| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2640607 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
US policy regarding health care worker-to-patient transmission of bloodborne pathogens, issued in 1991, is flawed. We review current evidence of such nosocomial infections and conclude that a standardized national policy is needed, which includes improved surveillance and follow-up of blood exposures to patients and targeted practice restrictions for infected practitioners performing exposure-prone procedures.
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Authors
Jane L. Perry, Richard D. Pearson, Janine Jagger,