| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3372009 | Journal of Hospital Infection | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryA review of patient notification exercises (PNEs) carried out in Ireland between 1997 and 2011 to investigate potential exposure to blood-borne viruses (BBVs) in healthcare settings was undertaken to inform future policy and practice. A questionnaire was sent to key informants in the health services to identify all relevant PNEs. Structured interviews were conducted with key investigators, and available documentation was examined. Ten BBV-related PNEs were identified. Despite testing over 2000 patients, only one case of transmission was found. However, in-depth local investigations before undertaking the PNEs identified six cases of healthcare-associated transmission.
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Authors
S. Donohue, L. Thornton, K. Kelleher,