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Forms

  • Biologicals Order Form (PDF version)   July 22, 2010 [PDF, 40 KB]
    This form should be used when placing orders for vaccines and other biological products.  To facilitate your order, please include the Client # BCCDC has assigned to you.  Please fax the completed form to the Biologicals Desk, BCCDC at 604-707-2581.
  • Biologicals Order Form (Excel version)   July 22, 2010 [XLS, 35 KB]
    This form should be used when placing orders for vaccines and other biological products.  To facilitate your order, please include the Client # BCCDC has assigned to you.  Please fax the completed form to the Biologicals Desk, BCCDC at 604-707-2581.
  • Cold Chain Incident Form (Excel version)   July 22, 2010 [XLS, 94 KB]
    This form should be used to report cold chain breaks to the BCCDC and to receive feedback and recommendations on product use subsequent to the exposure.  Please contact your Biological Products Consultant before faxing this to the BCCDC.
  • Cold Chain Incident Form (PDF version)   July 22, 2010 [PDF, 33 KB]
    This form should be used to report cold chain breaks to the BCCDC and to receive feedback and recommendations on product use subsequent to the exposure.  Please contact your Biological Products Consultant before faxing this to the BCCDC.
  • Field Return Form (Excel version)   July 22, 2010 [XLS, 37 KB]
    This form is used to initiate a return of biological products.  You must contact the Biologicals Desk first to receive an authorization before the shipment is to be returned to the BCCDC warehouse.  To facilitate the process, please include the Client # BCCDC has assigned to you.  Please fax the completed form to the Biologicals Desk, BCCDC at 604-707-2581 or contact 604-707-2582 for further information.
  • Field Return Form (PDF version)   July 22, 2010 [PDF, 42 KB]
    This form is used to initiate a return of biological products.  You must contact the Biologicals Desk first to receive an authorization before the shipment is to be returned to the BCCDC warehouse.  To facilitate the process, please include the Client # BCCDC has assigned to you.  Please fax the completed form to the Biologicals Desk, BCCDC at 604-707-2581 or contact 604-707-2582 for further information.
  • DCV Customer Order Form   June 3, 2010 [PDF, 149 KB]
    This is for ordering health forms (939s, etc.) from the Distribution Centre in Victoria.
  • PHSA Labs ILI Outbreak Lab Form   October 7, 2009 [PDF, 100 KB]
    Influenza Like Illness (ILI) Outbreak Laboratory Form: Specimen Collection and Shipping. Facilities experiencing outbreaks should submit specimens using the "6-packs". Before shipping the specimens, the “ILI Outbreak Laboratory Form” should be FAXED, with all patients' names clearly written, to the PHSA Laboratory Services at 604-707-2675. The Influenza Like Illness (ILI) Outbreak Laboratory Form should also be included with the specimens when they are shipped.
  • Vaccine Temperature Form   October 7, 2009 [PDF, 260 KB]
    Temperature log form for tracking vaccine refrigerator temperature twice daily.
  • ILI Outbreak Reporting Form   September 28, 2009 [DOC, 57 KB]
    Influenza-like illness (ILI) Summary Reporting Form. All influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreaks occurring in schools, work sites, acute care facilities, residential institutions (e.g., long-term care facilities, seniors' residences), and other facilities of interest (e.g., correctional facilities) should be reported to BCCDC by the responsible health unit or authority. This form can be delivered by fax (604-707-2516) or email (ilioutbreak@bccdc.ca).
  • Medical X-ray Equipment Registration Form   September 16, 2009 [PDF, 469 KB]
    Medical X-ray Equipment Registration Form for use by radiation protection surveyors - fillable on-line and can be emailed directly to RPS
  • Rabies Exposure Report and Rabies Biological Request Form   August 18, 2009 [PDF, 61 KB]
    In case of rabies, immediately contact the on-call person in Epidemiology Services at 604-660-6061.  To request the release of biologicals use the Rabies Exposure Report and Rabies Biological Request Form.  You should also refer to the Communicable Disease Control Manual for further explanations on the use of these forms.

