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Extreme Heat Events

Extreme Heat Events

Info and tools for health care providers on the dangers of extreme heat, and how to properly prevent, diagnose and treat heat-related illnesses.

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The duration and frequency of extreme heat events is on the rise in Canada, and this program was designed to give health care providers training and tools to better prevent and manage heat-related illnesses.

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Order Form: Patient Brochure: It's much too hot! Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
Order paper copies of the 'It's much too hot! Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat' patient brochure.
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Order Form: Patient Brochure: Keep children cool! Protect Your Child from Extreme Heat
Order paper copies of the 'Keep children cool! Protect Your Child from Extreme Heat' patient brochure.
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Order Form: Patient Brochure: You're active in the heat! You're at risk! Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
Order paper copies of the 'You're active in the heat! You're at risk! Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat' patient brochure.
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Tools

Extreme Heat Events Guidelines: User Guide for Health Care Workers and Health Administrators
Download a PDF of the Extreme Heat Events Guidelines
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Fact Sheet: Acute Care During Extreme Heat
Brief 2-page Fact Sheet with recommendations and information for health care workers in acute care settings. Also available in Web Version. You can also order paper copies or a pad of 100 sheets.
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Fact Sheet: Community Care During Extreme Heat
Two-page Fact Sheet for health care workers working outside of facilities in the community and in patient/client homes.
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Fact Sheet: Health Facilities Preparation for Extreme Heat
Recommendations for effective health facility management to protect your staff and patients. Also available in HTML format and you can order paper copies or a pad of 100 sheets.
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