For Professionals
In this section you'll find information for health care providers, educators, workplaces, and our reportable disease list.
Information in this section can help you answer the following questions:
- Can my workplace qualify for the Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Awards?
- How do I complete the Auto-Injector Course?
- As a teacher, what resources does the Health Unit offer that I can fit into my curriculum?
- What diseases should be reported to the Health Unit?
What To Do Next Guide: A Guide For After an Exposure to Blood or Bodily Fluids
The purpose of this guide is to provide directions on the steps to be taken following an exposure to blood or bodily fluids. This guide is based on evidence-based practice recommendations and resources to provide guidance for the workers on required laboratory testing, guidelines for treatment and requirements for ongoing monitoring to be completed with their health care provider.
Antimicrobial Resistance
AMR in Windsor-Essex
Immunization Requirements for Licensed Child Care Centres
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is committed to working with all licensed child care centres in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) to ensure that attendees are aware of immunization schedules, recommendations, and requirements, and immunized against VPDs.
Standardized Suspension Process Outline for School Administrators
School Administrators are encouraged to refer to this document for key dates and information regarding the Immunization of School Pupils Act enforcement process currently underway. This resource is available in English.
Student Suspension Next Steps Info Sheet
School administrators are encouraged to share this resource with families whose children are suspended from school. This resource outlines the information required for the WECHU to rescind the student’s suspension order. The document is available in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish.