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A new specification for cleanliness is in development by the Department of Health, National Patient Safety Agency and BSI
The health sector must be familiar with and take action against the risks of legionella, says the Health and Safety Executive
Compliance with the Health and Social Care Act means healthcare providers can’t be complacent when it comes to infection prevention
While there have been some significant reductions in infection rates, for real benefits, infection control must stay top of the agenda
Hands are one of the main ways that infections can be spread, so keeping clean is essential, says the National Patient Safety Agency
Are you at risk of a fatal outbreak? asks Helen Clarke from Radio-Tech Ltd
Diane Gilmore of the Association for Perioperative Practice looks at government guidelines on HCAIs
It is essential that organisations know their responsibilities when it comes to legionella prevention in order to avoid prosecution
Legionella Control International’s précis of the Department of Health’s HTM 04 will act as a useful tool
With high levels of HCAIs, and issues of corporate manslaughter and patient choice waiting in the wings, Trust Boards should be sitting up and listening to their cleaners, argues Emma Kilbane
The role of the perioperative practitioner is to ensure that they deliver a high standard of patient care by providing a safe perioperative environment. One of the key components of this principle is infection control
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Diane Gilmour of The Association for Perioperative Practice explains the Code of Practice for infection prevention
Legionnella solutions consultant Stephen Boyce from Radio-Tech discusses ways to combat legionella bacteria in the health service
The Association for Perioperative Practice discusses the changes to decontamination services and the reactions so far
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