Particular Infectious Conditions

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

9.1    Mandatory procedures will be as described in the preceding paragraphs, except that:

• Staff with psoriasis, eczema or other exfoliating skin conditions should not undertake personal care tasks
• Baths/showers also used by people other than the person with MRSA must be thoroughly cleaned after use with a neutral general purpose detergent
• A disposable apron must be worn when handling bed linen, moving the person or helping them dress (i.e. in circumstances when the organism could transfer on to clothing and be carried to another person)
• After each personal care contact, hands must be carefully cleaned according to the hand washing protocol

Hepatitis B

9.2    Mandatory procedures will be the same as for MRSA but additionally, staff and people who might be reasonably expected to be exposed to hepatitis B (especially those working with adults and children with learning disabilities) will be offered vaccination against Hepatitis B. This should be sought from the individual’s own GP or from the county council Occupational Health Unit.

Other infectious conditions

9.3    In addition to the paragraphs relating to MRSA and hepatitis B, staff must follow any advice relating to particular situations offered by an individual’s GP or community nurse.

9.4    Guidance on pandemic flu arrangements can be found at: SHE-Guidance-G041-Infection-Control-July-2023.pdf