Chapter 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Healthcare Provider.
By Michelle Hughes, Caitlin Cosgrove, Audrey Kenmir, Oona St-Amant, and Grace Sharpe
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Identify the role of the healthcare provider in relation to infection prevention and control practices.
- Reflect on your responsibilities as a healthcare provider related to infection prevention and control practices.
- Describe infection prevention and control standards, best practices, and guideline resources used by healthcare providers in Canada.
- Discuss the role of the healthcare providers in educating the public about infection prevention and control measures.
Note: Always review and follow hospital policies regarding infection prevention and control practices.