Healthcare worker compliance with nosocomial tuberculosis control policies.
To determine compliance with nosocomial tuberculosis control measures, 541 healthcare worker observations were made for 52 patients placed in respiratory isolation. Sixty-four total violations were noted, of which 45% occurred in physicians in training. Overall compliance with tuberculosis control measures appeared to be good, but additional educational efforts are warranted.
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California, San Diego Medical Center, 92103, USA.
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D002140:California; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D010356:Patient Isolation; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000517:prevention & control*