| Evidence for recommendations |
The best practices in this document reflect the best evidence and expert opinion available at the time of writing. As new information becomes available, this document will be reviewed and updated.
| How and when to use this document |
The routine practices and additional precautions set out in this document must be practiced in all settings where health care is provided, across the continuum of health care. This includes settings where emergency (including pre-hospital) care is provided, hospitals, complex continuing care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care homes, outpatient clinics, community health centres and clinics, physician offices, dental offices, offices of other health professionals, public health and home health care.
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