Infection Control And Public Health Flashcards
Hospital infection control for adenovirus infection
Contact and droplet precautions
What are the infection control requirements for a patient with MERS?
Negative pressure side room (if not available then single room with en-suite and doors kept closed)
Only essential staff enter room and record kept of all staff
PPE - long sleeve fluid resistant gown/FFP3 respirator/gloves/eye protection
Patient should wear surgical mask
Rooms should remain empty for 20 min after AGP
Environment decontamination with chlorine based disinfectant at 1000 ppm
What distance is considered a risk for flu infection?
2 metres
PPE for confirmed cases of mpox
Gloves
FFP3 mask
Long sleeves fluid repellent gown
Eye protection
Public health actions for suspected case of polio
Inform HPT as AFP cases are notifiable
Isolate patients with contact and droplet precautions
Send CSF, stool, blood and THS to VRD Colindale - send 2 stools 48 h apart
What are the three management options for neonates born to mothers with influenza?
- Oseltamivir oral suspension for prophylaxis
- Physical separation of mother and asymptotic neonate until 5 days after onset of symptoms
- No prophylaxis and no separation. Requires careful monitoring for symptoms of flu and good hand hygiene.
Infection control management of
a) patient with mumps
b) staff with mumps
a) Isolate with respiratory precautions for 5 days
b) Exclude from work for 5 days
With regards to HBV PEP: when is HBIG recommended?
1)High risk situations
2)Know Non-responders to vaccine
With regards to HBV PEP for infants: when should HBIG be administered (timing)?
At the same time as hep B vaccine*,
if not possible > ideally within 24H of vaccine AND within 7D following birth.
*MUST be given at a different site
UK public health elimination goals for HIV, HBV and HCV
Eliminate new HIV transmissions by 2030
Eliminate HBV and HCV as public health threats by 2030
Do patients with HIV require segregation for dialysis?
No segregation or dedicated machines
