Interim document

This questionnaire aims to screen workers before entering their workplace to exclude those who are symptomatic and who have not had contact with a known case of COVID-19 already followed by public health authorities.

The questionnaire is intended to be completed by employees themselves on their workplace (other than health care facilities) to ensure the rapid removal of workers potentially infected with COVID-19 and to prevent its transmission to others in the workplace.

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This document presents measures and means to mitigate the effects of the pandemic  on food insecurity.

Psychosocial risk in the workplace are defined as factors related to work organization, management practices, working conditions and social relationships which increase the likelihood of adverse effects on the physical and psychological health of workers exposed (INSPQ, 2016). In the context of a pandemic that significantly affects the usual working conditions, many of these risks may be exacerbated. It is therefore recommended to: 1) Be attentive to the presence of these risk factors…

This document is primarily intended for public health authorities and all stakeholders supporting interventions that address seniors. The content (findings and examples of actions) concern seniors who live at home (in a house, apartment, or collective housing including seniors’ residences) and are not necessarily appropriate for individuals living in residential facilities (CHSLDs, intermediary and family-type resources [RI-FTR]) even though some example actions can apply to these living…

During periods of extreme heat, public health recommendations encourage the population to stay cool in air-conditioned places like shopping malls and libraries, or by frequenting a swimming pool. These recommendations must be adapted to the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the physical distancing recommendations in effect for the 2020 summer period. The recommendations concerning heat will thus avoid contradicting those concerning COVID-19 and harming the health of individuals as a…

The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures put in place to reduce the spread of the virus are transforming the daily lives and living environments of Quebec families. This document identifies the conditions created by the context of COVID-19 that may influence the development of children aged 0 to 5 and examines different public health measures to be put in place or adapted to support professional workers in contact with families and children. Particular attention was paid to vulnerable…

The general objective of this document is to support regional public health authorities in implementing action plans to promote mental health, community resilience and social cohesion in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following a request from the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, this document aims to review the knowledge and recommendations surrounding the use of screens by children and young people and to propose orientations with regard to the main messages that should be conveyed when raising public awareness about the risks associated with the overuse of screens in the context of a pandemic. Particular attention is placed on the effects of screens on young people, given that……

In the current context of childcare and school closures and the suspension of activities outside the family household, the social environment of children is changing rapidly and generates concerns about their safety. The literature also provides evidence that points to an increase risk of violence during periods of crisis. Under normal circumstances, a large proportion of children in Québec are affected by violence and maltreatment. For example, in 2018, many children experienced repeated……

A number of questions are arising from regional public health directorates, organizations, and national and regional partners on the possibility of starting the season for community and collective gardens while respecting physical distancing and hygiene measures against COVID-19. Many partners are trying to determine if it will be possible to open community gardens on May 1, the start date for direct seeding. The most significant production usually begins in the second or third week of…