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Understanding non-compliance with hand hygiene practices

29 April 2015

Nursing Standard

CPD

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) continue to be a challenge in developed and developing countries. Hand hygiene practice is considered to be the most...

Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection

04 November 2015

Nursing Standard

CPD

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in hospital and community settings. The major risk factor for developing a UTI is having a urethral catheter in situ. The...

Preventing healthcare-associated infections: the role of surveillance

04 February 2015

Nursing Standard

CPD

Surveillance of healthcare-associated infections is central to healthcare epidemiology and infection control programmes and a critical factor in the prevention of...

Prevention of surgical site infection

30 July 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common healthcare-associated infection that can cause patients extreme pain and discomfort, resulting in prolonged hospitalisation...