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We are more aware of infection control than ever before. Covid, flu, mpox, though below their peak, are still around and we can’t get complacent. Here are some top tips for infection control in your building
Following numerous recent reports on the threat posed by antimicrobial resistant drugs, Health Business examines the recent deal the NHS made with Pharma to kickstart the development of drugs to fight hospital superbugs
As the World Health Organisation has recently claimed that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the top 10 public health threats facing humanity, Health Business examines their recent report into vaccination to fight AMR
Dr. Stephanie Taylor discusses the need to ensure hospitals have a humidity level so that viruses cannot spread
Infection prevention must be the cornerstone of our approach to tackling antimicrobial resistance, says Pat Cattini
Veronica Johnson Roffey explains how it is only by staff, patients and visitors working together that healthcare environments can win the fight to reduce HCAIs
The Infection Prevention Society elaborates on why effective hand washing, as well as a few other simple measures, can make all the difference in preventing winter infections.
Dr. Michail Karavolos explains how to reduce HCAIs through more innovative property and estate solutions
The Copper Development Association highlights some of the most interesting findings of a recent Internal Medicine Review paper
Dr Andy Nichols discusses the importance of maintaining effective clinical waste management within the NHS
Dr Neil Wigglesworth outlines the importance of infection prevention measures when implementing hospital design plans
Derek Butler, chair of MRSA Action UK, discusses the importance of returning to the basics of hygiene as technology and bacterium speedily evolve
Mona Guckian Fisher, president of the Association for Perioperative Practice, looks at the before, during and after of surgical equipment safety
Bryony Samuel, of the Copper Development Association, discusses the latest information on the use of copper surfaces to boost infection prevention and control in hospitals
The Health Foundation outlines what has been learned from infection prevention and control work carried out over the last 15 years in hospitals in England.
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