COVID: Pathways, Evidence and Practical Supports contains information for primary care practices in Hamilton and the surrounding area. Here, you will find screening and clinical pathways, evidence summaries; information about health and community services, including referrals; and other resources for you and your patients to help you provide seamless, quality care to our community during the COVID pandemic.
Using the HFAM.ca Pathway for COVID Care in the Community
Visit Assessment, Monitoring and Management of COVID
This information is rapidly changing, particularly around service availability. If there is information that needs updating that you think is important, please feel free to contact us at contact@hfam.ca
Latest COVID-19 Case Numbers and Provincial Response Framework
- City of Hamilton — Status of Cases in Hamilton
- Public Health Ontario COVID-19 Data Tool
- Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework (Nov 13, 2020)
Latest Updates
ACCURO EMR template for COVID@Home is now available.
See Patient Resources for information on illness course, how to use a pulse ox, and breathing positions (among other topics).
Added information about pulse oximeters available from the Ministry of Health (found under Monitoring and Follow-up on COVID Assessment and Care Pathway ).
Added information on autoimmune thrombosis and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine under Vaccine Adverse Reactions section of COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Added Comparative Vaccine Brand Information at a glance section to COVID-19 Vaccine Information with information from the Centre for Effective Practice.
Updated March 29, AstraZeneca COVIShield Clotting Risk and Effectiveness Information
Added FAQ: Working at the Hamilton COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics March 12, 2021 update to COVID and OTN Billing Codes and
Added additional resources and information on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Added substantial content to COVID Assessment and Care Pathway.
Updated testing criteria for children and isolation recommendations for contacts