MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'infection control'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028215&cid=t_151885_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcdc-outlines-infection-prevention-in-outpatient-settings%2F2011.07.14 jQ(document).ready(function(){jQ('.bannerad').html("");jQ('#healthy_vision').parent().parent().parent().hide();});As healthcare professionals, we must recognize our responsibility to protect patients – care should not provide any avenue for the transmission of infections. By working together, we can ensure infection prevention practices are understood and followed by all, during every patient visit. Healthcare continues to transition to settings outside the hospital, and efforts to prevent infections must extend to all settings where patients receive care. Today, CDC is pleased to present the Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care. a summary guide of infection prevention recommendations for outpatient settings. Although these recommendat... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028215 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:00:41 +0100 5028215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968485&cid=t_151885_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fis-your-cell-phone-carrying-bacteria%2F2011.06.26 Alright doctors, time to give up the cell phones. (Never mind that there has not been a study linking cell phones and hospital acquired infections). From the American Journal of Infection Control: A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine bacterial colonization on the mobile phones (MPs) used by patients, patients’ companions, visitors, and health care workers (HCWs). Significantly higher rates of pathogens (39.6% vs 20.6%, respectively; P = .02) were found in MPs of patients’ (n = 48) versus the HCWs’ (n = 12). There were also more multidrug pathogens in the patents’ MPs including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella spp, high-level aminoglycoside-resistant Enterococcus spp, ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968485 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0100 4968485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600492&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Fnursing-times-2011-vol-107-no-6%2F This study reveals how specific hand hygiene products boost patients’ handwashing. Contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Hand Hygiene, Infection Control, Patient Preference (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600492 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:28:18 +0100 4600492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565904&cid=t_151885_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpreventing-hospital-acquired-infections-patients-must-be-safety-partners%2F2011.03.09 This is a guest post by Dr. Julia Hallisy. Serious infections are becoming more prevalent and more virulent both in our hospitals and in our communities. The numbers are staggering: 1.7 million people will suffer from a hospital-acquired infections each year and almost 100,000 will die as a result. When our late daughter, Kate, was diagnosed with an aggressive eye cancer in 1989 at five months of age, our life became consumed by doctor visits, MRI scans, radiation treatments, chemotherapy — and fear. My husband and I assumed that our fight was against the ravages of cancer, but almost eight years later we faced another life-threatening challenge we never counted on — a hospital-acquired infection. In 1997, Kate was infected with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRS... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565904 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:00:43 +0100 4565904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473014&cid=t_151885_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2FypbSYCPGb9s%2F Human hands – a marvel of masterful design. With them we reach, grasp, work, and create. With them we comfort, arouse, touch, and heal. Their tasks can be elegant, complex, or dirty, and in the case of healthcare, are often all three. This is a reminder and a plea to wash your marvelous, elegant, healing hands. When you don’t your touch may well bring harm, even death. Save lives with soap. (Source: MSSPNexus Blog) MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473014 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:43:07 +0100 4473014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3980792&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F17%2Fnursing-times-2010-vol-106-no-36%2F This article outlines the development of satellite roles in an infection control team which has resulted in the a reduced in healthcare associated infections, improved clinical practice and patient satisfaction. Contact the Library for a copy of this article Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Acute Services, Infection Control (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3980792 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:45:33 +0100 3980792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965537&cid=t_151885_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2FdJesxG33Qyg%2F Are you struggling with improving handwashing compliance in your hospital? There are some simple steps organizatons can take that may help improve compliance with this important but basic infection control technique. The Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare has put together a list of Handwashing Factors and Solutions, which is based on first-hand observation in multiple healthcare settings by Joint Commission surveyors. The Center for Transforming Healthcare is making their findings available for free to any organization interested in using them.  