CCG/6102 National Standard Operating Procedure (NSOP)
507 COVID-19 - Managing COVID-19 Outbreaks On Board Vessels
Original: 2020-03-20 Revised: 2021-04-18 Approved by Marc Sanderson, Director General, Coast Guard Personnel on April 18th, 2021.
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Purpose
The purpose of this national standard operating procedure (NSOP) is to outline the steps to be followed in the event that there are multiple suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels.
Procedure
All personal information collected is to be managed according to Protected B protocols.
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Note:N95 masks are required when providing direct care to COVID-19 patients in settings where aerosol-generating procedures are frequently in place. Aerosol-generating procedures are: tracheal intubation, non-invasive ventilation, tracheotomy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, manual ventilation before intubation, bronchoscopy.Footnote 3 |
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1. | For CCG vessels, with personnel suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19, within range of home port:
International Maritime Organization advises that active surveillance should take place on board the vessel for the following 14 days. |
2. | For CCG vessels, with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 personnel, out of range of home port Assumption: vessels continue to be in Canadian waters and the nearest ports are all within Canadian borders.
The International Maritime Organization advises that active surveillance should take place on board the vessel for the following 14 days. |
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It is normal to be concerned about the COVID-19 outbreak, especially if you or those you know are directly affected by the situation. If you have any concerns and would like to talk to someone, contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 1-800-268-7708 and/or speak directly with your supervisor.
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding this procedure should be directed to:
- Director, Operational Personnel and Force Generation
Dfo.cgopm-gcgpo.mpo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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