Guidelines and Manuals

  • Antibiotic Utilization in BC   July 12, 2010 [HTML]
    Antibiotic utilization is a known driver of antibiotic resistance. This page holds the latest report on antibiotic utilization in BC, broken down by drug class and health authority.
  • DOT MANUAL   June 2, 2010 [PDF, 7 MB]
    This is the manual for Directly Observed (DOT) Therapy for Tuberculosis.
  • Harm Reduction Training Manual for Frontline Staff   March 30, 2010 [PDF, 8 MB]
    This manual has been provided as a tool to assist health care providers in their service to help reduce the harms associated with drug use to individuals, families and within your community. We encourage using and sharing these tools and information provided to promote growth in the knowledge and understanding of harm reduction within your communities.
  • Reference Materials for Immunizers   February 8, 2010 [HTML]
    Contains links to things such as the Immunization Manual, the Immunization Communications Tool, consent forms, MSP codes for physcians, and the BCCDC Immunization Forum (audio and presentations).
  • Immunization Competencies for BC Health Professionals   September 18, 2009 [PDF, 124 KB]
    The competencies contained in this document range from knowledge of the scientific basis of immunization to essential immunization practices and contextual issues relevant to immunization. Each competency is supported by a number of guiding learning objectives and key terms.
  • Lead Apparel Rejection Criteria   September 10, 2009 [PDF, 144 KB]
    Rejection criteria for defects in lead apparel used for radiation protection of x-ray workers.
  • Radon Testing in Canada   September 10, 2009 [PDF, 73 KB]
    Guidance for radon testing in Canada; includes a listing of companies providing radon services.
  • BCVMA RSM   September 3, 2009 [PDF, 630 KB]
    BC Veterinary Medical Association Radiation Safety Manual & QMP.
  • STI Decision Support Tools - CRNBC Certified Practice Infections for STIs   August 4, 2009 [HTML]
    The decision support tools (DSTs) are evidenced-based documents that guide nurses in assessment, diagnosis and treatment for specific infections.  These are the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) certified practice infection DSTs for STIs (Chapter I).  The DSTs for non-certified practice infections for STIs (Chapter II) are on the BCCDC website.
  • STI Decision Support Tools - Non-Certified Practice Infections for STIs   August 4, 2009 [PDF, 846 KB]
    The decision support tools (DSTs) are evidenced-based documents that guide nurses in assessment, diagnosis and treatment for specific infections.  These are the DSTs for non-certified practice infections for STIs (Chapter II).  The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) certified practice infection DSTs for STIs (Chapter I) can be found on the CRNBC website.
  • DEXA Radiological Safety Study   July 24, 2009 [PDF, 125 KB]
    A study on the radiological safety of Duel Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Bone Mineral Densitometry equipment.
  • Fluoroscopic Shielding Guideline   July 24, 2009 [PDF, 82 KB]
    Guideline for determining x-ray shielding requirements for  a fluoroscopic (radioscopic) facility.
  • General Duty Shielding Guideline   July 24, 2009 [PDF, 92 KB]
    Guideline for determining the x-ray shielding requirements for a general duty/trauma radiographic facility.
  • Dental I/O Film Shielding Guideline   July 23, 2009 [PDF, 101 KB]
    Guideline for determining the x-ray shielding requirements for a dental intra-oral film radiographic facility.
  • Dental X-ray Facts Booklet   July 23, 2009 [PDF, 224 KB]
    This booklet provides the dental practitioner, dental clinic staff and patients with a number of facts on the use of x-rays in dentistry.
  • Chiropractor Shielding Guideline   July 22, 2009 [PDF, 87 KB]
    Guideline for determining x-ray shielding requirements for a chiropractic radiographic facility.
  • Food Protection - Vital to Your Business   June 24, 2009 [PDF, 753 KB]
    This publication covers planning a food business, getting and keeping an operating permit, ensuring safe food supplies, storing and displaying food, preparing, cooking, serving and dispensing food, illnesses and how to prevent them, cleaning and storing dishes and utensils, maintaining equipment, maintaining a food business, operating vending machines and information on the FoodSafe Training Program.
