Screening for COVID-19

Active screening – patients

• Screening based on current Ministry guidance prior to and upon arrival of patients

Passive Screening – patients

• Passive screening – English
• Physical distancing – English
• Pushing back against COVID-19– signage for patients from OCFP
• Public Health Ontario signage on how to wash hands and use hand sanitizer
• Post current symptom list somewhere for patients to see as means of self-screening

Staff self-screening

• Public Health Ontario recommendations for self-isolation while working
• Require staff to screen themselves for symptoms before entering the clinic/office, understanding protocol will vary based on office size
• Determine what should be done when staff report to work, e.g., temperature screening and masking like in LTC
• Develop a notification protocol for staff to follow if they develop symptoms