Medical Surveillance Program and Training Program 醫學監視計畫及人員訓練計畫 解答

Which of the following is NOT the objectives of a medical surveillance program?

• To prevent and detect illnesses related to the exposure of personnel to pathogens or toxins
• To provide a response mechanism
• To efficiently identify and treat a potential infection or intoxication before serious injury, disease, or public transmissions occur
• To understand the general health conditions of personnel

Which of the following is NOT an element that forms a medical surveillance program?

• Monitoring of Laboratory exposures and laboratory acquired infections/intoxications (LAIs)
• Pre-placement medical evaluation
• Insurance premiums
• Post-exposure response plan

Vaccinations form a part of a medical surveillance program. Which of the following about vaccinations is INCORRECT?

• The availability of vaccines or other prophylaxis should be evaluated
• Vaccinations should be offered to personnel as required prior to commencing work with a pathogen
• Periodic testing of antibody titres should be conducted post-vaccination
• Vaccination is a personal choice and there is no other measures available in case of rejection to necessary vaccinations by personnel

Who of the following is NOT the intended audience of a training program?

• New personnel
• Existing personnel
• Contractors who need access to containment zones
• Couriers

What is the first step in developing an effective training program?

• A training needs assessment
• Design of instructional programs
• Determination of instructional objectives
• Implementation of training

Which of the following is NOT a potential reason for the decline in the incidence of LAIs?

• Under-reporting
• Improved design of containment facilities
• Enhanced biosafety practices
• Decreased utilization rates

Which of the following about training evaluation and records is INCORRECT?

• Pre- and post-training tests are helpful tools for measuring whether the learning objectives were achieved
• A variety of methoods can be used to evaluate the learning effectiveness
• All training records should be kept up to date
• There is no need for a training program review or update if no change occurs in operational procedures

Which of the following does NOT warrant an update to a medical surveillance program?

• Introduction of different pathogens
• Implementation of new procedures or activities
• Six-month routine reviews
• All of the above

Which of the following about biosecurity training  is INCORRECT?

• Biosecurity training is required for all personnel in the laboratory
• The training includes security policies and responding to an alarm
• The loss or compromise of passwords is not a part of biosecurity training
• Policies concerning access to BSATs is part of the training

What should the supervisor do in the event of unexpected work absences by high-containment laboratory personnel?

• Contact the person to determine if the absence is due to an illness
• Leave the person alone because it is his/her privacy
• Immediately notify the Institutional Biosafety Committee
• Wait a few days and see