DSOP Category
Which cases are not reportable to AH
Suspect Cases are NOT reportable and should be tested to confirm diagnosis. Suspect cases should complete the online COVID-19 self-assessment or call 811 to arrange for testing
DSOP - Section 1 -Case Definition Pg.3
Full meaning of FMP
Fastest Means Possible
During the surveillance call, if the DI asks questions regarding any other positive household member, the Surveillance Investigator is permitted to answer the questions regarding other household members -
TRUE
FALSE
During the surveillance call if the DI asks questions regarding any other positive household member the Surveillance Investigator can answer their questions, however each DI MUST have their own documentation in their own CDOM record
Also inform them that the other household members will receive their own surveillance call on the appropriate day. Household members.......
Surveillance DPG pg. 16 Family Centered Surveillance
Meaning EFC
Electronic Filing Cabinet
Which unit is responsible for approving sections of the COVID-19 Department Standard Operating Procedure
COVID-19 Emergency Coordination Centre
What is the difference between a PROBABLE and a SUSPECT case
Probable case is a person (with NO laboratory testing done) with clinical illness who in the last 14 days had close contact with a lab-confirmed COVID-19 case while the confirmed case was infectious; OR
A person (with laboratory testing done) with clinical illness who meets the COVID-19 exposure criteria; AND in whom laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 is inconclusive
Suspect case is a person with clinical illness AND who meets the exposure criteria
OR
An individual who in the last 14 days had close contact with a Probable Case of COVID-19 while the probable case was infectious
Meaning of CDOM
Meaning of EHR
Communicable Disease and Outbreak Management
Electronic Health Record
What is the process for Unresolved/Lineage pending VOC labs
If it is determined that the VOC labs are reported as unresolved or lineage pending in Netcare, the case can be treated as a routine case.
Complete surveillance call 3 days after initial case investigation as a routine case.
DO NOT change Status to VOC Identified.
How many confirmed cases are needed in a PSI (Post Secondary Institution) in order to declare an OB ?
Answer: 5 confirmed cases,
Within 14 days or one incubation period
Where to find AHN on duty
Schedule in ACERT under CDC unit lead & pods heading
What is the minimum number of days of isolation for a severely immunocompromised hospitalized case
When a severely immunocompromised case has been hospitalized they will be provided a letter that outlines their period of isolation (generally a minimum of 21 days but may be longer)
DSOP - Section 4 - Case Management Pg 2.
Meaning of CEIR
Coordinated Early Identification and Response
When starting a New Surveillance Case, what 5 categories need to be updated/changed in ACERT?
Content Type;
Team;
Member Assigned;
Surveillance Status;
Surveillance Eligible ?
What restrictions have been lifted during stage #3?
Mandatory mask use lifted for indoor activities.
Physical distancing and barriers no longer mandatory.
What is the difference between Partially Immunized and Fully Immunized.
Partially immunized - 1 vaccine shot + 14 days, 2 vaccine shots but < 14 days
Fully - 2 vaccine shots + 14days
Give 4 examples of close contacts that need to be transferred to AH, that require a CI record in CDOM
FHNIB,
Military,
OOP,
OOC,
require a CI record in CDOM.
DSOP -Section 5 - Contact Management Page 2
Meaning of AGMP
Aerosol-generating medical procedures (AGMP)
If DI was previously asymptomatic, and then became symptomatic during isolation period, which was determined during surveillance. What is the required process to follow through during the call: (Mention 3)
- A new isolation order and lift date needs to be given 10 days from symptom onset (extended isolation since previous isolation order was given based on swab date).
-Symptoms charted (as per script documentation prompts) in Assessment Tab
- The onset date is updated in CDOM in Summary Tab.
- Information updated in Contact Portal: - Any sustained household contacts require a manual callback by the Surveillance Investigator to explain new quarantine orders and charting must be completed in the portal: • Date of last exposure updated • Add note to portal explaining why the quarantine date was changed - For any new close contacts identified, they need to be entered in the Contact Portal according to the Documentation Guide for the Contact Portal
Mention 5 resources, client requiring support can be referred to during a surveillance call?
211
CRSB- Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
Mental Health Hotline
Text4Hope
income support line
Indigenous Health Cultural Support Line
Help in Tough Times
AHS Employee and Family Assistance:
Where is VOC information found & which case is not considered a VOC
Appendix Q
B117 is considered as a regular COVID-19 case in regards to case investigation
Client B, arrived into Canada on April 14 and was tested COVID-19. Client B tested negative and was asked to repeat the test on day 8. Client B had an indeterminate result and asked to repeat test the next day. Client B did not test until the 10th day of his quarantine. At the time of new test, Client B was asymptomatic. Client B tested positive but became symptomatic on day 12 of his quarantine. What date would be client's B lift date?
If a traveller is subject to Federal quarantine after they have travelled outside of Canada and then tests positive for COVID-19 or develops symptoms of COVID-19 upon entry or at any time in their 14 day federal quarantine period, they are required under federal law to isolate for 14 days after the day they develop symptoms or test positive
May 11, 2021
What is the name of the Alberta's electronic health record called?
NETCARE
Alberta Netcare is the province's public Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Name 4 variants of Concern That Have Been Identified till date and places linked to the variants
B.1.1.7 lineage (first identified in the UK)
B.1.351 lineage (first identified in South Africa)
P.1 lineage (first identified in Brazil)
B.1.617 lineage (first identified in India)
DI is Jane (mom):
What is the new quarantine guideline for Jane’s close contact Nicole (daughter), 18years old, Symptomatic and has had dose #1 of Johnson & Johnson 1 month ago
Nicole is considered fully immunized as J&J is only a single dose vaccine. However, since she is symptomatic, she needs to begin isolating and test immediately.
DI is Jane (mom):
What is the new quarantine guidelines for Jane’s Close contact Sarah (daughter) 13 yr, had dose #1 of Pfizer 10 days ago
Sarah has no immunization protection as 14 days has not passed since first dose.
Sarah - 14 day quarantine, test immediately.