[COCKS Joanne M (SVHM)]

Hi Michael

We do BCG bladder installation here. The staff involved in this are offered testing every year – Mantoux tests are generally performed, however if the staff member has a history of a large reaction, we offer Quantiferon Gold .

The requirement for staff testing are written in the policy for Administration of Intravesical BCG.

Hope this helps

Regards
Jo
Joanne Cocks
Infection Control Coordinator
St. Vincent’s Health

Thanks for all who have replied so far. I just need to clarify my question a bit.

I need to specifically know if any other organisations have a specific health surveillance program for staff handling BCG used for bladder instillations. Whilst knowing whether all HCW’s are screening for TB is useful, I have been advised that we should have a specific health surveillance program for staff who handle BCG (specifically the reconstitution of the freeze dried powder and the administration of the solution). Does anyone out there have any such a program? If so, how frequently do you conduct Mantoux on this group of staff?

If anyone has any comment or opinion on this form of health surveillance I would also be very interested.

Thanks
Michael

Michael Wishart | GPH – Infection Control Coordinator

GPH – Quality & Safety Unit (Infection Control) | Greenslopes Private Hospital
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For those ICP’s involved in staff health, I am interested in knowing how many organisations offer routine Mantoux screening to staff involved in BCG instillations / immunotherapy. If you do offer routine Mantoux for this group of staff, how frequently are they performed?

Any comments or opinions appreciated!!

Thanks
Michael

Michael Wishart | GPH – Infection Control Coordinator

GPH – Quality & Safety Unit (Infection Control) | Greenslopes Private Hospital
Newdegate St, Greenslopes QLD 4120
t: 07 3394 7919 | f: 07 3394 7985
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