Abstract
Exposure to Tubercolusis is a known risk to health care workers (HCWs)[1]. Recent studies have reported estimated incidence rate of 7.2% for Latent TB and 1,180/100,000 for TB infection among HCW.[2] Risk of exposure to TB is higher in certain work locations including Endoscopy units. TB laboratory, TB clinics, and emergency departments (ED) due to lack of traige and delay in diagnoses.
Highlights
Exposure to Tubercolusis is a known risk to health care workers (HCWs)[1]
A total of 132 HCWs were exposed to 19 TB patients in seven months, out of which 53 (40%) of the exposed staff belonged to emergency departments (ED), Infection control nurses (ICNs) initiated focused rounds in ED
The rounds focused on all suspected TB patients; and on the spot facilitation for triage to prevent delay in diagnoses, timely initiation of isolation precautions and speeding up for admission process was done
Summary
Exposure to Tubercolusis is a known risk to health care workers (HCWs)[1]. Recent studies have reported estimated incidence rate of 7.2% for Latent TB and 1,180/ 100,000 for TB infection among HCW.[2]. Objectives The aim of this study was to limit exposure of HCWs in ED.
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