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Update to Aspergillus spp and Pneumocystis jirovecii information in Appendix 11
02 Feb 2017
A footnote has been added to Appendix 11 for Aspergillus spp. and Pneumocystis jirovecii.
These organisms do not pose a risk to immunocompetent staff therefore fluid resistant surgical face maks will only be required as per SICPs.
Further information can be found in the Staff Information leaflets
Aspergillus http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/ic/resourcedetail.aspx?id=1591
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/ic/resourcedetail.aspx?id=3076