Infection Control · Microbiology

Which vaccine is most appropriate for healthcare workers to reduce the risk of a major blood-borne exposure infection?

  1. Disregard it because infection control is solely the UAP's responsibility
  2. Remind the UAP to perform hand hygiene and document the incident
  3. Report the UAP to administration and recommend immediate termination
  4. Simply document the observation in the record and take no further action
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Correct answer: Remind the UAP to perform hand hygiene and document the incident

Hepatitis B is a blood-borne pathogen; vaccinating healthcare workers reduces the occupational risk.

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