HRANZ Joint Guidelines for registered health care workers on transmissible major viral infections
Health registration authorities are primarily responsible for protecting the health and safety of the public. This statement balances that responsibility with the rights of health care workers and infected health care workers in relation to transmissible major viral infections. It focuses mainly on the precautions and infection control practices for the Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
Full details of the standard are available to download below.
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This statement outlines the rights and responsibilities of health care workers and infected health care workers in relation to transmissible major viral infections.