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CSA Standards & Other Guidelines
General | Construction/Renovation | Hospital Wares | Medical Device Reprocessing | Perioperative | Waste
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Reusable & single-use medical devices standards: standards for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices and for the use of single-use medical devices in all health care facilities and settingsEstablishes minimum requirements for the use of single-use medical devices and the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices between client use. Compliance with these standards is mandatory for Alberta Health Services (AHS) and their contracted service providers.
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ORNAC 16th edition - 2023 Standards, guidelines, and position statements for perioperative registered nursesClick on "My Library" (right hand under Quick Links), select ORNAC, click again to select English ed. and VIEW ONLINE.
Clinical Topics
- Adult Surgical Skin Preparation in the Operating Room/Treatment Areas Practice Direction Manual
- Immunization Program Standards Manual
- Urinary Catheter Management
- Vascular Access Device Infusion Therapy: Adult & Pediatric, Neonatal
- Canadian Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy Guidelines (Library Copy)
- Wound Care & Prevention: Adult & Pediatric
Collections of Standards & Guidelines
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Intertek Inform This link opens in a new windowUse Inform to read standards from CSA, AAMI and ASME. Including:
CSA Z8000
CAN/CSA Z317.13
CSA Z317.1
CAN/CSA Z314
CSA Z317.2
and more!
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CSA OnDemand (ORNAC) This link opens in a new windowUse the "My Library" link (under Quick Links) to click to select the CSA standard and click View Online. Includes access to ORNAC.
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oneSOURCE This link opens in a new windowUse oneSource to access seven databases to find manufacturers documents for Instructions for Use (IFUs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) manuals.
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IPAC Canada - Evidence-Based GuidelinesListing of guidelines, policies and standards sourced from a variety of organizations such as PHAC, CDC, APIC, Provincial Associations, and more.
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Facility Guidelines Institute This link opens in a new windowAccess to FGI's 2022 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, Outpatient Facilities and Residential Health Care & Support Facilities. Issues accessing?
The 2018 FGI guidelines are also available with limited free access by creating an account with FGI | Register. This complimentary use is limited to 10 pages, 3 times per month. The standards specialists in your department can guide you in knowing which edition you should use until the 2022 guidelines are fully integrated into AHS practice. -
APIC Text Online This link opens in a new window
Use APIC to search for the latest information on all topics related to infection, prevention and control.
