Infection Prevention and Control
Information for patients, families, and visitors
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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)
A guide to clean hands
Learn when to clean your hands, how to use sanitizer or soap and water, and when your healthcare team needs to clean their hands. Find information in multiple languages.
Masks
Types of infections
Learn about some types of infections caused by bacteria and fungus in healthcare facilities. Find information about how they are treated, how to protect yourself and others, and how to stop the spread.
Isolation precautions for adult patients
Precautions are steps that healthcare facility visitors and staff need to follow when going into or leaving a patient’s room. They help stop germs from spreading so other people don’t get sick. Different precautions are used for different types of germs. Look for a sign at the door telling visitors and staff what they need to do before going into the patient’s room and when they leave the room.
Animals in healthcare facilities
Pet visits at Alberta Health Services facilities
Pets are welcome to visit at Alberta Health Services facilities throughout the province. Learn the steps you need to take before bringing your pet for a visit. Information is available in multiple languages.
Current as of: October 17, 2023
Author: Infection Prevention & Control, Alberta Health Services
