Universal Precautions



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    Universal Precautions





    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Inspections, training no guarantee of tattoo safety Nov 19, 2005
    For this reason, under the concept of universal precautions as the Center for Disease Control have set forth, all blood is now to be considered as containing ...
    - Morris Daily Herald,

    HIV/AIDS: Everyone is affected Nov 21, 2005
    ...themselves. Other universal precautions that teens can take include: . Preventing needle sticks or spillage of blood and other body fluids.
    - Jamaica Observer,

    Health Ministry to Source Local Volunteers for Int'l HIV Vaccine ... Nov 18, 2005
    ...he said the government, through its stakeholders, was responsible for ensuring that "the national blood is safe; we ensure universal precautions and post ...
    - Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service,

    Health workers unprotected against avian influenza Nov 15, 2005
    ..."All hospitals have implemented universal precautions, meaning that for airborne infectious diseases health care workers are to be equipped with masks, and for ...
    - Jakarta Post,

    Schools' close quarters could spread avian flu Nov 18, 2005
    ...away. "One thing we would encourage schools to do is educate themselves on avian flu and 'universal precautions,' " said Cox. "Things ...
    - TheReporter.com,

    Pioneering Emergency Physician Appointed to Institute of Medicine Oct 31, 2005
    Kelen's research was essential to exposing the extent of the HIV epidemic and subsequent adoption of universal precautions in health care to prevent its spread ...
    - Johns Hopkins Gazette,

    Undertakers not worried about HIV Oct 25, 2005
    Dr Ian Sanne, the clinical director of the Wits Health Consortium, said undertakers who did not take universal precautions were negligent. ...
    - Mail & Guardian Online,

    Parental note = immunity from immunization Nov 2, 2005
    Diseases transferred through contact can be prevented by universal precautions, but there is no universal defense from an airborne disease other than ...
    - The Journal News.com,

    Georgia readies bird flu plan Oct 24, 2005
    ...preparations. But they said existing general disaster plans would probably be employed, and that universal precautions should protect them. ...
    - Oxford Press,

    Tinyanga join fight against HIV,Aids Oct 23, 2005
    There is very little positive change in sexual behaviour and inconsistent adherence to universal precautions,� the traditional healers were told by their ...
    - The Swazi Observer,

    Giving Dr. Mom a break Oct 28, 2005
    ..."We will use universal precautions, a strict standard in the medical field for hygiene and the elimination of cross-contamination,'' said El-Fouly. ...
    - Ann Arbor News,

    Changes coming at HIV/AIDS Commission Sep 26, 2005
    This would suggest that with education  outlining universal precautions and workplace policies  this minority group might change their thinking.
    - Barbados Advocate

    Mental health speaker pushes end to restraints on patients Sep 20, 2005
    Certain universal precautions can be used, like always doing a trauma assessment to see who might be a high risk, Huckshorn said. ...
    - Lynchburg News and Advance

    Man files suit, claims HIV discrimination Sep 6, 2005
    Health care workers can protect themselves by adhering to universal precautions, such as using protective barriers and taking care in disposing of needles and ...
    - Salt Lake Tribune

    Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Headed To Greenville Memorial Hospital Sep 5, 2005
    The hospital says none of the diseases that could come into the hospital are airborne and the staff will be using universal precautions when treating patients ...
    - WHNS

    Oregon Health & Science University Helps Disadvantaged Students ... Sep 13, 2005
    ...the HCOP's Springboard Program, where they are exposed to all facets of health care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, universal precautions and suturing ...
    - MedfordNews.com

    Protective-Equipment Guidelines for Workers in Hurricane Response Sep 14, 2005
    Workers who will have direct contact with the victims, or surfaces contaminated with blood or body fluids, should use universal precautions. ...
    - HR.BLR.com

    Community update Sep 12, 2005
    ...required, 449-3180. EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE: “Universal Precautions� class for child-care providers, 1 to 2 pm Sept. 19; will ...
    - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

    Photo Quiz: Inflammatory Lesions on Every Finger31 Jul 2005
    Before the advent of universal precautions, herpetic whitlow occurred predominantly in health care professionals inoculated by infected patients.1 The virus is ...
    - RedNova.com

    Discriminatory Attitudes of Health Workers against People Living ...Jul 19, 2005
    The study concludes that all clinical staff should be educated about HIV/AIDS, modes of transmission of the virus, universal precautions, and the rights of PLWA ...
    - RxPG NEWS

    Troops to get HIV-awareness cardsJul 8, 2005
    ...general of armed forces medical services (DGAFMS) said the cards are an attempt to educate the defence personnel to take universal precautions and stay ...
    - Times of India

    Hundreds facings tests after doctor reused syringesJul 11, 2005
    The syringes cost a few cents apiece. "It was not a financial motivation," Crausman said. "It was a genuine misunderstanding of modern universal precautions.". ...
    - Providence Journal (subscription)




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