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Influenza Vaccination

What is Influenza? Influenza is a common vaccine-preventable disease. Although it can be a mild disease, it can also cause very serious illness in otherwise healthy people.  Influenza can require hospitalisation and can cause death. Healthcare workers can be a key cause of outbreaks in a variety of healthcare settings, including...

Exclusion Periods for Acute Infections

What is it? The overarching principle for exclusion periods is that employees should not come to work if they have signs or symptoms of a potentially infectious disease.  Any employee who has an infectious disease has a responsibility to Consult with an appropriate medical practitioner to determine that they can perform...

Medical Conditions Affecting Susceptibility

What is it? Sometimes employees will have or develop conditions that make them more susceptible to infections.  Facilities need to assist employees who experience circumstances that place them at greater risk of infection by developing management plans that ensure their well-being. Where a healthcare worker is known to be particularly...

Procedure after Sharps Injury

What is it? Sharps injuries, also known as needlestick injuries, are among the leading causes of occupational hazards for healthcare workers, including HIV, HBV (hepatitis B), and HCV (hepatitis C). Healthcare workers risk injury from needles and other sharp instruments during many routine procedures. Injuries often occur after use and...