Infection Prevention and Control

Information for patients, families, and visitors

Alberta Health Services Infection Prevention and Control is dedicated to preventing infections in healthcare facilities and has developed these patient care handouts. Use the information below to keep yourself, your family, and others safe when you are at a healthcare facility.

Cleaning your hands (hand hygiene)

Masks

Types of infections

Isolation precautions for adult patients

Animals in healthcare facilities

Current as of: October 17, 2023

Author: Infection Prevention & Control, Alberta Health Services

This material is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified health professional. This material is intended for general information only and is provided on an "as is", "where is" basis. Although reasonable efforts were made to confirm the accuracy of the information, Alberta Health Services does not make any representation or warranty, express, implied or statutory, as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, applicability or fitness for a particular purpose of such information. Alberta Health Services expressly disclaims all liability for the use of these materials, and for any claims, actions, demands or suits arising from such use.

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