Algoma Public Health
Infection Prevention and Control Hub
- Contact the IPAC Hub Team
- Request a Service
- IPAC Goal
- IPAC Roles
- What We Do and Who We Serve
- Services Provided
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Manager Jon Bouma |
705-942-4646, ext. 7062 jbouma@algomapublichealth.com |
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Public Health Inspector Jennifer Francella |
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Public Health Nurse Michelle Jones |
Enhance IPAC practices in community based, congregate living settings.
- Respond to client requests and inquiries
- Introduce and disseminate PHO guidance, resources and tools
- Support the implementation of IPAC initiatives to achieve best practice
- Facilitate client networks and collaboration
- Inform IPAC-related research
We provide services and supports to enhance IPAC practices in congregate living settings. This includes congregate settings that are funded and overseen by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC), Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA), Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS). Settings include:
- Long-term care homes
- Retirement homes
- Group homes
- Shelters
- Supportive Housing
- Residential Treatment Centres
- Hospices
- Indigenous-led congregate settings (elder care lodges/Indigenous healing and wellness residential programs)
Our team works collaboratively with partners to provide the following IPAC services and supports:
- Education and training
- Supportive visits and consults
- Assessments
- Best practice recommendations and implementation support
- Coaching/mentoring on IPAC practices
- Outbreak management planning
- Communities of practice
All services are provided at no-cost to facilities.
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