Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Infection – Innovative approach to evaluate and prevent cross-transmission in dialysis units
Sydney South West Area Health Service
This project was entered in the 2007 NSW Health Awards, New Risks and Opportunities category.
Contact: Wendy Jamieson
Abstract
Large public health interventions to control infectious disease outbreaks are common, but rigorous evaluation to improve the quality and effectiveness of these is rarely undertaken. The project aimed to prevent BBV cross transmission in dialysis units. Following an incident concerning the diagnosis of acute hepatitis B in a haemodialysis patient, possibly from healthcare associated acquisition, a multifaceted and multidisciplinary investigation was conducted involving consumers, health professionals and administrations. The results of this investigation were then used to produce practical operational guidelines for planning and future interventions. To date, there has been no incidence reported of any cross transmission of BBV amongst our dialysis population. The actions implemented can be utilized by other departments in preventing other bacterial or viral outbreaks.
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Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Infection – Innovative approach to evaluate and prevent cross-transmission in dialysis units (61KB)
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