4 11E Id Protection Of Staff From Id Em

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Describe several actions taken in the ED which can protect staff from infectious diseases

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Infection control team - interdisciplinary, interunit, policies, surveillance, staff feedback, education. Activities include:

Ensuring staff education in and practice of standard precautions (encompasses universal precautions and disease specific precautions)
1. Handwashing
2. Gloves and PPE (glasses, gowns, masks - where indicated)
3. Safe sharp handling
4. Waste and linen handling
5. Environmental cleaning procedures

Additional features
1. Isolation period for unwell staff
2. PEP for body fluid exposure
3. Staff immunisation program



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