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Guidance roundup: recent guidance from the Department of Health PVL guidance
22nd August 2008 - The Department of Health has issued new guidance for healthcare professionals for the recognition, investigation and management of PVL-Staphylococcus aureus (PVLSA) cases...
Ambulance guidance for reducing infection
29th August 2008 - The Department of Health has issued guidance for ambulance and others in the pre-hospital environment. The guidance explains how the risk of infection can be reduced by adhering to best practice in:
- Hand hygiene
- The use of personal protective equipment
- Aseptic technique
- Working in the pre-hospital environment
Going further faster II: Applying the learning to reduce HCAI and improve cleanliness
29th August 2008 - This guide is a summary of the key interventions that will enable organisations to prioritise efforts and maximise impact. It reflects the accumulated learning, evidence and good practice on the critical actions that NHS trusts can take...
Reminder regarding Scottish guidance for pandemic flu
3rd September 2008 - The NHS is in the process of preparing for a possible outbreak of pandemic flu. The Scottish Framework for Responding to an Influenza Pandemic sets out the Scottish Government's strategic approach to dealing with an influenza pandemic...
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