Journal article
Universal precautions to prevent HIV transmission to health care workers: an economic analysis.
Abstract
The universal precautions recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, for the prevention of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission to health care workers are widely accepted, despite little documentation of their effectiveness and efficiency. We reviewed the evidence on the risk of HIV transmission to hospital workers and the effectiveness of the universal precautions. We also evaluated the costs of implementing …
Authors
Stock SR; Gafni A; Bloch RF
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 142, No. 9, pp. 937–946
Publication Date
May 1, 1990
ISSN
0820-3946