The 14-point guidelines include national policies, workplace actions and budget, monitoring and evaluation protocols. The guidelines include introducing new national policies or refining existing ones to ensure priority access for healthcare professionals and their families to services for prevention, treatment, care and support for HIV and TB; establishing reasonable accommodation and compensation in the event of occupationally-acquired disease; and developing or strengthening infection control programs with respect to TB and HIB infection control.
Read the 14-point guideline release by WHO-UNAIDS-ILO (pdf).
Read other coverage about infection control:
– Tip: Use Software to Improve Tissue and Implant Tracking for Infection Control
– Practical Guidance on Strengthening California ASCs’ Infection Control Programs
– 5 Things to Know About Infection Control and Compliance
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