Infection Prevention and Control

Trillium Health Centre is committed to providing our patients with the best possible quality care.  Patient safety is a priority at Trillium and every effort is made to prevent and control the spread of infections. 

Strict infection control protocols are in place throughout our facility and Trillium works closely with Peel Public Health and Toronto Public Health to ensure our action plans are as comprehensive as possible, to minimize the number of patients who develop infection and to reduce the possibility of transmission.

Of particular importance is the control of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as C. difficile, VRE and MRSA.  These bacteria are of concern to health care providers as they are resistant to a large number of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections.

To prevent and control the spread of infections, Trillium does the following:

• have increased awareness to test suspected patients with diarrhea for C. difficile toxin;
• place confirmed C. difficile toxin positive patients in single rooms or co-hort them and use Contact Precautions
• provide ongoing education for staff, physicians and volunteers
• provide enhanced cleaning of patient rooms and areas where C. difficile might be present
• educate patients, families and visitors about proper hand washing.