-19 Guidance for Parents of Children Attending School and/or Childcare

Long Term Care, Continuing Care Facilities and Elders Lodges

Guidance for Safe Visiting – Updated July 16, 2020
Operational and Outbreak Standards – Updated Sept 3, 2020
Recognizing Early Symptoms in Elders

Group Homes


Operational and Outbreak Standards  - Updated Sept 3, 2020

Residential Addiction Treatment Service Providers


Operational and Outbreak Standards – Updated July 3, 2020

Food Facilities


FNIHB-AB Guidance for Food Facilities

Wastewater

COVID-19 Guidance for Wastewater Workers

Shelters

Guidance for Shelters (AHS)

CD Emergency Plan

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

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

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