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Episode 13 - Infection Control - Protect the patient, protect yourself
In this episode, Michelle explores the two-way risk of infection in optometric practice with Dr Conor Meehan. A real life case study of a workplace acquired ocular infection follows, and we hear from Ophthalmologist Arijit Mitra, who reminds the listener of the potential consequences in any lapse of infection prevention and control.
Effective infection prevention and control is protection for both practitioner and patient and for the last 18 months, the focus of attention has been very much on the prevention of transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This podcast reminds practitioners of how to reduce the risk from this and other respiratory viruses as well as other pathogens that could be encountered when working in optometric practice. The COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over and as the UK approaches the winter season, good hygiene has never been more important.
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Last published: June 2022
Lian K, Napper G, Stapleton F, Kiely P (2017) Infection control guidelines for optometrists. Clinical and Experimental Optometry; 100:4, pp 341-356
Fernandes P, OYong K, Terashita D (2020) Understanding Infection Prevention Practices in Optometry Clinics. Optom Vis Sci; 97(1), pp 24-27