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Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Date of Publication:

7/23/2019

Definition:

All paid and unpaid persons working in health care settings who have the potential for exposure to patients or to infectious materials including body substances, contaminated medical supplies and equipment, contaminated environmental surfaces, or contaminated air.

HCP include both persons who provide direct or indirect care to patients and those not directly involved in patient care but potentially exposed to infectious agents that can be transmitted to and from other HCP and patients. HCP required to receive annual influenza vaccination will be identified by the Director, DHA, and published in procedural instructions.

Source of Definition:

DOD Immunization Program

Related Glossary Terms:

Health Care Provider | Health Care Providers | Health Care Provider | Health Care Provider | Health Care Provider | Health Care Provider | Health Care Provider [JP 4-02]

Last Updated: February 05, 2024
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