CDC Guideline for Infection Control in Hospital PersonnelU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Center for Infectious Diseases, Hospital Infections Program, 1983 - Cross infection - 24 pages |
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Page 16 - Airborne transmission occurs by dissemination of either airborne droplet nuclei [small-particle residue (5 |xm or smaller in size) of evaporated droplets that may remain suspended in the air for long periods of time] or dust particles containing the infectious agent.
Page 17 - ... unknown immunization status For unvaccinated adults and adults whose immunization status is unknown who are traveling to countries in which the risk of exposure to wild polio virus is increased, primary immunization with inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is recommended whenever this is feasible (Table 13).
Page 7 - VIII products. [. . .] These patterns resemble the distribution of disease and modes of spread of hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis B virus infections occur very frequently among AIDS cases, (emphasis added) The CDC's guidelines clearly reflected a knowledge that AIDS was transmissible by blood. For example, those guidelines included the following: 2. Gloves should be worn when handling blood specimens, blood-soiled...
Page 4 - ... procedures be used. It is important that initial placement evaluations be done when personnel are hired or as soon after as possible. After the placement evaluation, later appraisals may be done as needed for ongoing programs or evaluation of work-related problems. Personnel Health and Safety Education Personnel are more likely to comply with an infection control program if they understand its rationale. Thus, staff education should be a central focus of the infection control program.
Page 1 - ... considered practical to implement. Category II. Moderately Recommended for Adoption : Measures in Category II are supported by highly suggestive clinical studies or by definitive studies in institutions that might not be representative of other hospitals. Measures that have not been adequately studied, but have a strong theoretical rationale indicating that they might be very effective are included in this category. Category II measures are judged to be practical to implement. They are not to...
Page 17 - HBV infection who are demonstrated or judged likely to be susceptible should be vaccinated.
Page 1 - ... be representative of general hospitals. Measures that have not been adequately studied but have a logical or strong theoretical rationale indicating probable effectiveness are included in this category. Category II recommendations are viewed as practical to implement in most hospitals. CATEGORY III Measures in Category III have been proposed by some investigators, authorities, or organizations, but, to date, lack supporting data, a strong theoretical rationale, or an indication that the benefits...
Page 22 - From 8th day after first exposure through 21st day (28th day if VZIG given) after last exposure or, if varicella occurs, until all lesions dry and crust. Until acute symptoms resolve.
Page 21 - II •Mumps vaccine may be offered to susceptible personnel. When given after exposure, mumps vaccine may not provide protection. However, if exposure did not result in infection, immunizing exposed personnel should protect against subsequent infection. Neither mumps immune globulin nor immune serum globulin (ISG) is of established value in postexposure prophylaxis. Transmission of mumps among personnel and patients has not been a major problem in hospitals in the United States, probably due to multiple...