Flu vaccine is available through a formal consent process. Established guidelines are followed for the safe handling, distribution and storage of food and food products. There is a food advisory committee in place. Various audits and client surveys are conducted. Likewise, the same approach is taken for safe processing of laundry and linen.
Soiled linen is handled appropriately, and protective clothing is worn by laundry staff.
An integrated emergency and disaster plan for the region is in draft and planning will continue in conjunction with individual municipal plans. Liaison officers are co ordinating these efforts. A plan has also been developed to ensure ongoing communication and training of staff, volunteers and physicians regarding their response and role in the event of an emergency or disaster. Exercises will take place at the level of command and control on an annual basis. This will include testing the fan out procedure and procedures for ensuring continued care and service delivery.