This subject is interesting - I have just interviewed a nursery nurse prior
to her starting a job with challenging children. She discloses a history of
chronic Hep B since birth. Obviously her job does not involve EPP's but my
concern is that she is working with challenging children. From an infection
control point of view I am concerned that if a child was for example, to
bite her, drawing blood, it may put the child at risk. I appreciate it is
probably a low risk so is it enough for us just to warn that all potential
contamination incidents must be reported promptly, in case a child might
require immunization - or are there any reasonable restrictions that might
be placed on her? Does anyone have any thoughts?
Anna Bacon
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From: "Tracie McKelvie" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: working with children and babies
Hi Greta
I noticed your CPD in the OH Journal.....very interesting.
To all:
I am in the process of re looking at policies from infection control to
manual handling etc etc. Is there anyone out there who would like to share
any info please?
RGds
>>> [log in to unmask] 06/07/04 10:37pm >>>
CRB checks would be the responsibility of the HR department, not OH, for
anyone working with children or vulnerable adults. As a Community 1st
Responder we all have to be CRB checked and its not much fun! The form is 4
pages long and you are required to submit originals of birth, marriage and
divorce certificates together with full bank and NI details. You must
produce your driving licence or passport and a recent utility bill to the
person from the organisation who is applying. They then verify you are who
you say you are, check your documents and sign the form.
From what I understand the Head Teacher did not even take up references let
alone complete the CRB forms!!!
Greta
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From: Glenn Raybone
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Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: working with children and babies
Hi Helen,
whilst we don't use a specific PEHS form for those working with children
and babies much of our generic form applies.
This would include immunity proof to TB, Rubella and of course Varicella.
Other items apply, for example muscular skeletal issues, as the role would
involve manual handling. So this form should cover all avenues. Obviously a
CRB check is paramount, but given the recent events in Soham I wonder about
how effective these are, what do others think?
Hope this helps,
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