Call to Action - February 23, 2022: Provincial Patient Flow Resource Update and New Direction for Staff Calling for COVID-19 Occupational Health Screening

Provincial Patient Flow Resource Updates

Several documents have been revised and/or released regarding the Provincial Patient Flow Resource Updates:

New Direction for Staff Calling for COVID-19 Occupational Health Screening

Effective February 28, 2022, the regional phone line (204-332-0176) will no longer be used for Occupational Health Screening.

If Occupational Health screening is required during regular business hours:

  • Facility staff should contact their facility Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) or designate.
  • Community and administrative program staff should contact: Regional Infection Control Coordinators, Paula Enns at 204-326-6411 ext. 2186 or Shelly Rempel at 204-326-6411 ext. 2190.

Calls will be returned within 24 hours.There are no Occupational Health screening services available on stats and weekends. Staff are requested to call during weekdays for direction.