Journal of Oncology Translational Research

Hemant Vira

Publications

• Research Article
  Staff Perceptions, Awareness and Compliance to Safety: A Survey of Occupational Hazards in a Cancer Centre
  Author(s): Chital Naresh, Vivek Bhat, Preeti Chavan, Prashant Bhat and Hemant ViraChital Naresh, Vivek Bhat, Preeti Chavan, Prashant Bhat and Hemant Vira
  
  Background: The commonly encountered hazards in a healthcare setup include biological (infectious) hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, environmental hazards, and psychological hazards. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey of work related occupational hazards amongst the full time staff from various work areas and to assess the awareness, perceptions and levels of compliance to universal precautions and bio-safety measures.Methods: A pre-structured questionnaire was developed based on literature survey and was distributed amongst staff from various work areas of the hospital viz. diagnostic laboratories, department of transfusion medicine and nursing department. Scales were based on standard methods.Results: Responses were obtained from 66 participants (18 men, 48 women). Most respondents were nurses (57.5.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2476-2261.1000128

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