Click here for a free copy of  Handwashing Factors and Solutions. (Source: MSSPNexus Blog) MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965537 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:37:45 +0100 3965537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942791&cid=t_151885_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpatient-safety-video-hand-hygiene-saves-lives%2F2010.09.07 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has produced a patient safety video about the importance of handwashing for hospital patients and their healthcare providers. The instructional piece entitled “Hand Hygiene Saves Lives” is available for hospitals to offer their newly-admitted patients. I think everyone should watch and learn: Source: CDC-TV (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942791 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00:57 +0100 3942791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644715&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F09%2Farchives-of-surgery-2010-vol-145-no-3%2F contents page Fade Fave: Effect of Chlorhexidine Whole-Body Bathing on Hospital-Acquired Infections Among Trauma Patients Fade Skinny: Aims to demonstrate whether daily bathing with cloths impregnated with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate will decrease colonization of resistant bacteria and reduce the rates of health care–associated infections in critically injured patients. Finds daily bathing of trauma patients with cloths impregnated with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate is associated with a decreased rate of colonization by MRSA and Acinetobacter and lower rates of catheter-related bloodstream infection and MRSA VAP. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Hospital ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644715 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:27:55 +0100 3644715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644718&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F08%2Fweekly-publication-of-hospital-data-on-mrsa-bacteraemias-and-c-difficile-infections%2F Title: Weekly publication of Hospital data on MRSA bacteraemias and C. Difficile infections Skinny: Dear Colleague Letter from Rt Hon Andrew Lansley CBE, Secretary of State for Health. He announces the weekly publication of data on MRSA bacteraemias and C. Difficile infections for all hospitals in England. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 2p. Published: 07/06/10 Filed under: Grey Literature, Hospitals, Infection Control, NHS, Quality, Statistical Data Tagged: Clostridium Difficile, Dear Colleague Letters, Grey Literature, Hospitals, Infection Control, MRSA, Statistical Data (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644718 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:44:40 +0100 3644718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420623&cid=t_151885_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fosaps-new-website%2F Annapolis, MD:  March 29, 2010 – The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has launched a new website at www.osap.org. The OSAP website is the gateway for accessing up-to-the-minute research-based information on infection control and safety in dentistry.  The site features charts, checklists, training tools, continuing education programs, news summaries, and more. Much of the content is available to the public, but OSAP members are able to access special content and features. A new social networking capability allows OSAP members to connect with each other, as well as follow the organization on Facebook and Twitter, view photos and videos on Flickr and YouTube, and subscribe to the RSS feed. A Safety Mall offers products and services relating to infection control ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420623 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:32:55 +0100 3420623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354248&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F11%2Fcommissioning-for-qualitiy-delivering-national-priorities%2F Title: Commissioning for quality – delivering national priorities The Skinny: This Briefing highlights some actions commissioners can take to ensure they secure best value for patients and taxpayers when commissioning for two NHS priorities in 2010/11: delivering same-sex accommodation (DSSA) as part of the thrust towards high-quality care; and improving cleanliness and further reducing healthcare associated infections (HCAI). Key Points: Drafting effective contracts supports the delivery of key HCAI and DSSA objectives as well as offering a solid foundation on which to build sound commissioner and provider relationships. Clinically-driven service specifications that include HCAI and DSSA add value to the commissioning process and support the achievement of desired outcomes. Buildin... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354248 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:31:53 +0100 3354248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283844&cid=t_151885_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Foccupational-balance-do-we-practise-what-we-preach Walking into the hospital where I work this morning I noticed a sign telling anybody with respiratory tract infection symptoms to stay away, to avoid infecting patients. I walked past the sign with a small cough and then blew my nose at the first available discreet opportunity. It seemed like the sign did not apply to me; it only applied to the public. During my first hour at work today I noticed a physiotherapist with a cough and a healthcare assistant with a cold. The only person to bat an eyelid at my coughing for the last two weeks was a Sister. She rewarded me with a dirty look, but said nothing. Despite frequent hand-washing, the likelihood is that I was infected by a colleague and my inconsiderate behaviour will have in turn infected many of my colleagues. The next person to use thi... meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283844 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:47:56 +0100 3283844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189094&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Fbritish-journal-of-healthcare-assistants-2010-vol-4-no-1%2F Title: MRSA: Minimize the spread Skinny: Describes meticillan-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and details what healthcare assistants can do to minimize its spread, including promoting hand hygiene and good practice among other staff members, and improve patient safety. