COVID-19 Information for Health Care Workers
COVID-19 Q&A for Staff
Start here for general answers and information about Occupational Health questions related to COVID-19
COVID-19 Education Portal
This health care worker portal has been developed to consolidate education materials, documents, and tools related to the COVID-19 pandemic in one easy-to-use place.
COVID-19 Policies
Health Care Workers are encouraged to check back often as policies continue to change and evolve with the pandemic.
Health Care Worker (HCW) Health & Safety Protocols
Symptomatic and Asymptomatic
This document outlines the decision-making criteria and return to work guidelines for HCW who are asymptomatic and on quarantine and also for HCWs who are symptomatic.
Development of COVID-19 Symptoms
This protocol addresses the process, management and return to work guidelines for any HCW who develops symptoms, potentially consistent with the COVID-19 virus.
OHA Work Restrictions Based on Symptoms
This protocol addresses the work restriction and return to work guidelines based on a HCW report of Acute Illness regardless of whether the illness has been acquired through community or occupational contact.
These Protocols apply to anyone carrying on activities in the hospital – including, but not limited to, employees, physicians, volunteers, contractors, students, post-graduate medical trainees and researchers.
Any travel during a pandemic has the potential to spread infection. To help protect our communities and stop the spread of COVID-19, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health strongly advises that individuals and families only travel out of the province if it is essential. Vigilance must be taken when considering any travel given the ever-evolving
situation.
All considerations for travel should follow Provincial and Federal guidelines.
We encourage all our workers to seek out opportunities for support. Check this section often for new updates.