Hi Brinda,
We screen all clinical and some onon clinical workers for rubella -
dependant on risksVaricella is screened only if no clear history or outbreak
surveillance and we need to know! we would not delay a worker for these test
only hep b if EPP.
TB we heaf test if recently arrived from abroad/no scar/no history of BCG or
heaf test and follow BTS guidance re results. We would only give BCG if
risks indicated it.
Sue
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Oozageer Brinda (RGZ)
Sent: 16 September 2003 13:07
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Subject: Immunity checks & Pre- employment screening
Please could I have your views on the following:
I am based at an NHS establishment and we are currently looking at reviewing
our procedure for pre- employment screening. One of the things we will be
looking at is to see every prospective employee in the department to
establish their immunity to TB.i.e for BCG scar check. For those of you also
in the NHS, I would appreciate your views on this and any other useful
suggestions as to how these employees can be seen either prior or on
commencement of employment.
I would also like to know if it is necessary to ascertain employees immunity
to rubella and varicella (excluding maternity and Paeds). Would you delay a
clinical worker's fitness to work if Rubella and Varicella immunity has not
been confirmed?
Brinda Oozageer
Occupational Health Nurse
Tel: 020 8308 3037
Fax: 020 8308 1916
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