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Posted in Infection Control, Journals Tagged: Hand Hygiene, Healthcare Assistants, Infection, Infection Control, MRSA (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189094 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:54:18 +0100 3189094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178742&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F16%2Fthe-lancet-2009-volume-375-issue-9710%2F Contents Page Fade Fave: Adjustment of dosing of antimicrobial agents for bodyweight in adults Fade Skinny: The consideration of body size characteristics of patients is essential for the optimisation of drug therapy in specialties such as oncology, haematology, anaesthetics, critical care, and paediatrics. However, for most widely used antimicrobial agents, dosing recommendations in adults do not take into account adjustment to body size measures. (Print Subscription Held by the Fade Library) Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Antibiotics, Current Awareness, Infection Control, Journals, Obesity (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178742 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:24:04 +0100 3178742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167060&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fpandemic-h1n1-influenza-a-summary-of-guidance-for-infection-control-in-healthcare-settings%2F Title: Summary infection control guidance for ambulance services during an influenza pandemic Skinny: Updated version of Pandemic flu: A summary of guidance for infection control in health care settings issued in September 2007. It is specific to the current pandemic influenza virus, pandemic (H1N1), and thus represents current guidance.  Particularly it updates details on: transmission characteristics of pandemic (H1N1) influenza aerosol-generating procedures occupational health: deployment of staff at high risk of complications from influenza setting-specific guidance for mortuaries and dental surgeries. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 32p. Published: 08/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Infection Control, Influenza, NHS, Pandemic Tagged: Grey Literature, H1N1, Infection Control, ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167060 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:49:14 +0100 3167060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167061&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Fpandemic-influenza-summary-infection-control-guidance-for-ambulance-services-during-an-influenza-pandemic%2F Title: Summary infection control guidance for ambulance services during an influenza pandemic Skinny: Concise summary guidance for infection control for the ambulance services and it is intended for use during the pandemic. The guidance in this document is equally applicable to lay responders, who should adopt the same infection control and hygiene measures.  This guidance document includes sections on patient management, infection control precautions, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and environmental infection control, as well as occupational health. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 25p. Published: 08/01/2010 Posted in Ambulance Services, Grey Literature, Infection Control, Influenza, Pandemic Tagged: Ambulance Services, Grey, H1N1, Infection Control, Influenza, Pandemic (So... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167061 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:44:21 +0100 3167061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096791&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F17%2Fthe-health-and-social-care-act-2008-code-of-practice-for-health-and-adult-social-care-on-the-prevention-and-control-of-infections-and-related-guidance%2F Title: The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance Skinny: The Code of Practice, which comes into force on 1 April 2010 for the NHS and October 2010 for all other registered providers, sets out the criteria against which a registered provider will be assessed by the Care Quality Commission. It also provides guidance on how the provider can meet the registration requirement relating to healthcare associated infections set out in the regulations. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 72p. Published: 16/12/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Infection Control Tagged: Codes of Practice, Grey Literature, Infection Control, Quality, Regulation (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096791 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:00:33 +0100 3096791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096797&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F17%2Fthe-operating-framework-for-201011-for-the-nhs-in-england%2F Title: The operating framework for 2010/11 for the NHS in England Skinny: Letter introducing the NHS operating framework 2010/11 to Chief Executives in the NHS. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 3p. Published: 16/12/2009 Posted in Acute Services, Decision Making, Financial Management, Governance, Grey Literature, Management, NHS, Primary Care, Quality Tagged: Access, Deprivation, Equity, Grey Literature, H1N1, Hospitals, Inequalities, Infection Control, Influenza, NHS, Pandemic, Patient Experience, Poverty, Primary Care, Priorities, Quality, Staff Satisfaction, Stakeholder Engagement, Waiting Times (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096797 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:00:21 +0100 3096797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089217&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Fmrsa-objective-recommendations-from-the-national-quality-board%2F Title: MRSA objective: recommendations from the National Quality Board Skinny: The MRSA objective reflects a zero tolerance approach to preventable infections and the aim of reducing variation in performance on MRSA bloodstream infections.  NHS organisations will be set an objective for reducing MRSA infections, relative to the median, with the best-performers setting their objectives locally. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 3p. Published: 11/12/2009 Additional Papers: Supplementary paper 1 – MRSA objective – detail of recommendations Supplementary paper 2 – MRSA objective – detail of recommendations Letter from Secretary of State, Andy Burnham, to NHS Chief Executive Impact assessment of proposals to set an objective for MRSA reductions Equality impact assessment Pos... