2019 - Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Workers

Components of an employee/occupational health plan
List of infectious diseases, both viral and bacterial, that can cause infections in staff:
Tetanus/diphtheria
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Chickenpox
Hepatitis A, B, C
Human immunodeficiency virus
Tuberculosis
Conjunctivitis – bacterial and viral
Herpes viruses: varicella zoster (chickenpox), herpes zoster, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, epstein-barr virus
Gastrointestinal infections (Clostridium diffcile, norovirus)
Meningococcal infections
Staphylococcal infections – Methicillin sensitive Staph aureus and MRSA
Streptococcal infections including group A
Influenza
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
And newly emerging pathogens such as MERS-CoV, Ebola, H7N9
Screening and immunization schedules for infectious diseases
Post-exposure prophylaxis for bloodborne pathogens
Post-exposure screening and treatment for TB
Sharps safety program and needlestick reduction devices
Management of job-related illnesses and exposures (work restrictions, re-assignments)
Maintenance of records, data management and confidentiality
Precautions for pregnant personnel, laboratory personnel, and emergency response personnel
The Americans with Disabilities Act as related to employee health