Operating a Facility

Operations. A Site Operation Plan is essential in ensuring smooth activation and utilization of any facility. Learn more about operations in the I & Q Response section.

Staffing. Our planning process underscored the need to build internal systems for the rapid and efficient redeployment of agency staff. We had to identify appropriate responder roles while ensuring the continuity of essential Public Health functions. Learn more about staffing in the I & Q Response section.

Transportation. It may become the responsibility of Public Health to provide transportation for those detained in a community-based facility in the event of isolation/quarantine. Law enforcement and emergency medical services agencies are likely community partners to help with transportation issues.

Meeting individual needs. Once Public Health assumes responsibility for individuals who are being isolated or quarantined, we must ensure that their primary needs (food, medical, spiritual) are met. As Public Health is not expert in providing meals and other social services community partners are enlisted to meet those needs.

Release. Generally, the Local Health Officer or designee, in consultation with the Disease Control Officer, will determine to release an individual from isolation or quarantine based specific criteria identified in the Site Operation Plan.