Policy and Procedure of Staff Screening

Al Masarra Hospital

Acronyms

AMRH

Al Masarra Hospital

CSSD

Central Sterile Supply Department

DTaP

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis

HBV

Hepatitis B Virus

HCV Ab

Hepatitis C Virus antibody

HCWs

Healthcare Workers

Hepatitis Bs Ag

Hepatitis B surface antigen

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

HOD

Head of Department

IGRA

Interferon-gamma release assay

MMR

Measles, Mumps, Rubella

P&P

Policy and Procedure

QFT

QuantiFERON-TB

TST

Tuberculin skin test

Vers.

Version Number

VzV IgG

Varicella-Zoster Virus Immunoglobulin G

1 - Introduction

Transmission of disease in health care settings although uncommon, has known to occur and it is important that policies are in place to enhance the safety of the environment for both health care workers and the patients. The pre-employment investigation and vaccination will assure the safety of the service given to the patients and the safety of the health care workers at the same time.