This report discusses the investigation of a hepatitis B virus (HBV) outbreak in an assisted living facility. The outbreak occurred because of the staff’s use of unsafe practices, including sharing reusable fingerstick lancing devices approved for single patient use only, and shared use of blood glucose meters without cleaning and disinfection between patients.
Audiences:
Health Planners
Focus Area:
Viral Hepatitis
Topics/Subjects:
Transmission
Subjects:
Disease Transmission
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
Report
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