Outbreak Response Support

Virus outbreak

Outbreak Control Consults

Outbreaks in healthcare and congregate settings demand rapid, coordinated, and expert-led intervention. An outbreak may involve influenza, norovirus, scabies, COVID-19, group A strep, or other pathogens — each requiring a structured response to protect residents, patients, and staff. Outbreak Control Consults provide physician-led expertise to guide facilities from the moment of suspected outbreak through to final resolution, ensuring compliance with provincial and national standards while minimizing disruption and risk.

How Sterixa Helps

At Sterixa, every outbreak consult is led by a board-certified Infectious Diseases physician with fellowship training in Infection Prevention and Control. Our process includes:

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Rapid Response:

Outbreak consults are prioritized. Urgent cases can be addressed within hours to support timely containment.

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Outbreak Confirmation:

Review of case definitions, line lists, lab results, and epidemiological patterns to determine if outbreak criteria are met.

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Risk Assessment & Control Measures:

Applying PIDAC-IPC, PHO, CDC, and WHO standards, we assess transmission dynamics and recommend tailored interventions — including isolation, cohorting, environmental cleaning, PPE, and staff management.

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Communication Strategy:

Guidance on staff, resident, family, and public health communication to ensure clarity and transparency.

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Surveillance & Monitoring:

 Ongoing case tracking and adjustments to control measures as new cases emerge.

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Declaring the Outbreak Over:

Clear criteria provided, typically based on incubation periods and absence of new cases, in alignment with public health requirements.

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When to Use This Service

• Suspected or confirmed outbreaks (e.g., respiratory, gastrointestinal, scabies, MDROs).
• Concern that multiple cases may represent transmission within the facility.
• Uncertainty around when to declare an outbreak or when to declare it over.
• Need for a structured, physician-led outbreak management framework.
• Requirement for outbreak documentation or reporting guidance for public health and regulatory compliance.

The Sterixa Advantage

Sterixa ensures that every outbreak is managed with a comprehensive, evidence-based framework, grounded in clinical expertise and public health alignment. From the first suspected case to the final outbreak resolution, facilities receive clear, timely, and actionable guidance that protects residents, staff, and organizational safety.

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