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089217 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:57 +0100 3089217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089221&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Fmrsa-objective-stakeholder-engagement-summary-of-responses%2F Title: MRSA objective: stakeholder engagement, summary of responses Skinny: Summarises responses to the National Quality Board’s stakeholder engagement exercise on the development of the new MRSA objective. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 19p. Published: 11/12/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Infection Control Tagged: Grey Literature, Infection Control, MRSA, Stakeholder Engagement (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089221 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:30:24 +0100 3089221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467775&cid=t_151885_99_f&fid=39134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fanepi.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fstay-home-when-you-are-sick-you-too-doc.html I had a disturbing conversation with a colleague over breakfast this morning. She is a physician in a clinic for underserved populations. She is the only physician in that clinic, but she has a nurse practitioner who works with her. Between the two of them, they have more open charts than is advisable, but they are the only low-income clinic in their area and do the best they can to see all the folks who need care. This morning the NP called in sick. This throws a wrench in the clinic scheduling, as the NP was already overbooked with appointments all day. The doctor will now have to work her butt off to see all the patients herself. This means long waits, even less time per patient, and a very long day for her.She explained to me that the NP felt really guilty for taking off. The NP came d... The Epidemiologist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467775 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:49:00 +0100 3467775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950687&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fmax4health-hand-hygiene-evaluation-report%2F Title: Max4Health hand hygiene evaluation report Skinny: Sets out the results of an evaluation of the Max4Health hand hygiene campaign undertaken at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust over a nine week period between February and April 2009 Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 16p Published: 23/10/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Impact Assessments, Infection Control Tagged: Good Practice, Grey Literature, Hand Hygiene, Infection Control (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950687 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:04:41 +0100 2950687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939242&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F28%2Fhealth-and-social-care-workers-and-pandemic-influenza-information-for-staff-who-are-pregnant-or-in-other-at-risk-groups%2F Title: Health and social care workers and pandemic influenza: information for staff who are pregnant or in other at-risk groups Skinny: Guidance giving advice on protecting healthcare employees who are pregnant or in one of the other at risk groups identified for  (H1N1) 2009 flu (swine flu). Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 12p Published: 28/10/2009 Posted in Influenza, Pandemic Tagged: Grey Literature, H1N1, Infection Control, Influenza, Pandemic, Pregnancy (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939242 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:07:04 +0100 2939242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2930906&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F27%2Fadvice-for-mainstream-schools%2F Title: Advice for Mainstream Schools and Advice for Special Schools Skinny: Advice for schools resulting from a recognition that some groups are particularly vulnerable to any illness, including swine flu. This can include some children and young people with particular health conditions, including some complex disabilities such as cerebral palsy that can make it more difficult for them to fight off viruses. Publisher: Health Protection Agency (HPA) Size of Publication: 2p and 3p Published: 27/10/2009 Posted in Children, Disabilities, Grey Literature, Infection Control, Influenza, Young People Tagged: Children, Disabilities, Grey Literature, Guidance, H1N1, Infection Control, Influenza, Pandemic, Schools, Young People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2930906 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:46:04 +0100 2930906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862432&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F05%2Fdosage-of-oseltamivir-in-children-under-one-year-of-age-with-swine-flu-2009%2F Title: Dosage of oseltamivir in children under one year of age with swine flu (2009) Skinny: Letter from Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer for England. Letter highlights the change in dosage of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) in children aged 6 months to 1 year of age during an influenza pandemic outbreak. Up to now, the treatment dose for oseltamivir in children under 1 has been 2mg/kg twice daily for 5 days. The recommended dose for treatmnent of children 6-12 months of age is now 3mg per kg body weight twice daily for 5 days. Outlines the steps that need to be taken to ensure a safe transition to the new dosage. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 4p Published: 24/09/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Guidance, Infection Control, Influenza, Paediatrics, Pandemic Tagged: Influenza, Osel... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862432 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:32:02 +0100 2862432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751844&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F01%2Fabout-mrsa-information-for-people-going-into-hospital%2F Title: About MRSA: Information for people going into hospital The Skinny: Easy read version of a leaflet called MRSA screening: a positive result. This leaflet is for people who need to go into hospital for an operation or other treatment who are carrying the MRSA germ. