As part of the province’s comprehensive Keeping Ontarians Safe: Preparing for Future Waves of COVID-19, local networks of IPAC expertise (IPAC Hubs) were developed across the province to enhance IPAC practices in community-based, congregate living settings. The Southwest IPAC Hub is a collaboration between Middlesex-London Health Unit, the Huron Perth and Area Ontario Health Team and Southwestern Public Health. Ontario Health has identified organizations including hospitals, public health units and others from across the province to lead local IPAC Hubs. These organizations work with local partners from across the health system who have IPAC expertise, to provide advice, guidance and direct support to congregate settings in the region.
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We provide services and supports to enhance IPAC practices in congregate living settings. This includes congregate settings that are funded and overseen by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC), Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA), Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS). Settings include:
- Long-term care homes
- Retirement homes
- Group homes
- Shelters
- Supportive Housing
- Residential Treatment Centres
- Hospices
Services Provided
Our team works collaboratively with partners to provide the following IPAC services and supports:
- Education and training
- Supportive visits and consults
- Assessments
- Best practice recommendations and implementation support
- Coaching/mentoring on IPAC practices
- Outbreak management planning
- Communities of practice
Request for Service
If your facility requires IPAC support and you would like to request a service, or if you have any questions, please email your local satellite hub.
For Oxford, Elgin and St. Thomas IPACHub@swpublichealth.ca
For Middlesex and London OFT@mlhu.on.ca
For Huron and Perth ipachub@hpaoht.ca
