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Preventing Occupational Exposures to Infectious Disease in Health Care

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Essential Guide to Protecting Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers are on the front lines of protecting public health, but they also face a significant risk of exposure to infectious diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 50 million healthcare workers worldwide are exposed to bloodborne pathogens each year.

Preventing Occupational Exposures to Infectious Disease in Health Care: A Practical Guide

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Exposure to infectious diseases can lead to a variety of illnesses, including the common cold, influenza, SARS, and HIV. In some cases, occupational exposure to infectious diseases can even be fatal.

The good news is that there are many things that healthcare workers can do to prevent occupational exposure to infectious diseases. These include:

Using personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE includes gloves, gowns, masks, and respirators. PPE can help to create a barrier between healthcare workers and infectious materials.
Following infection control practices. Infection control practices include hand hygiene, surface disinfection, and proper waste disposal. These practices can help to reduce the risk of spreading infection.
Getting vaccinated. Vaccines can help to protect healthcare workers from a variety of infectious diseases.
Educating patients and families about infection control. Patients and families can play a role in preventing the spread of infection by following infection control practices.

By following these simple steps, healthcare workers can help to protect themselves from occupational exposure to infectious diseases.

In-Depth Guide to Preventing Occupational Exposures to Infectious Disease in Health Care

The following is an in-depth guide to preventing occupational exposures to infectious disease in health care. This guide provides comprehensive information on the following topics:

Epidemiology of occupational exposure to infectious disease in health care
Risk factors for occupational exposure to infectious disease in health care
Prevention and control of occupational exposure to infectious disease in health care
Resources for preventing occupational exposure to infectious disease in health care

This guide is essential reading for healthcare workers, infection control professionals, and anyone else who wants to learn more about preventing occupational exposure to infectious disease in health care.

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Preventing Occupational Exposures to Infectious Disease in Health Care: A Practical Guide

by Cheorl-Ho Kim

4.7 out of 5