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Summary:
This HSC supplements previous guidance restricting the working practices of certain hepatitis B infected health care workers and aims to reduce further the risk of transmission of infection to patients. The circular recommends carrying out additional testing of hepatitis B infected healthcare workers who are e-antigen (HBeAg) negative and perform exposure prone procedures and restricting the working practices of those with higher viral loads.
Questions Addressed:
HSC 2000/020 when implemented will help to reduce the risk of transmission of infection to patients by further restricting the working practices of certain hepatitis B infected health care workers
Type of Study:
guidance document
Methods Valid:
Yes
Methods Valid Detail:

one of a series of Health Service Circulars and Health Service Guidelines to assist in reducing the risk of transmission of hepatitis B infection to patients by restricting the working practices of certain hepatitis B infected health care workers

Results Reliability:
Yes
Problems or Biases:

No

Relevant Studies:
Keywords:
hepatitis B healthcare workers transmission exposure prone procedures working practice viral load HBsAg positive HBsAg negative immunisation
Reviewer Name:
Sue Wiseman
Reviewer Post:
Nurse Consultant –Infection Control, DH
Reviewer Affiliations:
Member Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens Health Protection Adviser Royal College of Nursing P/T Member Infection Control Nurses Association