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Hi Beth,
At STV Melbourne we require symptomatic staff to remain away from work until 48 hours after last symptoms (mainly diarrhoea) has ceased. Historically in our residential facilities, management have required symptomatic staff to supply a clearance certificate from their G.P. As a rule staff use their own sick leave. If they do not have sufficient sick leave available then the manager of the area (NUM) is encouraged to make an arrangement with the H.R. Department. We do not routinely process staff sick leave as work cover as this may be more expensive in the long run as any claims may impact on insurance premiums.
But of course the Infection Control component of the advice is really limited to the staff remaining away from work with a 48 hour symptom free period. How staff are paid and by who is not an Infection Control issue is it? I would recommend that the managers of the areas affected need to make those decisions.
Kind regards.
John Greenough
Infection Control Consultant
St. Vincent’s Health
PO Box 2900
Fitzroy 3065
Telephone:
SVH (03) 9288 2020
SGHS (03) 9816 0632
Good afternoon
I am interested in knowing how various health services or facilities managed staff who become ill during a gastroenteritis (norovirus) outbreak.
How long are symptomatic staff recommended to stay off duty?
What type of leave do they take whilst symptomatic and recovering?
If it is deemed a work related illness, what are the parameters/definitions used for this?
Is there a variation in recommendations according to the type and place of employment in the health service?
Thank you
Beth
Beth Bint
CNC Infection Control
The Wollongong Hospital
M: 0458 230 562
e beth.bint@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Infection Management and Control Service (IMACS)
Level 1, Lawson House
The Wollongong Hospital
LMB 8808
SCMC NSW 2521
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