[Answered]: SECTION 2: [50] QUESTION 1: (50) Read the…

SECTION 2: [50] QUESTION 1: (50) Read the following case study and answer the questions that follow: Healthcare workers, who are increasing in number in the South African workforce, are at risk of tuberculosis from their occupational activity and from exposure as members of communities with a high HIV and tuberculosis disease burden. Local epidemiologic studies are limited, but suggest rising occupational risk, which includes the risk of contracting multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. One such study is a provincial audit of administrative compliance with occupational health and safety requirements relevant to the protection of staff from tuberculosis in the Western Cape. This audit has revealed substantial gaps. Besides infection control and prevention measures, protection of healthcare workers requires an integrated management system that incorporates commitment from top management. This should be comprehensive, locally appropriate and practicable policies with appropriate training. Other shortcomings were continued surveillance, and the provision of comprehensive occupational health services to healthcare workers. 1.1 Discuss, with examples the organisational aspects that will need to be improved in the Department of Health. (30) 1.2 “Employee involvement is critical for the success of the Department of Health.”, Critically analyse this statement providing examples from your workplace to support your answer. (20)