Call to Action - March 23, 2020 - Change in Screening and Testing Criteria, Volunteers, Red Blood Cell Transfusion Practice change, State of Emergency, Emergency Department Algorithm, Guideline for PCH/TCC Operations, CRNM Update

Change in Screening & Testing Criteria

There is a change in screening and testing criteria.   Directors of Health Services, Program Directors (or delegates) please review and implement accordingly.

Consideration for Use of Volunteers

Provincial direction about the use of volunteers and a new screening criteria.  Directors of Health Services, Program Directors (or delegates) please review and implement accordingly.

Red Blood Cell Transfusion Practice change in Response to Shortages during COVID-19

Directors of Health Services, Program Directors (or delegates) please review and implement accordingly.

Provincial State of Emergency

The Manitoba Government has declared a state of emergency. Directors of Health Services, Program Directors (or delegates) please review and share accordingly.

COVID-19 Emergency Department Algorithm

See resource available for Emergency Department screening.  Directors of Health Services, Program Directors (or delegates) please review and implement accordingly.

Guideline for Personal Care Home / Transitional Care Centres Operations during Enhanced Visitor Restrictions

A guideline has been developed for PCH/TCC operations during enhanced visitor restrictions. Directors of Health Services, Program Directors (or delegates) please review and implement accordingly.

College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Update

The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba provided an update regarding expedited registration, NCLEX examination and College Operations. Directors of Health Services, Program Directors (or delegates) please review and share accordingly.

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