Which standard of care requires being physically and mentally able to perform duties of the role?

• A. Transfer of Care
• B. Wellness
• C. Infection Control
• D. Culture of Safety

Answer: (B)

Being physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the role is addressed by Wellness. This standard focuses on the clinician’s own health, fitness for duty, mental well-being, and safe self-care so they can provide safe anesthesia care. It includes things like managing fatigue, sleep, illness, and substance use, and seeking appropriate treatment or time off when needed to maintain safe performance. The other options describe different aspects of care: transferring care is about how information and responsibility move between providers during handoffs; infection control is about preventing infections and maintaining sterile technique; culture of safety is about building an environment that supports reporting and learning from errors. While all are important, Wellness directly centers on the provider’s capacity to perform duties safely.