Table 1.
Summary of IPAC elements
| IPAC element | Example IPAC practices to limit spread of COVID-19 in primary care |
|---|---|
| Risk assessment | Screening patients prior to and upon arrival at a family practice |
| Hand hygiene | Routine cleaning of hands before and after interaction with patients or high-risk materials |
| Control of environment | Routine cleaning; cleaning for repurposing equipment surfaces and rooms; changing the layout of a practice to allow for physical distancing; placement of protective barriers; creation of segregated spaces for high-risk activities and/or patients; disposal of sharps and contaminated materials; changes to heating ventilation and air conditioning |
| Administrative controls | Staff education; healthy workplace policies; audit of IPAC practices |
| PPE | Access to supplies of appropriate PPE |