Management of bloodborne occupational exposure among medical personnel: A 4-year prospective study

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2023 May 31. doi: 10.7883/yoken.JJID.2022.492. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTo examine the management of bloodborne occupational exposure in a tertiary hospital in China. The prospective study was conducted at Zhejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between January 2016 and December 2019. Data on the blood-borne occupational exposure management was collected. A total of 460 exposures were reported. 40.22% exposures were from hepatitis B virus (HBV)-positive index patients.453 exposures were reported intime, and 371 cases received emergency management. 68/73 received timely prophylaxis. Only 82/113 personnel completed the recommended follow-ups. The outsourcing personnel (P=0.002) and interns (P=0.011) were independent factors of the follow-up. No infections occurred.Although adequate compliance was adhered to with timely reporting and Prophylactic medication, the appropriateness of emergency treatment and compliance with follow-up could be enhanced. Increased availability of HBV vaccination and improved follow-up without sourced personnel are recommended.PMID:37258178 | DOI:10.7883/yoken.JJID.2022.492
Source: Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research