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. 2018 Sep 27;18:484. doi: 10.1186/s12879-018-3404-2

Table 2.

Identified advantages and challenges, during our mass staff screen

Advantages Challenges
 • Epidemiology outbreak investigation - determining the most likely source.
 • Protect the health, safety and welfare of patients, HCWs and their families.
 • Raises awareness among HCWs.
 • Improves knowledge.
 • Improves infection control compliance among HCWs.
• Testing cost.
• Time and operational cost for related departments.
• Fear of stigmatisation if confidentiality and anonymity protection fails.
• Psychological pressure and qualms of conscience among HCWs.
• Easeless, anxiety for family safety.