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 16p Published: 27/08/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Infection Control, NHS Tagged: Grey Literature, Hospitals, Infection Control, MRSA, Patient Information (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751844 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:45:44 +0100 2751844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752046&cid=t_151885_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fosap-announces-call-for-abstracts%2F Annapolis, MD: August 27, 2009 - The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has announced a call for abstracts for their 2010 Annual Symposium, which will be held June 10-13, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. The Symposium will feature leading experts on infection control and occupational health and safety sharing information of critical concern to dental professionals and others involved in dentistry. Abstracts may be submitted in the categories of Infection Control, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, and Other (a category that includes analysis of policy development and implementation, new analysis of existing research, meta-analysis or synthesis from existing studies of the above, and behavioral studies [including intervention studies] of utilization or adopti... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752046 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:33:17 +0100 2752046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730031&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F24%2F5301%2F Title: Local self-assessment audit for assessing implementation of HTM 01-05: decontamination in primary care dental practices and related infection prevention and control issues The Skinny: Audit tool produced jointly by the Department and the Infection Prevention Society, to allow practices to assess their level of compliance with the HTM 01-05: decontamination in primary care dental practices. It will allow practices to identify areas where they need to improve the quality of the decontamination process to achieve essential quality requirements and best practice, as identified in the guidance document. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 16p Published: 24/08/2009 Posted in Dental Health, Grey Literature, Infection Control, NHS Tagged: Clinical Audit, Dental Health, Grey Literature, Guid... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730031 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:34:28 +0100 2730031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570330&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F04%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-1%2F Contents Fade Fave: Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in three pregnant women  – United States, April-May 2009 Fade Skinny:As part of surveillance for infection with H1N1 virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiated surveillance with pregnant women who were infected. Cases studies discuss diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for 3 pregnant patients. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online   Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: H1N1, Infection Control, Maternal Care, Pregnancy (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570330 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:00:20 +0100 2570330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380966&cid=t_151885_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F30%2Fswine-flue-information-for-dental-practitioners%2F Prevention of Swine Flu in the Dental Healthcare Setting, from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) , offers guidance regarding the prevention of swine influenza.  The CDC will continue to update new information as it becomes available. In addition, the American Dental Association has created an online resource which includes an overview and recommendations. Finally, [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380966 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:31:43 +0100 2380966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2305902&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F28%2Finfection-control-horizon-scanning%2F Volume 1 Issue 1 of the North West Primary Care Group’s Infection Control Horizon Scanning Newsletter is published today.  If you want to recieve future issues in your mail box you can Subscribe to Infection Control Horizon Scanning by Email. You can also By TwitterButtons.com Posted in Current Awareness, Infection Control, Staying Up-to-Date Tagged: Current Awareness, Good Practice, Horizon Scanning, Infection Control (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2305902 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:13:49 +0100 2305902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2270141&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F16%2F150-years-of-the-annual-report-of-the-chief-medical-officer-on-the-state-of-public-health-2008%2F calls for a new focus on ‘passive drinking’, and that it should be taken seriously. It also draws attention to the quality of advice and support given to men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Additionally, it highlights the extent of chronic pain, antimicrobial resistance and the use of simulation to prepare doctors for the real world. In doing so it draws attention to major health challenges requiring immediate action, and details progress made in key areas identified in previous annual reports. Posted in Alcohol, Grey Literature, Information Technology, Medical Education, NHS, Prostate Cancer, Public Health, Surgery Tagged: Alcohol, Grey Literature, Infection Control, Information Technology, Prostate Cancer, Public Health, Surgery (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2270141 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:13:25 +0100 2270141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2206695&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F23%2Fthe-archer-inquiry-the-independent-public-inquiry-report-on-nhs-supplied-contaminated-blood-and-blood-products%2F The Archer Inquiry the Independent Public Inquiry Report On NHS Supplied Contaminated Blood and Blood Products makes 8 key recommendations following the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis to the Haemophiliac community as a result of contaminated blood products. 