Advantages | Challenges |
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• 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. |