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Is Blood the single most important source of HIV and Hepatitis B occupational transmission to health care workers?
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What is the infectious disease that is the biggest threat to medical workers?
Hepatitis B remains the most important infectious work hazard among all occupational infecious hazards. But I'm not quite sure if it's the biggest threat to Healthcare Workers as well.
What type of hepatitis vaccines do health care workers get?
Hepatitis B vaccines are recommended for health care workers to prevent infection. Additionally, some health care workers may also get vaccinated against hepatitis A depending on the type of work they do and their risk of exposure.
What type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly recommended for healthcare workers?
b
What is a collective noun for occupational therapists?
a complaint of social workers
Are occupational therapists covered by insurance?
Occupational therapists are covered by insurance depending on whether or not a person has a job that provides the insurance to the workers. If insurance is provided, it is possible to see an occupational therapist.
What is the relationship between negligence Workers' Compensation and the Occupational Health and Safety act?
There is no relationship between the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Workers' Compensation. Negligence has no bearing on Worker's Compensation because that is a system of fault insurance.
What bloodborne pathogen puts health care workers at particular risk?
Hepatitis C
What is the major infections blood borne occupational hazard to health care workers?
heptaties
In the last ten years how many cases of HIV infection have been related to occupational exposure?
Although a time line is not given, according to the related link, 54 cases of HIV transmission are documented from health care workers.
What agency is responsible for handling appeals for denied workers compensation claims?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
What disease kills more healthcare workers than any other?
Hepatitis A,B, and C..
What act was passed in the U.S. to protect chemical industry workers?
To address the needs of workers, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The Act created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the U.S. Department of Labor.
