COVID-19: Statements, Resources and Information for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Canada
Diagnostic medical sonographers play an important role Canada’s healthcare team. We understand the need to maintain ongoing operations and to continue to provide Canadians with the diagnostic medical assessment they need. This resource page was created to provide sonographers with relevant and valuable information that will help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect themselves.
Sonography Canada – Operations
Resuming Practice
- CAR – Radiology Resumption of Clinical Services – released May 8, 2020
- CAR – Radiology Resilience and Beyond : Report from the Canadian Radiology Resilience Taskforce
- BMS – Considerations When Resuming Practice
Position Statements
- Sonography Canada Postition Statement: Sonographers and COVID-19 – Endorsed by CAR
- BMS – Statement on PLI and COVID-19
- Letter to the Premier of Ontario – May 1, 2020
Surveys
Sonography Department Operations During COVID-19
- Department Guidelines/Recommendations
- Hand Hygiene and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Standards
- Preparation and Cleaning of Ultrasound Room, Equipment, and Transducers
Professional Guidelines and Recommendations
- Health Canada
- World Health Organization
- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control
Mental Health Support and Resources – COVID-19
Additional Resources
- Updated Guidelines From the Minister of Health (ON) – CMRITO
- ISUOG – Free Webinar Series on COVID-19
- Ontario Health Workforce Matching Portal – Health Care Provider
- Technical Brief: Updated IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19