1.a) A Committee should be established by Statute to advise Government on the management  of haemophilia in the United Kingdom. It should have overarching responsibility for: i) the selection, procurement and delivery of the best therapies currently available and recommended by NICE; ii) readily available access to any necessary treatment relating to the condition itself or any condition arising from consequent therapy; iii) all provisions necessary to address the financial and other needs of haemophilia patients. (b) Emphasises ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2206695 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:12:54 +0100 2206695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182512&cid=t_151885_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fone-and-only-campaign.html Just today I learned of the newly launched "One and Only Campaign", the mission of which is to create zero tolerance for poor infection control practices in health care facilities.Apparently, thousands of infections are caused by the inexcusable reuse of syringes by health care providers across the country, and many of these infections do indeed lead to unnecessary illness and death. In fact, in February of 2008, over 40,000 patients were exposed to potentially deadly bloodborne diseases at an endoscopy center in Las Vegas, Nevada due to the reuse of syringes that should have only been used for one patient and then properly disposed of.According to the One and Only Campaign website, "the goal of the One & Only Campaign is to improve safe injection practices across healthcare settings. ... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182512 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:10:00 +0100 2182512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2110545&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F16%2Fclostridium-difficile-infection-how-to-deal-with-the-problem%2F outlines newer evidence and approaches to delivering good infection control and environmental hygiene and updates the 1994 DH/PHLS guidance (Clostridium difficile infection: Prevention and management). Posted in Evidence Based Practice, Grey Literature, Infection Control, NHS   Tagged: Clostridium Difficile, Evidence Based Practice, Grey Literature, Guidance, Infection Control    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2110545 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:45:48 +0100 2110545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040274&cid=t_151885_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fbare-below-elbow.html Another great 'evidence based' piece of guidance, condemning wristwatches and rings to the same bin as ties and white coats.Personally, I like a white coat, and when I started out was able to get a fresh, clean one from the sewing room daily. Seems like a good idea, no? But cheaper not to, and just f. 'em, instead.The idea that disease is caused by organisms, and organisms that can be transmitted by hand seems commonplace now, but is, in fact, relatively new. This doesn't stop the idea that making me roll up my sleeves will prevent nosocomial infection being, simultaneously, clutched at by infection control nurses as the next big thing, and utter cock.Where does it all begin?Who is the daddy of cleanliness?May I propose Ignaz Semmelweis. (1818 - 1865)In my experience, very few infection co... The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040274 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:43:00 +0100 2040274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1914514&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F28%2Ffrom-deep-clean-to-keep-clean%2F From deep clean to keep clean is designed to identify areas of good practice arising from the national deep clean initiative and become a basis for sharing learning across organisations Posted in Grey Literature, Infection Control, NHS   Tagged: Grey Literature, Hygiene, Infection Control, NHS    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1914514 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:52:40 +0100 1914514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1891915&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F20%2Fhealthcare-acquired-infections%2F Healthcare acquired infections a policy paper form the Royal College of Surgeons has been reported by a wide range of news media as warning about the infection control risk of high bed occupancy levels in hospitals.  To allow patients to make informed choice about the location in which they wish to cared for the position paper recommends a change in reporting bed occupancy levels from a unit/hospital based figure to a ward by ward figure. Posted in Grey Literature, Infection Control, NHS, Quality   Tagged: Grey Literature, Infection Control, Surgery    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1891915 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:06:59 +0100 1891915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809641&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F19%2Fhiv-post-exposure-prophylaxis-guidance-from-the-uk-chief-medical-officers-expert-advisory-group-on-aids%2F HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Expert Advisory Group on AIDS provides updated guidance on occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) from the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (EAGA) issued in February 2004 and the interim update following the withdrawal of Viracept (nelfinavir) published in July 2007. It should be read in conjunction with local needlestick injury policy. Posted in AIDS, Grey Literature, HIV, Infection Control, NHS   Tagged: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Grey Literature, HIV, Occupational Health    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809641 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:30:07 +0100 1809641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1794313&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F15%2Fnew-from-nlh-commissioning-specialist-library-infections-specialist-library%2F The pilot Commissioning Specialist Library went live today.  