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Viral Gastrointestinal Illness (Stomach Flu) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

How to prevent the spread of infection in the hospital and at home. Viral gastrointestinal illness, also known as stomach flu, is a common illness. It can occur as a case in just one person or can quickly spread through families and cause outbreaks. Outbreaks occur in the community every year. There are several different viruses that cause illness with vomiting and diarrhea. This fact sheet provides information about how to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home. (English) Colour

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Accidental Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is best to assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. This factsheet is for anyone in the community who has been exposed. Usually given out in Emergency. Describes the types of exposure, the types of infections, how to protect the spread of possible infection, and how to prevent or treat exposure in the future. (English) Colour

Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) [English] Permalink Public

About cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical directions: A doctor’s order can be created based on Advance Care Planning conversations between you and your doctor. You keep it and take with you to medical appointments and the hospital if you visit the emergency department or are admitted. The order provides information to health care providers about your wishes and health care goals. (English) Colour

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CATT - Prevent, recognize, and manage concussion Flip Card for Children [English] Permalink Public

How to prevent, recognize and manage concussions in children. Includes guidelines for returning to school and play. This resource is from Concussion Awareness Training Tool. (English) Colour

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CATT - Prevent, recognize, and manage concussion Flip Card for Adults [English] Permalink Public

How to prevent, recognize and manage concussions in Adults. Includes guidelines for returning to daily activities and work. This resource is from Concussion Awareness Training Tool. (English) Colour

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Your Guide to Independent Living - Are you at risk for falls (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Survey to check if you are at risk for falls. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Your Guide to Independent Living - Keeping you safe from falls and injuries Package (264151).

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Substance Use: Take Home Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for when to take, how to take, and how it works. Also includes list of Opiate Agonist Treatment Clinics. (English) Colour

Your Guide to Independent Living - What you can do to reduce you risk for falls (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides examples of things you can do to stay strong and reduce the risk for falls. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Your Guide to Independent Living - Keeping you safe from falls and injuries Package (264151).

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Your Guide to Independent Living - Keeping you safe from falls and injuries Package (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Combined package in individual information sheets for preventing falls and reducing injuries. (English) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Your Guide to Independent Living - How to Get Up Safely from a Fall (262595), Your Guide to Independent Living - Home Activity Program (264231), Your Guide to Independent Living - Are you at risk for falls (264309), Your Guide to Independent Living - What you can do to reduce you risk for falls (264310), Your Guide to Independent Living - Make your home safer (264311), Your Guide to Independent Living - Programs to help you reduce falls and injuries (264312), Your Guide to Independent Living - Resources available in the community (264313).

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Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour

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