As of January 2, 2023, CDHM has adopted the MDA’s “Infection, Prevention and Control Practices” document. Review this comprehensive IPC guide here – Infection, Prevention and Control Practices
Removal of the CDHM Interim IPC Guidance Document for Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On May 26, 2020, the CDHM circulated our first Interim COVID IPC Guideline. Amidst the developing COVID crisis, 5 more iterations of the document were developed. Today, effective immediately, based on Shared Health’s removal of mandatory precautions, and the May 10th removal of masking requirements in healthcare settings, CDHM is removing the Interim IPC Guidance […] Read More
Important Information Regarding the CDHM Interim IPC Guidance Document
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the CDHM created a COVID-19 Interim IPC Guidance document designed to assist registrants in providing safe quality oral care for patients while minimizing risk to themselves and their colleagues. Over the past two years, the document has undergone 6 revisions based on emerging evidence at the time. Today, […] Read More
COVID-19 Return to Work Screening Memo, October 31, 2022
Please click to read the October 31, 2022 Shared Health Updated Return to Work Guidance for COVID-19
Shared Health: Health-Care Worker COVID-19 Return to Work Screening Guide
See the attached Shared Health Memo and Guide regarding the updated COVID-19 Return-to-Work Procedures Shared Health Memo – Changes to Return to Work Guidance/Testing Shared Health Screening Guide – Health-Care Worker COVID-19 Return to Work Screening Guide
Shared Health – Changes to Return-to-Work Guidance
Shared Health has updated their Guidelines, see link: Full guidance for health-care worker return to work/testing. If you have any questions, please reach out to the College office. In health, ArlynnRegistrar, Executive DirectorCDHM
Updated Shared Health Guidelines in Response to the Spread of the Omicron Variant
The COVID-19 Omicron Variant has resulted in significant community spread. Shared Health has responded by updating a number of their Public Health Guidelines. The following (3) documents are of particular relevance. Please review and contact the College office if you have any questions. 1. Fully vaccinated individuals who have had infection with the COVID-19 virus (tested […] Read More
Update: COVID-19 Provincial Guidance for Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMPs)
Review the latest (Nov 18, 2021) update for COVID-19 Provincial Guidance for Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMPs)
Get Your COVID-19 Up-to-date Information Here
Up-to-date information is available at the following locations: Information for the Public Information for Health Care Providers, Physicians & Staff Follow Shared Health Manitoba on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Instagram
COVID-19 Vaccine: Expansion of Third Doses to Health Care Personnel and to People who received a Viral Vector Vaccine Series
See the Province of Manitoba News Release See the Province of Manitoba website for up-to-date information on Third Does Eligibility
Shared Health Memo Re: Dasheng N95 Respirator Update
See the August 31, 2021 Shared Health Memo regarding Dasheng N95 Respirator Update here
Shared Health & Manitoba Health “Mandatory Vaccine FAQ”
See the Shared Health/Manitoba Health “Mandatory Vaccine FAQ” here
Emergency Measures Act – Vaccination Eligibility Verification
For your Information: Please review the Government of Manitoba’s, Emergency Measures Act, March 15, 2021, Vaccination Eligibility Verification Order, here:
Dental Hygienists Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine & Updated AGMP Information
Good Afternoon Today Manitoba Health updated the current eligibility criteria for receiving the COVID-19 vaccination and it now includes healthcare workers in dental offices who have direct contact with patients. Health-care workers who meet at least one of the following criteria and have direct contact with patients are eligible: work in acute care facilities; emergency […] Read More
COVID-19: A Report from the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada; Exposure Assessment Tool from Manitoba Health; and Shared Health Out of Province Referral Protocols
See the important COVID-19 resources below: Evidence to support safe return to clinical practice by oral health professionals in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A report prepared for the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada Public Health COVID-19 Exposure Assessment Tool from Manitoba Health Out-of-Province (Neighbouring Province/Territory) Referrals and Patient Precautions During Period […] Read More
Important Information from Shared Health
Shared Health has a number of new documents which are of interest, including information on half-mask respirators and expectations around aerosol generating procedures (item #2 below), specifically pages 1-3: 1. Shared Health COVID-19 Guidance on the Reuse of Elastomeric (Half Mask) Respirators 2. Shared Health COVID-19 Provincial Guidance for Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMPs) 3. […] Read More
UPDATES: Revised Interim IPC Guideline and Ethics & Jurisprudence Module
See the Dec 2 Revised Interim IPC Guideline here See additional resources and evidence for pre-procedural rinse here and here Pre-Procedural Rinsing As we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to be aware of emerging research and science which may have implications on dental hygiene practice. At the onset of the pandemic, the available […] Read More
COVID-19 Resource: Mouth Rinse Study, November 2020
See the study here
Shared Health Resource: Provincial COVID-19 Resources for Health-Care Providers and Staff
See the link here for up-to-date information from the province for health-care providers.
Manitoba Health #RESTARTMB Pandemic Response System
See the August 19th Manitoba Health Guiding document here
McGill Report from the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada.
Please find below the link to a “just released” document entitled: Evidence to support safe return to clinical practice by oral health professionals in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A report prepared for the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada. See the document here
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.
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
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.
Shared Health Manitoba: COVID-19 – The New Normal
See the Shared Health memo to All Health Care Workers here