The library is free, and aims to be a one-stop shop providing timely and efficient access to high quality information resources for all those involved in commissioning for health and wellbeing. It endeavours to include the best available evidence, examples of good practice, policy and data to support world class commissioning. The Infections Specialist Library (ISL) provides convenient and comprehensive access to the highest quality evidence on the investigation, prevention, treatment and control of infectious diseases from a clinical perspective. This is intended to keep health professionals up to date with the burgeoning amount of infectious disease evidence that is emerging daily. Resources in the library include: Reviews ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1794313 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:49:35 +0100 1794313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750010&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F29%2Fgoing-further-faster-ii-applying-the-learning-to-reduce-hcai-and-improve-cleanliness%2F 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. The guide aims to help everyone move faster and in a sustainable way towards the goal of zero tolerance toward infection and delivering a clean NHS. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750010 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:09:30 +0100 1750010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750011&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F29%2Fambulance-guidelines-reducing-infection-through-effective-practice-in-the-pre-hospital-environment%2F identitfies that in the pre-hospital environment, there are three key high-risk areas for the transfer of infection: Direct transfer through the hands of clinical practitioners Invasive devices The emergency environment This document 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 (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750011 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:07:00 +0100 1750011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605814&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F11%2Fhealthcare-associated-infections%2F King’s Fund briefing on Healthcare-associated infections that provides some background on the infections that give most concern, their causes, prevalence and impact. It also summarises the policies and strategies being deployed in England to reduce infections, and offers some analysis of their likely effectiveness. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1605814 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:12:39 +0100 1605814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605820&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F10%2Finnovative-mechanisms-for-tackling-antibacterial-resistance%2F , from the Royal Society criticises policies that only focus on infection control measures and restrictions on antibiotic use.   It warns that the fight against some superbugs and other bacteria is in danger of returning to a pre-antibiotic era’ due to increasing resistance to medicines.  The report highlights the need for a sustained commitment to research and development to deliver new diagnostic tools for early identification of infections and new treatments. Key improvements suggested in the report include: A more realistic market valuation needs to be put on antibacterials to reflect the fact that they are life-saving drugs The need to create regulatory conditions that will encourage venture capitalists and biotech companies as well as pharmaceutical companies to invest in a... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1605820 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:50:30 +0100 1605820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1463660&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F23%2Fdeaths-involving-mrsa-and-clostridium-difficile-by-communal-establishment-england-and-wales-2001%25e2%2580%259306%2F is the first report produced by the Office for National Statistics(ONS) on deaths involving meticillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) by individual communal establishment where the death took place. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1463660 Fri, 23 May 2008 07:44:53 +0100 1463660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1189967&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F31%2Flatest-infection-control-data-from-the-health-protection-agency%2F Predicably causing controversy in the mass media these are the latest results from the mandatory monitoring of Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA) bacteraemia and glycopeptide resistant enterococcal bacteraemia in October 2003, C. difficile associated disease. Commentary for Clostridium difficile. January 2008 Commentary for MRSA bacteraemia. January 2008 Table 1. Clostridium difficile quarterly, in patients aged 65 years and over, January 2006-September 2007 (counts only) Table 2. Clostridium difficile quarterly, in patients aged 2-64 years, April 2007-September 2007 (counts only) Table 3. Clostridium difficile annual January 2004-December 2006 Table 4. MRSA bacteraemia quart... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1189967 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:37:42 +0100 1189967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1188510&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F30%2Fpandemic-influenza-guidance%2F Everyone will be involved in the fight against pandemic influenza (flu) in terms of managing the impact it will have on society and preventing further spread of the infection. These booklets explain how the following groups can, in the course of their daily work, protect themselves, their colleagues and their families, and prevent the spread of flu. Pandemic flu guidance for funeral directors: What you need to know and how to protect yourself and others Pandemic flu guidance for cleaning staff and refuse collectors in non-health care settings: What you need to know and how to protect yourself and others Pandemic flu guidance for the Fire and Rescue Service: What you need to know and how to protect yourself and others Pandemic flu guidance for the Police Service: What you need to kno... