Guidance Scabies
Scabies Expert Advisory Group consensus on clinical, environmental, Infection Prevention and Control and contact tracing parameters for scabies
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Algorithm 1: Management of outbreaks of classical scabies in a Residential Care Facility (RCF)
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Algorithm 2: Management of outbreaks of scabies in congregate non-healthcare settings
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Algorithm 3: Management of outbreaks of scabies in complex domestic settings
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Management of Infectious Disease in Childcare Facilities and Other Childcare Settings
UNDER REVIEW - REQUIRES UPDATING as of 22/03/2024. For the most up to date information on immunisation guidelines including the Primary Childhood Schedule please refer to the National Immunisation Office (NIO) and NIAC Websites: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/ https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/ https://www.rcpi.ie/Healthcare-Leadership/NIAC/Immunisation-Guidelines-for-Ireland This guidance document is intended primarily for use by Managers and Owners of Childcare Facilities as a resource for simple guidance on the basic principles of prevention and control of the common infections encountered among children in such facilities. It provides a valuable compilation of legislation as it applies to managing the threat of infectious disease. It is also intended as a resource for those professionals with responsibility for managing infections in childcare facilities.
31, May 2012
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Management of Infectious Disease in Schools
Please note: Go to the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland on the HSE website for the most up to date information on immunisation schedule in Ireland: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/guidelines/ . This guidance is also available in Irish.
04, Dec 2015
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