COVID-19 Resource Centre

DISCLAIMER: The information in this resource centre represents general guidance based on current practice and available evidence. The documents in the resource centre were developed by provincial clinical experts, reflecting best knowledge at the time of writing, and is subject to revision based on changing circumstances and conditions. This information is intended to be “guidance rather than directive,” and is not meant to replace clinical judgment. Reference to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the documents should not replace or supersede the IPAC and PPE protocols or directives in place at your hospital.

Updates on COVID-19

CorHealth Ontario (CorHealth) developed this resource centre to share the most recent updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as relevant resources for our stakeholders. You are encouraged to check this page regularly as updates are anticipated on a frequent basis.

Clinical-specific documents will be uploaded as they become available and can be found using the left-hand navigation for: COVID-19 Resource Centre, CorHealth Memos & Documents, CorHealth Stakeholder Forum Meetings, General Cardiac Resources, General Stroke Resources, General Vascular Resources, and Archive. The Archive section will contain older links for reference and review as needed.

Updates will be made to this resource centre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30am.

GENERAL HIGHLIGHTED COMMUNCIATIONS

Overview

• The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• PSHSA - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Centre
• PHO – Ontario COVID-19 Data Tool
• PHO - Epidemiologic Summary COVID-19 in Ontario: January 15, 2020 to Present (Ongoing, Released Daily at 10:30 am)
• Ontario Framework - Reopening Ontario after COVID-19 (April 27, 2020)
• Government of Ontario - COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open
• MOH COVID-19 Directives, Memorandums and Other Resources
• ICES COVID-19 Dashboard
• Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table – Science Briefs
• Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table – Clinical Practice Guideline Summary: Recommended Drugs and Biologics in Adult Patients with COVID-19 (February 25, 2021)

Guidance for Health Sector (MOH/OH)

• OH COVID-19 System Response – Update #9 Health System COVID-19 Pandemic Response (April 22, 2021)
• OH COVID-19 System Response – Update #8 Health System COVID-19 Pandemic Response (Feb 3, 2020)
• OH Recommendations - Further Options: Optimizing Care Through COVID-19 Transmission Scenarios (January 7, 2021)
• OH Recommendations – Actions for Optimizing Care Through COVID-19 Transmission Scenarios (December 15, 2020)
• OH Recommendations - Optimizing Care Through COVID-19 Transmission Scenarios (October 1, 2020)
• MOH Guidance - Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care (English) (October 1, 2020) - Version 1
• MOH Guidance - Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care (French) (October 1, 2020) - Version 1
• MOH QAs – Addressing Surgical Backlog (September 25, 2020)
• Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario): Practical Tips for MRI and CT Recovery (August 10, 2020)
• MOH Case Definition - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (August 6, 2020) - English
• MOH Guidance - COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms (August 6, 2020)
• MOH Guidance - Acute Care (June 15, 2020) – Version 6
• MOH COVID-19 Operational Requirements: Health Sector Restart (June 15, 2020) – Version 2
• OH Recommendations - Regional Health Care Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Outpatient Care, Primary Care, and Home and Community Care (June 8, 2020)
• OH Recommendations - Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) for Scheduled Surgeries and Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic (June 8, 2020)
• MOH Guidance – COVID-19 Guidance: Acute Care (English) (June 5, 2020) – Version 5
• MOH Guidance – COVID-19 Guidance: Acute Care (French) (June 5, 2020) – Version 5
• MOH Guidance – COVID-19 Operational Guidance: Health Sector Restart (May 26, 2020) – Version 1
• OH Presentation - A Measured Approach to Planning for Surgeries and Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 13, 2020)
• OH Framework - A Measured Approach to Planning for Surgeries and Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 7, 2020)
• MOH Guidance - COVID-19 Patient Screening Guidance Document (May 2,2020) – Version 2
• MOH Guidance – Community and Emergency Evacuations (April 20, 2020) – Version 1
• MOH Guidance – COVID-19 Provincial Guidance Testing Update (April 15, 2020)
• OH Guidance - Critical Care COVID-19 Command Centre (March 28, 2020)
• OH Guidance - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use during the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 25, 2020)
• MOH Guidance - COVID-19 Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance (March 25, 2020) – Version 1
• MOH Guidance - Public Health Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario (March 25, 2020) – Version 6
• MOH Guidance - Primary Care Provider in Community Setting (March 20, 2020) - Version 3
• MOH Summary Sheet - Guidance for Food Premises (March 2020)
• MOH Summary Sheet - Guidance for Personal Service Settings (March 2020)

News Releases and Memos

• Government of Ontario – Newsroom

MOH

• MOH Memo - AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD COVID-19 Vaccine Update (April 20, 2021)
• MOH Memo – Addressing Surgical Backlog (September 25, 2020)
• MOH Memo - Visitors to Acute Care Settings (June 15, 2020)
• MOH Memo - Re-introductions of Visits & Transfer of Hospital Patients and Community Clients to Long-Term Care Homes (June 11, 2020)
• MOH - Minister's Order and Direction to Provide Information Respecting Critical Supplies and Equipment (June 8, 2020)

CMOH

• CMOH Memo – Directive #2: for Health Care Providers (Regulated Health Professionals or Persons who Operate a Group Practice of Regulated Health Professionals) (February 1, 2022)
• CMOH – Directive #6 for Public Hospitals, Service Providers in accordance with the Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994, Local Health Integration Networks, and Ambulance Services (August 17, 2021)
• CMOH Memo - COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Directive 6, Expansion of eligibility to those born in 2009, and Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines (August 17, 2021)
• CMOH Memo - Revocation of Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive #2 and the Resumption of non-urgent and non-emergent surgeries and procedures (May 19, 2021)
• CMOH Memo – Directive #5 for Hospitals within the meaning of the Public Hospitals Act and Long-Term Care Homes within the meaning of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (October 8, 2020)
• CMOH Memo – Directive #5 Q&As (October 8, 2020)
• CMOH Memo - Directive #3 for Long-Term Care Homes under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (May 23, 2020)
• CMOH Memo - Directive #4 for Ambulance Services and Paramedics under the Ambulance Act - Revised (March 30, 2020)
• CMOH Memo - Directive #1 for Health Care Providers and Health Care Entities (March 30, 2020)
• CMOH Memo - Health Worker Illness and Return to Work (March 19, 2020)
• CMOH Memo - Update on COVID-19 Preparations and Actions (March 18, 2020)
• CMOH Memo – Elective Surgeries (March 15, 2020)

OH

• OH memo - Gradual resumption of non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries and procedures (February 10, 2022)
• OH Memo - Resumption of non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries and procedures: Memo #2 (June 3, 2021)
• OH Memo - Gradual resumption of non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries and procedures (May 19, 2021)
• OH Memo – Ramp Down of Elective Surgeries and Non-Emergent/Non-Urgent Acute Care Activities (April 8, 2021)