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Zakażenia wirusowe układu oddechowego w środowisku pracy służby zdrowia

Roży A., Jaguś P., Chorostowska-Wynimko J.

Bezpieczeństwo Pracy : nauka i praktyka

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2014

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nr 4

27-29

PL

Infekcje wirusowe dróg oddechowych stanowią poważny problem zdrowotny i ekonomiczny na całym Świecie wysoka zakaźność tej grupy wirusów bezpośrednio wynika z łatwości transmisji, szczególnie w większych skupiskach ludzkich, takich jak placówki medyczne i oświatowe, duże zakłady pracy czy środki transportu. Ryzyko zakażenia dla tych grup zawodowych, a zwłaszcza pracowników ochrony zdrowia fest więc znacząco wyższe. Konieczne jest świadome stosowanie zasad profilaktyki czynnej (szczepienia ochronne), a w okresie wzrostu zapadalności również profilaktyki biernej (izolacja zakażonych, higiena). Niski poziom wyszczepialności przeciw grypie w populacji polskiej, w tym również wśród pracowników opieki zdrowotnej stanowi istotny problem, niosący znaczące ryzyko dla zdrowotności społeczeństwa i gospodarki kraju.

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Respiratory viral infections pose a significant health and economic burden all over the world. Due to their easy transmission. respiratory viruses are highly infective, particularly in the larger human groupings, such as medical and educational facilities, larger industrial units and public transportation. Therefore, respective professional groups are regarded as the high risk population In those groups, in particular in medical staff, the premeditated proactive flu prophylaxis by means of regular immunization is strongly advised. A secondary prophylaxis, the strict isolation of infected patients must be introduced in health care facilities during flu season or epidemic. The unexceptionally low flu vaccination rate in Poland, both in general population and medical staff is of particular concern as a potential serious treat for society's state of health but also country economy.

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Percutaneous Exposure Incidents Among Australian Hospital Staff

Smith D. R., Leggat P. A., Takahashi K.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2005

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Vol. 11, No. 3

323--330

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We investigated all reported percutaneous exposure incidents (PEI) among staff from a large Australian hospital in the 3-year period, 2001–2003. There were a total of 373 PEI, of which 38.9% were needlestick injuries, 32.7% were cutaneous exposures and 28.4% sharps-related injuries. Nurses were the most commonly affected staff members, accounting for 63.5% of the total, followed by doctors (18.8%) and other staff (17.7%). Needlestick injuries were responsible for the majority of nurses’ PEI (44.7%). Sharps injuries constituted the major category for doctors (44.3%). Most needlestick injuries (67.6%) were caused by hollow-bore needles, while the majority of cutaneous exposures involved blood or serum (55.8%). Most sharps injures were caused by unknown devices (35.9%) or suture needles (34.9%). Overall, our investigation suggests that PEI is a considerable burden for health care workers in Australia. Further research is now required to determine the relationships, if any, between workers who suffer PEI and those who do not.

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Occupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - How Can We Reduce the Risk?

Leszczyszyn-Pynka M., Kłys-Rachwalska M., Sacharczuk B., Boroń-Kaczmarska A.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2004

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Vol. 10, No. 4

425--429

EN

We analyzed occupational exposure to potentially infectious body fluids among health care workers (HCWs). Nurses were the most common exposed category of HCWs. In 73.6% cases needle sticks had been the reason of exposure. Recapping a needle was the cause of exposure in 6.9% accidents. Among 189 registered HCWs, 66 (34.9%) performed invasive procedures without any personal protective equipment. Prophylaxis with antiretroviral drugs was necessary in 43 (22.8%) cases. As many as 60.3% of exposure incidents to potentially infectious material result from non-compliance with the relevant recommendations. Continuous education and training is critically needed to prevent occupational exposure to blood-borne infections among health care workers.

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Pre-Employment Screening Among Health Care Workers - Ethical Issues

Estryn-Behar M.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2001

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Vol. 7, No. 3

351--361

EN

Occupational health practitioners deal with the questions of confidentiality, relation between the right to work and the right to health, between individual freedom and the risks other can run. An audit of pre-employment health assessment of health care workers, in the United Kingdom and in France, discussed the efficiency of pre-employment screening. Screening tests and medical examinations should not be used as a pretext to avoid implementing effective preventive measures. The pre-employment examination has mostly to be used for education of the future employees and for collection of baseline data. Appropriate procedures such as developing preventive policies, health promotion, and control of hazards in the work environment are efficient for the promotion of equal employment rights for women, older workers, or people with disabilities.