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The Portal brings together a broad selection of resources from all six of the National Collaborating Centres (NCCs). Search for resources by clicking on NCC, Type, Topic and Core Competency.

Please note: the Portal is not exhaustive and not all resources are indexed by PHAC Core Competency.

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Cyanobacteria in Freshwater

NCCEH | 05/01/2017 | Contaminants and hazards , Environmental Health Guidance document NCCEH 1.3 Apply public health sciences , 1.4 Use evidence and research , 2.1 Recognize health issues, 2.2 Identify sources of information, 2.3 Collect, store, retrieve & use info, 2.4 Analyze information , 2.6 Recommend Action, 3.1 Describe policy and program options, 3.3 Develop implementation plan, 3.4 Implement policy or program

What are cyanobacteria? Are cyanoblooms preventable? Who is at risk and how does exposure occur? Is there testing for cyanotoxins? This NCCEH document provides a brief outline of these key questions related to cyanobacteria and the toxins they produce.

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Guide for Implementing the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring and Response Framework in Long-term Care Facilities

Daniel Fong | 08/15/2016 | Air, Contaminants and hazards , Environmental Health Framework, Tool NCCEH 1.3 Apply public health sciences , 3.3 Develop implementation plan, 3.4 Implement policy or program

This guide is intended for public health practitioners, facility/property maintenance managers, risk managers, occupational hygienists, clinicians, or other persons working at long-term care facilities (residential care facilities, nursing homes, seniors’ residences, care occupancies, etc.) who would like to implement a program to reduce the risk of indoor carbon monoxide (CO) exposure to residents and staff. This document provides an overview of the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring and Response Framework (the “Framework”), the rationale for implementation in long-term care facilities, recommended steps for implementation, and sample resources. The information in this document should be adapted to suit the user’s context and resources within their organization.

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Float Tanks: Considerations for Environmental Public Health

Eykelbosh A., & Beaudet, S. | 07/14/2016 | Contaminants and hazards , Infectious Diseases Review of Evidence NCCEH 1.3 Apply public health sciences , 1.4 Use evidence and research , 2.1 Recognize health issues, 3.1 Describe policy and program options, 3.4 Implement policy or program, 3.8 Fulfill roles in emergency, 4.4 Advocate for healthy policies

Floatation refers to a meditative activity in which users float in a high-density Epsom salt solution in a dark, quiet environment. Because float tanks are distinct from swimming pools and other recreational water, questions have been raised regarding the need for and efficacy of various disinfection methods. Although direct evidence is lacking, pathogen kill assays and field studies from recreational water suggest the need for caution regarding H2O2+UV as a disinfection method. Float tanks do not appear to be risky in and of themselves; further research on floatation tanks under normal and worst-case operating conditions will help to inform best practices.

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