The infection control nurse wants to decrease the number of health care professionals who contract viral hepatitis at work. Which actions does the nurse initiate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Strengthen policies related to consistent use of Standard Precautions.
b. Mandate hepatitis vaccination for workers in high-risk areas.
c. Implement a needleless system for IV therapy.
d. Reduce the number of "sharps" needed for client care where possible.
e. Provide postexposure prophylaxis in a timely manner.
A, C, D, E
Nurses should always use Standard Precautions for client care, and policies should reflect this. Needleless systems and reduction of sharps can help prevent hepatitis. Postexposure prophylaxis should be provided immediately. All health care workers should receive the hepatitis vaccinations that are available.
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