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1188510 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:57:55 +0100 1188510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1909218&cid=t_151885_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2F286469509%2Finfection-risks-tubal-reversal.html In a recent email inquiry, someone asked if it would be safer to have tubal reversal surgery in a hospital. My response - “It is much safer to have tubal reversal surgery performed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center than in a hospital.” Infection and Medication Error Risks in Hospitals Roughly 100,000 people wind up with a [...] (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909218 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:20:38 +0100 1909218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146149&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F12%2Fthe-health-act-2006-code-of-practice-for-the-prevention-and-control-of-healthcare-associated-infections%2F The Health Act 2006 Code of practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections of practice will help NHS bodies to plan and implement how they can prevent and control healthcare associated infections. It sets out criteria by which managers of NHS organisations are to ensure that patients are cared for in a clean environment and where the risk of health care associated infections is kept as low as possible. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146149 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:08:32 +0100 1146149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1139689&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F09%2Fclean-safe-care-reducing-infections-and-saving-lives%2F discusses recent initiatives to tackle healthcare-associated infections and improve cleanliness. It also details new areas in which the NHS should consider investing to ensure that patients receive clean and safe treatment. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1139689 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:34:45 +0100 1139689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1134603&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F08%2F302%2F suggests the NHS could save millions if people with MRSA were sent home and not kept in hospital. Home based treatment could also be better for the patient, said the report which was sponsored by the drug company Pfizer and produced by a panel of experts called the MRSA Separating Fact from Fiction Working Group in collaboration with the campaign group National Concern for Healthcare Infections. The report said there is a need for an “integrated approach to the management, treatment and prevention of MRSA infection”. Key to achieving this are clean hospitals, good infection control, and better information and treatment for patients. The report calls for the following action: Give people accurate and user friendly information about MRSA and other HAIs. Tell people with MRSA ab... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1134603 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:24:03 +0100 1134603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1101342&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F18%2Fhospital-organisation-specialty-mix-and-mrsa%2F presents an analysis of the contribution of organisational factors, such as bed occupancy rates, cleanliness and use of temporary staffing; to understand the variations in MRSA rates between different hospitals. The paper also examines how these relationships may have changed over time. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1101342 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:57:24 +0100 1101342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1051155&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F26%2Fmore-on-pandemic%2F Pandemic influenza: guidance for infection control in hospitals and primary care settings replaces the infection control guidance published in October 2005. The changes and amendments in this edition are detailed on page 4 and include updated advice on aerosol- generating procedures. This advice takes into consideration and addresses the categorisation of such procedures in the recently published interim guidance from the World Health Organization on ‘Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases in health care’. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1051155 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:46:19 +0100 1051155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1045909&cid=t_151885_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F22%2Fin-the-event-of-pandemic%2F Draft guidance has been issued by the Department of Health to support planning for any incidence of pandemic influenza. Pandemic flu: A national framework for responding to an influenza pandemic describes the Government’s strategic approach for responding to an influenza pandemic published jointly by the Department of Health and the Cabinet Office. It provides background information and guidance to public and private organisations developing response plans. It updates and expands upon health advice and information contained in previous plans issued by UK health departments and is intended to replace those documents. Planning Responding to pandemic influenza – The ethical framework for policy is designed to assist planners and strategic policy makers with ethical aspects of decision... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1045909 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:51:25 +0100 1045909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=948826&cid=t_151885_111_f&fid=36538&url=http%3A%2F%2Fernursey.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Ffilth.html I've posted on this subject before, but Mousie got me thinking with his post on an encounter with a prune-faced bean counter named 'Olive.'I have the bright-eyed, idealistic thought that hospitals should be clean. I know, I know, how naive right? I mean we are taught from day one during our training how important cleanliness is, how to put on sterile gloves and apply sterile dressings lest some stray microbe contaminate our patients surgical wound. Don't shake the linens as you will rustle microbes up into the air, brush your ventilated patients teeth every shift to prevent ventilator acquired pneumonia, wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.so with all the emphasis on cleanliness is next to Godliness, why is it that there is so little concern about the fact that our hospitals ... ERnursey - An emergency room nurse blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=948826 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:37:00 +0100 948826