Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
To ensure your own safety as well as the safety of those around you, when outside of the clinical setting, you must continue to adhere to physical distancing guidelines.
The City of Toronto has a mandatory mask bylaw, so you must wear a mask in indoor public spaces as outlined. You should also wear a reusable mask in other areas where physical distancing is not possible, for example on crowded sidewalks. If you are outside of Toronto, you should follow your local guidelines and bylaws. A mask is strongly recommended indoors and when physical distancing is not possible.
If you are considering attending large gatherings such as protests, you are encouraged to be mindful of the risks and potential impacts on you and your patients. If you do decide to attend, ensure that you perform frequent hand hygiene, wear a mask and maintain physical distancing.
Please click the link to review Public Health Ontario's (2020) factsheet on physical distancing.
Public Health Ontario (2020)