Abstract Background Healthcare aides (HCAs) are the primary caregivers for vulnerable
older persons. They have many titles and are largely unregulated, which contributes to their …

This report contains CDC guidance that augments the 2011 recommendations of the
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for evaluating hepatitis B protection …

The increasing devolution of healthcare towards community care has meant that the
management of many conditions is conducted within the home either by community nurses …

Objectives In countries with ageing populations, home care (HC) aides are among the
fastest growing jobs. There are few quantitative studies of HC occupational safety and health …

A nurse inserts an IV A personal care attendant helps a quadriplegic bathe and get dressed.
A nanny reads a bedtime story to soothe a child to sleep. Every day, workers like these …

Many work activities include hazards to workers, and among these biological risk is
particularly important, mostly because of different types of exposure, contact with highly …

Background Home care (HC) aide is the fastest growing occupation, yet job hazards are
under‐studied. This study documents the context of HC aide work, characterizes …

Abstract In the United States, home health care (HHC) is a rapidly growing industry and
home infusion therapy is a rapidly growing market. HHC can present substantial …

Home care aides (HCAs) provide housekeeping and personal care services to help older
clients remain in the community. However, little is known about the health of HCAs, who …

Background Home healthcare is one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States.
Percutaneous injuries from sharp medical devices (sharps) are a source of bloodborne …