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Medical prevention of occupational risks of infection Marie-Ccile - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
EFICATT Medical prevention of occupational risks of infection Marie-Ccile BAYEUX-DUNGLAS Medical Advisor INRS Paris- FRANCE Dsseldorf 21.10.2011 www.issa.int Accidental exposure to infectious agents in the workplace Infectious risk
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Infectious risk following accidental exposure to biological agents in the workplace has rarely been studied (apart from a few specific risks) Specific importance of post exposure measures Elaboration of a guide on the actions to be taken
Accidental exposure to infectious agents in the workplace
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EFICATT: Background
2001: Agreement between
The French Research and Safety Institute for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (INRS) and the study group on healthcare workers’ exposure to infectious risks (GERES)
Aim: to build a concise reference tool with consensus-based recommendations for actions to be taken 2004: Setting up of the working group
Editorial Committee Scientific Committee
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INRS in brief
Articles of association
A non-profit organisation A joint Board of Directors with staff and management equally represented An independent Scientific Committee
Purpose: to develop occupational risk prevention
Preserving health and safety at work, developing prevention solutions for the benefit of all the players in the working world
Funding
National Fund for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases of the CNAM-TS, financed by company contributions
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GERES in brief
A non-profit university-based research group for the prevention of occupational infections among health care workers (HCWs) founded in 1991
GERES - Faculté Médecine BICHAT 16 rue Henri Huchard, 75018 Paris, France. Tél : (33) 1 57 27 78 70 - Fax : (33) 1 57 27 77 01 e-mail: geres@geres.org – web site: www.geres.org
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EFICATT: Editorial Committee
Role of the Editorial Committee: Schedule the drafting of data sheets by order of priority Select authors in agreement with the Scientific Committee Follow up the data sheet drafting with the authors Harmonise contributions to ensure consistency
INRS GERES Geneviève ABADIA Marie-Cécile BAYEUX-DUNGLAS Elisabeth BOUVET Dominique ABITEBOUL
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EFICATT: Scientific Committee
Comprising physicians specialised in different fields
Infectious diseases, Occupational medicine, Hospital hygiene, Bacteriology, Virology…
Roles of the Scientific Committee
Assist the Editorial Committee in the scientific approach Validate the data sheets submitted by the authors
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EFICATT: aim
Concise reference tool targeted at all physicians Bringing together scientific elements and valuable
- fficial recommendations
Support for risk assessment Serves to define
the immediate action to be taken subsequent actions to be taken medical follow-up to be implemented
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The EFICATT guide
Online database Data sheets divided into 4 sections: Pathogen and pathology Procedure to follow in the event of exposure The specific case of laboratory exposure References 2006: Publication of the first data sheet
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EFICATT Guide
www.inrs.fr/eficatt
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Data sheet reading guide
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Pathogen and pathology
Reservoir Infectivity Epidemiological data Transmission, incubation, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment Vaccine prevention Populations at risk Pregnancy
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Procedure to follow in the event
- f exposure
Definition of who must be considered as exposed Risk assessment Immediate action to be taken Prophylactic measures Medical follow-up Reference texts
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The specific case of laboratory exposure
Published cases Particularity of the risk assessment Effect on the action to be taken
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EFICATT: References
Direct links to regulatory reference documents
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EFICATT prospects
Regular data sheet updates New sheets to be added: Adenovirus conjunctivitis Pediculosis Chikungunya, etc.
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EFICATT Guide: conclusion
Online at www.inrs.fr/eficatt 33 sheets currently available (in French only)
Thank you for your attention
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