Pulmonary TB is an unfortunately more common issue within my workplace
than we would like - I normally work under the guidance of the local TB
clinic nurses when we have a case in the prisoner population that proves
positive, and we regularly have to follow up officers. However - we only
follow up the people who have had "close and sustained" contact with an
individual with TB. There has been much work on risk assessing "normal"
day to day, work and social contact and the risk is assumed to be
significantly minimised. I would think that wandering around the staff
accommodation isn't too risky as he would only have fleeting contact
with others, and I suppose this is also his place of residence so not
sure what you could do to prevent this?
I would liaise with whoever the agency is (eg HPA) that deals with TB
issues in your area
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Sent: 23 November 2011 11:23
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] TB
Hi there
I just wondered if anyone has come across cases of Pulmonary TB inthe
workplace and how they were managed?
We have just had our 3rd case diagnosed and currently it appears that 2
weeks absence is the norm and then the employee can RTW. Is this
everyone else's experience?
Also, what are your thoughts in relation to isolation? I have been made
aware that the most recent case continues to wonder around the staff
accommodation block where he resides!
I look forward to hearing your thoughts as always!
Rgds
Rachael
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