Assessing workplace infectious illness management in Australian workplaces

Hansen, Stephanie; Zimmerman, Peta-Anne; Mortel, Thea F van de

doi:10.1016/j.idh.2016.12.005

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“…Similar results were obtained in non-healthcare workplaces around Australia where employees were reasonably knowledgeable about basic infection prevention measures (such as good hand hygiene and equipment cleaning), but were unaware of its true effectiveness and appropriateness in their specific workplaces. 44 …”

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Community pharmacy response to infection control during COVID-19. A cross-sectional survey

Sum¹,

Ow²

2021

Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy

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Pharmacies have been practicing innovative infection control measures during COVID-19. This article seeks to explore the current activities undertaken across various community pharmacy settings in relation to the safety of the workplace environment for staff and patients. Methods An online cross-sectional survey was conducted in Australia during the COVID-19 outbreak from 1st to 30 th April 2020, addressing community pharmacist's awareness and response to infection and sanitation control. Results A total of 137 pharmacists took part in the survey. Regular cleaning took place in the pharmacy, but the use of gloves while cleaning was not regularly practice (48.18%). In addition, only 46.72% of respondents reported observing script baskets being cleaned and disinfected. About one-third (37.96%) of pharmacists were aware of the two-step cleaning and disinfecting process, with only 18.98% of pharmacist practicing such cleaning procedures. More than half of surveyed pharmacists reported having difficulty keeping up with pharmacy practice and infection control guidelines during the pandemic. Conclusion This study demonstrates that the majority of pharmacists are not fully aware of the proper infection control measures needed in a community pharmacy setting. Pharmacists must play a bigger role in infection control measures to ensure staff and public health safety.

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Community pharmacy response to infection control during COVID-19. A cross-sectional survey

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Ow²

2021

Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy

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“…Moreover, additional productivity is lost among workers who attend the workplace while ill [30]. Ill workers are less effective at work than those who are healthy, and it has been speculated that costs associated with ill workers attending the workplace may be higher than costs related to sick leave [32]. Given the prevelance of respiratory infections and their impact on productivity, developing strategies to reduce the incidence of these infections would be likley to appeal to employers.…”

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Vitamin D and upper respiratory tract infections in young active males exposed to cold environments

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Fitzgerald²,

Malczewska-Lenczowska³

et al. 2021

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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“…1 The impact on costs and productivity in organizations in which workers have infectious disease (ID) is substantial. 2 This could be exacerbated when agents of organizations do not understand or are "not aware of current evidence regarding workplace infection prevention and control". 2(p.12) It further underlines the importance of identifying and employing effective strategies.…”

Section: Infectious Diseasementioning

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Infectious Disease: Protecting Workers and Organizations-The Role of Compensation & Benefits

Martin

Lopez

Flannery³

et al. 2020

Compensation & Benefits Review

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Infectious diseases at work can be endemic such as seasonal influenza and emerging such as the novel coronavirus 2019. Infectious diseases have an impact on employees and other types of workers. Compensation and benefits professionals are often at the forefront of preventing workplace infections, addressing workplace infections, and ensuring the continuity of talent when workplace outbreaks and business shutdowns occur. This article provides an overview of pertinent laws, key compensation decisions, and ways to refocus existing benefit programs to meet the challenge of not only just safety, health, and wellness but also infection prevention and control.

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Assessing workplace infectious illness management in Australian workplaces

Cited by 8 publications

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Community pharmacy response to infection control during COVID-19. A cross-sectional survey

Community pharmacy response to infection control during COVID-19. A cross-sectional survey

Vitamin D and upper respiratory tract infections in young active males exposed to cold environments

Infectious Disease: Protecting Workers and Organizations-The Role of Compensation & Benefits

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