Tip of the week: Celebrate hepatitis month by ensuring your workforce is protected
Infection Control Weekly Monitor, May 12, 2010
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month with May 19 marked as World Hepatitis Day, giving healthcare workers and infection preventionists a reason to review policies related to employee vaccination, documentation, and exposure treatment methods.
Click here for some guidance on requirements for healthcare worker protection against hepatitis B and C.
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