Occupational health in Health care workers Presented by: Dr.Pouryaghoub

Introduction Over 10 million HCWs in the US. Categories of healthcare workers

Types of Hazard Biologic Physical Chemical Awkward posture, prolonged blood-borne (HIV,HCV,HBV) air-borne pathogens (TB) & respiratory viruses. Types of Hazard Use this space for overall reminders or special tips linked to the slide or occassion. Simply select this text and replace it with your own reminders. Radiation, radionuclides, lasers Biologic antineoplastic drugs, anesthetic agents, sterilants and disinfectants, latex Physical Awkward posture, prolonged standing, lifting, bending Chemical Summary Heading. Text. Stress, shift work, violence Ergonomic Psychologic

Biologic hazard The same Different etiology pathogenesis clinical findings diagnosis treatment Different identification of source of exposure epidemiologic controls prevention

Biologic hazard Viral Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Influenza Other viral, bacterial and fungal infections

Chemical hazard

Chemical hazard Anesthetic gases Hazardous drugs Glutaraldehyde Use this space for overall reminders or special tips linked to the slide or occasion. Simply select this text and replace it with your own reminders. Chemical hazard Anesthetic gases Hazardous drugs Summary Heading. Text. Glutaraldehyde Ethylene oxide Elemental mercury

Physical hazard Radiation Laser Heat Noise Musculoskeletal injury Speaker Notes Use this space for overall notes and general comments. Simply select this text and replace it with your own comments. Radiation Laser Physical hazard Summary Heading. Text. Heat Noise Musculoskeletal injury

Psychological hazard Violence Shift work Responsibility for