Introduction
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
- Describe how exposure to healthcare creates risk for patients.
- Outline the functions of a healthcare (hospital) epidemiologist.
- List the essential skills needed for healthcare epidemiology.
- Assess when to involve Infection Prevention and Control.
Original Authors:
Sarah Haessler, MD
Associate Professor
University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate
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Cassandra Salgado, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina
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