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Author Hassehorn, Hans-Martin

Title Occupational health for health care workers : a practical guide / edited by Hans-Martin Hasselhorn, Allan Toomingas, and Monica Lagerstrom
Edition First edition
Published Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1999

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Description xiii, 231 pages ; 24 cm
Contents General Overview. Impact of occupational health hazards in health care work / A. Toomingas and H.-M. Hasselhorn. The organisation and scope of occupational health services in the health care sector / J. Harrison. Quality assurance of occupational health services for health care workers / R. Agius. Inspections in health care institutions / H. Harder and F. Hofmann -- Biological Hazards. Occupationally acquired infectious diseases - general aspects / H.-M. Hasselhorn and A. Toomingas. Hygienic infection control / T. Kistemann. Management of needlestick injuries / I. S. Symington. The hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV infectious health care worker / H.-M. Hasselhorn. Gastrointestinal infectious diseases / F. Hofmann. Cytomegalovirus / A. De Schryver and P. Kiss. Hepatitis A / F. Hofmann. Hepatitis B and D / H.-M. Hasselhorn. Hepatitis C / M. Rieger. Hepatitis E / H.-M. Hasselhorn and L. Magnius. Herpes simplex infection / J. Amir. Hiv/Aids / D. Abiteboul. Influenza / F. Daroowalla. Measles / F. Hofmann. Mumps / F. Hofmann. Parvovirus B19 / F. Hofmann. Rubella / P. Kiss. Varicella zoster infection / D. Snashall. Diphtheria / H.-M. Hasselhorn. Helicobacter pylori / A. De Schryver and M. Van Winckel. Meningococcal meningitis / J. F. Gehanno and C. Paris. Tuberculosis / N. Kralj. Occupational infections - briefing notes / H.-M. Hasselhorn -- Chemical Hazards. Occupational dermatoses among health care workers / B. Meding, K. Wrangsjo and H.-M. Hasselhorn. Chemical disinfectants / H.-M. Hasselhorn and M. Dettenkofer. Cytotoxic drugs / O. Nygren. Anaesthetic gases / R. Lucchini. Ethylene oxide / K. Yahata and T. Higashi -- Physical Hazards. Prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders in nursing work / M. Lagerstrom and M. Hagberg. Physical ergonomic risk factors / M. Estryn-Behar. Radiation problems in the health care professions / J. F. Gehanno and P. Ledousseur. Noise problems in health care facilities / N. Tran, D. McLean and A. Yassi -- Psychosocial Hazards. Psychosocial aspects of health care work / B. B. Arnetz. The risk of making mistakes - a neglected occupational health problem / C. Sundstrom-Frisk. Violence at the health care workplace / J. E. Arnetz. Alcohol and substance abuse among health care workers / W. Lenz and M. Lagerstrom. Health care workers with mental disorders / M. Glatzel -- Special Hazards. Night and shift work / Y. Ono. Reproductive health hazards among health care workers / P. A. Czeschinski. Occupational health aspects in dentistry / T. Walker, T. Derand and E. Bejerot. Occupational hazards in the laboratory environment / X. Guardino. Managing hospital waste / K. Fujishiro, T. Higashi and H.-M. Hasselhorn./ñ d
Summary "This guide gives practical advice to those dealing with occupational health issues in this field. It is largely written for occupational health practitioners such as occupational physicians, nurses, and safety engineers. It may also be useful to health and safety advisors, health care administrators, managers and to medical students." "The book covers occupational risks to health care and dental staff in contact with patients, and to those in supporting roles, such as laboratory personnel. Its 46 chapters deal with a wide range of biological, chemical, physical and psychosocial hazards."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Subject Health facilities -- Safety measures.
Medical personnel -- Diseases -- Prevention.
Occupational diseases.
Health -- Personnel management.
Occupational health services.
Medical personnel -- Health and hygiene.
Occupational Diseases.
Occupational Exposure.
Occupational Health Services.
Medical personnel
Health Personnel.
Author Hasselhorn, Hans-Martin.
Toomingas, Allan.
Lagerström, Monica.
LC no. 99040681
ISBN 0444503358