Healthcare worker compliance with nosocomial tuberculosis control policies

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 1999 Sep;20(9):623-4. doi: 10.1086/501684.

Abstract

To determine compliance with nosocomial tuberculosis control measures, 541 healthcare worker observations were made for 52 patients placed in respiratory isolation. Sixty-four total violations were noted, of which 45% occurred in physicians in training. Overall compliance with tuberculosis control measures appeared to be good, but additional educational efforts are warranted.

MeSH terms

  • California
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Guideline Adherence / statistics & numerical data*
  • Hospitals, University
  • Humans
  • Patient Isolation
  • Personnel, Hospital / standards
  • Personnel, Hospital / statistics & numerical data*
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control*