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Emma Goodier, Infection Prevention and Control nurse at Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust, shares her team’s experience in the area of infection prevention
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The subject of risk management in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and the like is probably beyond the competence of the average fire risk assessor, says the Association for Specialist Fire Protection
In the wake of a flurry of announcements from government, Alan Aldridge, executive director of ESTA, asks what impact they may have on energy management in the health sector
With a warm welcome, fine food and drink, and venues to suit all budgets and tastes, Scotland is the perfect place for your conference, meeting, incentive and event management needs
The kitchens, wards and retail outlets at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton have been recognised by the Food Standards Agency for their impeccable health, safety and hygiene standards
In a tough economy like the one we’re experiencing right now, there are many reasons why vouchers and pre-paid solutions are the smart choice for incentivising the people in your organisation
With initiatives like its Hospital Parking Charter and special interest groups, the British Parking Association strives to raise parking standards in the healthcare environment
With an estimated third of accidents involving people at work, it’s vital that employers get their policy in order and make staff aware of the risks, says RoSPA
We look back at what happened during the recent Naidex National, and also forward towards Naidex Scotland in Glasgow and Nadiex South in London, both taking place later this year
The World Health Organisation’s SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands day took place earlier this month, reminding us about the importance of hand hygiene to help bring down infection rates
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has introduced a range of simple measures and new technologies to improve hygiene and combat healthcare associated infections
Through increased investment in infrastructure and the introduction of a wide mix of dining, accommodation, entertainment and cultural offerings, seaside towns today rival even the most popular of conferencing cities
Alan Lewin of ServiceMaster Clean examines common causes of air pollution and explains how you can improve air quality in buildings for a healthier indoor working environment for staff
Dietitians are essential in ensuring the population achieves better nutritional status against the bleak backdrop of declining public health, says Esther Avery of the British Dietetic Association
‘L£AN & green’ was the theme for the HCA’s 2011 National Conference, which demonstrated how and why we all need to be doing more for less without affecting food or service quality
Regular and effective cleaning can help in the battle against infection, however, increasing the use of cleaning and disinfecting products is not necessarily the right way to go – unless they’re green
Is a blinkered approach to crisis planning putting the health and social care sector at risk? Ruth Spellman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute, investigates
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Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
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