Adherence to self-quarantine recommendations during an outbreak of norovirus infection

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009 Sep;30(9):896-9. doi: 10.1086/598346.

Abstract

A large norovirus outbreak affecting hospital patients and staff occurred during the winter of 2007. We administered a survey to affected staff to evaluate adherence to social distancing recommendations. Of the 102 survey respondents, 74 (73%) completed self-quarantine. Staff adherence was similar regardless of job responsibility. Incomplete adherence to recommendations could potentially accelerate and prolong infectious disease outbreaks.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Caliciviridae Infections / epidemiology
  • Caliciviridae Infections / prevention & control
  • Caliciviridae Infections / virology
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Cross Infection / virology
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Gastroenteritis / epidemiology
  • Gastroenteritis / prevention & control*
  • Gastroenteritis / virology
  • Guideline Adherence*
  • Hospitals, Veterans
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Norovirus*
  • North Carolina
  • Personnel, Hospital*
  • Quarantine*
  • Self Care
  • Surveys and Questionnaires