Varicella Zoster Infection for Health Care Workers CA4015 V5
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1.1 To ensure compliance with the Professional Letter PL Chief Medical Officer CMO 2003 8: Chickenpox Varicella immunisation for Health Care Workers HCWs .
1.2 To provide guidance on the management of staff when in contact with a case of Chickenpox or shingles.
1.3 To support and advise the Trust in its commitment to protecting the health of its employees and protecting patients
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191KbClinical Guidelines
This guideline has been approved by the Trust's Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel as an aid to the diagnosis and management of relevant patients and clinical circumstances. Not every patient or situation fits neatly into a standard guideline scenario and the guideline must be interpreted and applied in practice in the light of prevailing clinical circumstances, the diagnostic and treatment options available and the professional judgement, knowledge and expertise of relevant clinicians. It is advised that the rationale for any departure from relevant guidance should be documented in the patient's case notes.The Trust's guidelines are made publicly available as part of the collective endeavour to continuously improve the quality of healthcare through sharing medical experience and knowledge. The Trust accepts no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misapplication of this document.