To CDHM Registrants, In response to Manitoba Health’s Phase Two of Restoring Safe Services, the attached Guideline (), effective June 1st, provides the current level of evidence on how to reduce risk for transmission of the novel coronavirus in dental hygiene practice. If you have questions regarding this Guideline and/or your return to work, contact […] Read More
May 21 – Shared Health COVID-19 External Partner Update #012
See the latest update from Shared Health here (). Note the modifications to public health orders in effect in Manitoba as of May 22, and an update on Manitoba’s health sector response.
May 20 – Shared Health COVID-19 Update on PPE and Extended Use of Medical Face Masks
IMPORTANT: See the May 14, 2020 Shared Health COVID-19 Guidance on the Removal, Storage and Extended Wear of Medical Face Masks in Green Zones here () Please also see the previously posted (May 5, 2020) Shared Health COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment Supply Management and Stewardship Planning and Guidance Framework here () (updated May 7, 2020) […] Read More
May 8 – CDHM COVID-19 Interim Infection Prevention Control (IPC)
See the CDHM COVID-19 Interim Infection Prevention Control document here Good Afternoon, These Guidelines have been prepared for your review but please be reminded CDHM strongly recommends dental hygiene services, which are considered non-urgent, remain suspended until further notice. Dental hygienists can be preparing for an eventual return to work by reviewing the attached Interim […] Read More
May 5 – Shared Health Manitoba Memo: COVID-19 – Guidance for Resumption of Services
Read the memo here It includes links to the May 1 message from Lanette Siragusa and Dr. Perry Grey, a link to the ‘Guidance for Reopening Clinics’ memo, a link for ‘Resources for Healthcare Providers’, and a link to the ‘Provincial PPE Framework Guidance’ document.
May 1st – Shared Health Manitoba: COVID-19 – The New Normal
See the Shared Health memo to All Health Care Workers here
May 1st – CDHM Registrant Guiding Document for COVID-19 Transition Phase
CDHM Guiding Document May 1st, 2020 On April 29th, the Premier announced their phased in approach to re-establishing services in this province. Manitoba provincial public health authorities have recognized that the province is emerging out of the COVID- 19 Pandemic Phase and into a Transition phase. They outline multiple phases to re-establishing services. Effective May […] Read More
April 29 – Manitoba’s Roadmap to Expanding Services Safely
Read the Premier’s Announcement here
April 29 – CDHM Return to Work Update
Return to Work Update- April 29th, 2020 The premier announced today, “Effective May 4, and at the further direction of their respective regulatory bodies, regulated health professionals, such as dentists, dental hygienists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, optometrists and podiatrists will no longer be limited to providing urgent and emergent care.” In anticipation of the ‘return to work’ for […] Read More
April 24 – CDHM & COVID Updates
Good Afternoon When I reflect back over the past 6 weeks, it is difficult to come to terms with the life-changing impact COVID-19 has had on the lives of so many. CDHM is monitoring the situation closely; we continue to receive advice and direction from Shared Health and the Ministry of Health. The Public Health […] Read More