Here you will find all the articles, Toolkit items and Q&As relating to Infection control.
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Articles
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New guidance safe handling of sharps
Martin Hodgson looks at the updated guidance on safe handling of sharps in adult social care.
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Free article: Managing body fluid spillages
Martin Hodgson takes a timely look at how to manage body fluid spillages.
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National cleaning standards: do you shape up?
This article is a timely reminder of the cleaning standards and provides you with a tool to help audit your performance.
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Infection control: updated code of practice
Martin Hodgson looks at the new Hygiene Code on infection control.
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Sharps safety and the new Sharps Regulations
Martin Hodgson looks at sharps safety and new Sharps Regulations that came into force recently.
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Free article: Managing the risk of E. coli
Suzanne Averill explains E. coli and looks at preventative measures, outbreak management and treatment for individuals.
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Free article: Blood-borne viruses and occupational exposure
How to prevent transmission of blood-borne viruses in the workplace.
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Free article: Managing an outbreak of norovirus
Suzanne Averill explains how effective infection control can help prevent the spread of norovirus.
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Free article: The disposal of clinical waste
Clinical waste management is a complex and fast-changing area. Martin Hodgson explains how to make sure your procedures meet the regulations.
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Legionella in care homes
Find out how to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease in your care setting.
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Free article: Handling and disposing of sharps
Sharps can cause serious injury and infection if not managed correctly. Suzanne Averill explains how you can reduce the risk of accidents.
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Free article: Care for the patient with MRSA and C. difficile
Find out how to reduce the risk of MRSA and C. difficile infection in your care setting.
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Free article: Infection outbreak control
Find out how to control an outbreak of infection at your care setting.
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Infection prevention - micro-organisms
Find out how micro-organisms thrive, and discover some practical measures to prevent the spread of infection.
Toolkit
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Checklist – Body fluids spillage audit tool (all providers)
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Handout - Infection control requirements of the Hygiene Code
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Checklist - Clinical waste audit tool
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Handout - Step by step guide to E.coli
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Checklist - Legionella controls (care homes and healthcare)
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Policy - Sharps handling and waste
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Flowchart - Immediate action following a sharps accident
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Factsheet - clostridium difficule
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Form - Body fluids spillage checklist and audit tool
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Checklist - Clinical waste audit tool
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Form - infection control action plan template
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Checklist - Infection prevention and control evidence
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