  • Slaughterhouse Application Forms and Guidelines   June 24, 2009 [HTML]
    This page describes how to set up a slaughterhouse and get a licence.  It lists all approved provincially licenced slaughterhouses and describes the legislative requirements. 
  • List of Reportable Communicable Diseases in BC - July 2009   June 17, 2009 [PDF, 20 KB]
    This document listed all the reportable communicable diseases in BC.  Diseases that are deemed "reportable" require that all health care professional report any incidence of this disease because it is a public health risk. The source of the disease needs to be investigated in order to prevent others from getting infected and transmitting the disease.
  • BC Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan   June 9, 2009 [PDF, 2 MB]
    British Columbia Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan: Guidelines for Planning, Response and Recovery. Version 3, last updated August 2005.
  • Live Retail Fish Holding Guidelines   June 5, 2009 [PDF, 522 KB]
    This guideline was written for the business owner who maintains a live fish holding tank for retail.  It describes requirements for water quality, temperature and salinity for salt-water and aquaculture fish, the different types of filtration systems in retail tanks, and offers guidance on tank maintenance. 
  • Immunization Communication Tool for Immunizers   May 29, 2009 [PDF, 673 KB]
    This flip-chart provides a quick reference for immunizers allowing them to answer common questions with both clinical evidence and plain-language information.
  • Cold Chain Information   May 28, 2009 [HTML]
    Contains information regarding cold chains for community providers and public health.
  • A Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases   May 20, 2009 [PDF, 813 KB]
    A guide for parents and health professionals that provides general information about communicable diseases commonly experienced by young children. It is a quick reference only and is intended to assist care providers with identifying common childhood diseases so that actions can be taken to decrease the spread of the illness or infestation to others.
  • Adult Immunization Schedule   May 8, 2009 [PDF, 87 KB]
    Adult Immunization schedule for people in British Columbia includes protection against diseases such as tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, pneumococcal disease and influenza.  
  • Child Immunization Schedule (0-6)   May 7, 2009 [PDF, 91 KB]
    Routine BC child immunization schedule for children 0-6 for diseases such as meningitis, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, diphtheira, polio and hepatitis B.
  • School age Immunization Schedule   May 7, 2009 [PDF, 79 KB]
    School age immunization schdule for children in grades six and nine in British Columbia for disease such as Hepatitis B, chickenpox, meningitis and HPV.  
  • BCCDC Interim Options for Clinicians Considering Influenza Antivirals in the Context of Changing Patterns of Resistance, 2008-09 Season   March 5, 2009 [PDF, 125 KB]
    These interim guidelines dated March 5, 2009 are based on evolving knowledge and up-to-date surveillance data for the 2008-09 influenza season which indicate a high rate of oseltamivir resistance in A/H1N1 viruses and a continued high rate of amantadine resistance in A/H3N2 viruses. Health care providers considering the use of antivirals should consult surveillance updates to stay informed about influenza activity and antiviral resistance patterns in their area. The appropriate choice of antiviral options may change. Influenza antivirals should be used selectively and judiciously for appropriate clinical indications. Product monographs and other references should be consulted for detailed prescribing information.
  • Hepatitis B in BC   August 1, 2008 [PDF, 36 KB]
    An update on reporting, laboratory processes and epidemiology for Hepatits B
  • Hepatitis B Control   June 1, 2004 [PDF, 57 KB]
    Hepatitis B Control is information to be used by all vaccine providers in the province 
  • Clinical Management of Chronic Hepatitis B   June 1, 2002 [PDF, 278 KB]
    A guideline for general practitioners, internists, and pediatricians that recommends a diagnostic work-up for patients with chronic active hepatitis B and referral for treatment to physicians with expertise in hepatitis. Please Note: This guideline was developed in 2002 and is in the process of being updated.
  • Clinical Management of Chronic Hepatitis C   June 1, 2002 [PDF, 304 KB]
    A guideline for general practitioners, internists, and pediatricians. It recommends a diagnosticwork-up for patients with chronic active hepatitis C and referral for treatment to physicians with expertise in hepatitis. Please Note: This guideline was developed in 2002 and is in the process of being updated.

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Last Updated: February 8, 2010