Primary Care Staff Good hand hygiene; refer to the organisations Hand Hygiene Policy. Use an aseptic non touch technique when redressing wounds. Where there is a risk of contact with non-intact skin, blood and/or bodily fluids; gloves and an apron must be worn and disposed of into the correct waste stream, refer to the organisations PPE and waste policies. Equipment used when performing dressing changes must be single use. Good communication is essential in ensuring a safe discharge/transfer of care of patients with PVL-SA 12: Equality and Diversity The organisation aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of the service, population and workforces, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others. 13: Monitoring and Review This guidance will be reviewed in 3 years or in light of organisational or legislative changes. 14: Further Guidance Health Protection Agency (2008) Guidance on the diagnosis and management of PVL associated Staphylococcus aureus infections (PVL-SA) in England. Health Protection Scotland (2014) Interim Advice for the Diagnosis and Management of PVL associated Staphylococcus aureus infections (PVL-S aureus). 15: References Public Health England (2013) Assessment of risk to close contacts of pateints with lower respiratory tract infection due to Panton Valentine Leukocidin-positive staphylococcus aureus in England. Enhanced case and household contact protocol. Version 1.3 16: Appendices Appendix 1: PVL Management: Quick Reference Guide
Primary Care Staff Good hand hygiene; refer to the organisations Hand Hygiene Policy. Use an aseptic non touch technique when redressing wounds. Where there is a risk of contact with non-intact skin, blood and/or bodily fluids; gloves and an apron must be worn and disposed of into the correct waste stream, refer to the organisations PPE and waste policies. Equipment used when performing dressing changes must be single use. Good communication is essential in ensuring a safe discharge/transfer of care of patients with PVL-SA 12: Equality and Diversity The organisation aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of the service, population and workforces, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others. 13: Monitoring and Review This guidance will be reviewed in 3 years or in light of organisational or legislative changes. 14: Further Guidance Health Protection Agency (2008) Guidance on the diagnosis and management of PVL associated Staphylococcus aureus infections (PVL-SA) in England. Health Protection Scotland (2014) Interim Advice for the Diagnosis and Management of PVL associated Staphylococcus aureus infections (PVL-S aureus). 15: References Public Health England (2013) Assessment of risk to close contacts of pateints with lower respiratory tract infection due to Panton Valentine Leukocidin-positive staphylococcus aureus in England. Enhanced case and household contact protocol. Version 1.3 16: Appendices Appendix 1: PVL Management: Quick Reference Guide