Search query:

Filter by section

Filter by author

Filter by date

Results 1 - 3 of 3 Search Tips

Infection control is an integral part of practice

23 July 2003

Nursing Standard

Letter

I was disappointed to read about RCN primary care adviser Lynn Young’s comment that infection control is ‘another burden’ for primary care workers (news July 2).

Practices and procedures for universal precautions

01 November 1998

Emergency Nurse

Clinical

In an article in last month’s Emergency Nurse, the need for universal precautions was identified to protect both health care workers (HCWs) and patients from the...

Principles of universal precautions

01 October 1998

Emergency Nurse

Clinical

Universal precautions is the term used to describe practices taken to reduce the spread of blood borne viruses. It relates to the handling of contaminated equipment...