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.