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Pandemic Preparedness: The Role of Licensed Practical Nurses

Document Type: Info Sheet
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Approver: Executive

Overview

This info sheet communicates the responsibility of LPNs to be accountable and provide safe and effective care during a pandemic.

The Public Health Agency of Canada defines pandemic as “a worldwide outbreak of a specific disease which affects a large proportion of the population”. LPNs are encouraged to keep up to date on any public health issues by visiting both the Government of Alberta’s and Alberta Health Services’ websites.