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COLLEGE OF HOMEOPATHS OF ONTARIO

The Simple Guide to Practicing Homeopathy during the Pandemic

Important Guidance from the Ministry of Health on Virtual Care and Non-Essential Visits

All primary care providers are encouraged to implement a system for virtual and/or telephone consultations when and where possible. When possible, primary care providers should conduct a consultation over the phone, video or secure messaging to determine if a virtual/telephone consultation will suffice or if an in-person appointment is necessary. The purpose of this is to support physical distancing and minimize contact of persons who may have COVID-19 with health care settings as much as possible.

The Ministry of Health has provided an updated COVID-19 Guidance: Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting. Please follow the steps in this guidance document.

In addition, it is important to be aware of restrictions put in place by local health units and/or municipal governments. For example, masks are mandatory for in-person interactions in some municipalities.

It is important that you continue to provide care to your patients, however, it is preferred that you move to remote practice unless it is a time-sensitive circumstance. If you must see a patient in person, use all precautions, pre-screen patients before they come to your office, place the available signs on the door of your clinic, and take all other infection control precautions for your patients, staff and yourself. Detailed requirements can be found here.

Available Resources on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Updated August 11, 2020

Download the CHO COVID-19 Question and Answer Resource Tool for Registrants

Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive #1 for Health Care Providers

UPDATED Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive #2 for Health Care Providers

UPDATED TO JUNE 15 COVID-19 Operational Requirements: Health Sector Restart

The College would like members to be aware of the following:

Information about the virus and outbreak are changing on a day-to-day basis. Please use the provided links and visit the Ministry of Health or the Ministry’s updated general information about COVID-19 in Ontario information page. Other excellent links include Public Health Ontario or the World Health Organization for daily updates. CHO will notify registrants when new resources and information of critical importance become available.

Status of Cases in Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Health updates its website once a day, every day, seven days a week, at 10:30 a.m. ET. You will find the most up-to-date information on the status of cases in Ontario. Please check the Ministry site directly for the latest status report.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized the Coronavirus COVID19 a pandemic. Every person is asked to take extra precautions to minimize the spread of the disease.

Help stop the spread COVID-19 can be deadly. You can take actions to help stop the spread:
Stay home – save lives and don’t put others at risk. Practise physical distancing – stay 2 metres away from others in public. Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often. Learn about face coverings – how to use, clean and dispose. Get the facts about COVID-19 – basics, symptoms and treatment. If you believe you may have COVID-19 take the Ministry of Health self-assessment

Information in other languages
Updates and resources from Public Health Ontario

For specific Canada-wide guidance and outbreak update related to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) please visit Health Canada.

More information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and the situation in Ontario visit the Ministry of Health.

The Ministry of Health has established a Health Care Provider Hotline at 1-866-212-2272. If you have any questions or concerns about how the Coronavirus might impact your practice please feel free to contact this hotline.

Additional Reputable Sources of Information

Ontario Ministry of Health
Ontario Public Health Unit Contact Information
Public Health Ontario
Health Canada
Hand Hygiene includes videos, guidelines and best practices and signs
Daily Scan on latest news and information on NCov
Cleaning and Disinfection for Public Settings - COVID-19 Factsheet
Health Canada List of Hard Surface Disinfectants
Health Canada COVID-19 Being Prepared
How to Self-Monitor Factsheet
How to self-isolate - COVID-19 Factsheet
Self-isolation: Guide for caregivers, household members and close contacts - COVID-19 - Factsheet
Removal of Face Protection for HCP including instructional videos
Public Health Agency of Canada, PHAC COVID-19 Information Page
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Travel advice Government of Canada

World Health Organization
Global Situation Reports
General Questions and Answers about Coronavirus
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) technical guidance: Infection prevention and control / WASH (Document)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Video Series)

Government of Canada
Travel Advisories
Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada (Archived)
Risk-informed decision-making for mass gatherings during COVID-19 global outbreak

Resources for Registrants
Health Workforce Matching Portal
Health Workforce Matching Portal Information
Health Workforce Matching Portal Questions and Answers
Health Workforce Matching Portal Training Guide
Primary Care Guidance v5 2020-05-22 from Ministry of Health
Workplace PPE Supplier Directory
MOH Case Definition for Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), March 30, 2020 (English)
MOH Case Definition for Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), March 29, 2020 (French)
COVID-19 Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance
Resources for Ontarians Experiencing Mental Health and Addictions Issues COVID-19
Health Canada Interim National Case Definition April 2, 2020
Health Canada Health Care Providers Resource Page
Health Canada Health Care Provider Guidance Documents
MOH Health Care Providers Resource Page

Clinical Tools

Case Definition – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms

COVID-19 Patient Screening Guidance Document

Provincial Testing Guidance Update

Consent to Use Electronic Communication (fillable Word form)

Consent to Use Electronic Communication (fillable pdf form)

OMA Coronavirus Summary of Primary Care Guidelines v1-01-20

IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19

Best Practices for Prevention of Transmission of Acute Respiratory Infection In All Health Care Settings Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) (Appendix B)

Routine Practices and Additional Precautions In All Health Care Settings, 3rd Edition Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) (Main Document)

CDC Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings WHO Technical Guidance

NEW Cases with Positive COVID-19 Serology Results and Management of Cases with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Temporally Associated with COVID-19

Clinical References from Public Health Ontario - 2019-nCoV – What We Know So Far About …
This series summarizes the results of published and unpublished findings
Symptoms
Clinical Severity
Wearing Masks in Public
Reuse of Personal Protective Equipment
Asymptomatic Infection and Asymptomatic Transmission
The Period of Communicability
Routes of Transmission
Zoonotic Origins
Infection in Children
Risks to Health Care Workers
Incubation Period
Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

CHO Professional Practice Guideline for Infection Control

Resources for Patients
COVID-19 Advice for the Public from the World Health Organization
WHO MythBusters
Public Information and Factsheets from Public Health Ontario
When and How to Wear a Mask from Public Health Ontario
Cover Your Cough Poster
Handwashing Poster

Patient Information Sheets
English   French   Urdu   Punjabi   Hindi
Other languages available here
Physical Distancing Guidelines
Health Canada Awareness Resources

For Posting in Clinic
How to Self-Monitor (English)
How to Self-Monitor (French)
Patient Sign (English)
Patient Sign (French)
Visitor Sign (English)
Visitor Sign (French)

Mental Health Resources
Mental health and addictions online and phone supports (recommended by MOH)
Canadian Mental Health Association
Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic (CAMH Toronto)
Resources for Ontarians Experiencing Mental Health and Addictions Issues COVID-19

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