We do not administer BCG vaccine in my dept (NHS), but if there is no
visible scar send them to respiratory clinic for heaf test and BCG if
necessary
Regards
Naz Bury
Senior OHN Advisor
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From: "Baldwin Chris (RFF) Occupational Health Nurse Advisor"
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Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: BCG Vaccinations: dissent?
> an interesting response Diane and the very reason I was cautiously posting
> the query this am, we have a colleague who has some concerns. thanks to
you
> all for your comments. A clearer picture of what happens nation-wide.
> chris Baldwin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diane romano woodward [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 3:02 PM
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> Subject: Re: BCG Vaccinations: dissent?
>
>
> All seem to be very positive about nurses doing this.
> Is this considered to be an extended role that one can chose not to do?
> I remember opting out when working in the NHS some years ago as (I think)
it
> is possible to cause some disruption to the arm if they are actually
immune.
> On that basis I felt it was better to let OHP take responsibility, (they
get
> paid more..)
>
> For those of you in the NHS would you frown upon employing a nurse who
> declined to do them, as long as they could do heaf tests, Hep Bs etc?
>
> Best wishes,
> Diane
> (independent practitioner)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Fields Shirley" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 10:49 AM
> Subject: Re: BCG Vaccinations
>
>
> Hi Chris (remember me)
>
> At Burton one of our nurses is currently undergoing training from the
chest
> clinic nurse to do BCG's. There is no reason why nurses cannot do this
> procedure with adequate training.
>
> Say hi to Sally
>
> Shirley Fields
> OH Manager
> Burton NHS Trust
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Baldwin Chris (RFF) Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
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> Sent: 02 December 2003 10:01
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> Subject: BCG Vaccinations
>
>
> Good morning everyone,
> a question particularly for NHS colleagues. Do NHS Occupational Health
> colleagues allow the vaccination to be nurse or doctor administered? your
> comments and thoughts on this are appreciated.
>
> chris Baldwin
>
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