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Hand hygiene

01 October 2007

Nursing Management

Leadership

INFECTION PREVENTION in accordance with the clinical governance agenda is a key indicator of quality across all healthcare environments.

Systematic observation of hand decontamination

04 August 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Meticulous infection control precautions are required to prevent healthcare-associated infection, with particular attention to hand hygiene and universal...

A bug’s life

27 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Analysis

This article explains what methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is, how it is spread and what the real challenges are in healthcare settings in the UK....

A bug’s life

27 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Feature

This article explains what methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is, how it is spread and what the real challenges are in healthcare settings in the UK....

Hand hygiene technique

30 April 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Hand hygiene is an essential component of effective infection prevention programmes. Good technique, ensuring that all surfaces of the hands receive contact with the...

Effective strategies for prevention and control of Gram-negative infections

05 August 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Proteus and Acinetobacter have been a major problem in healthcare settings for many...

How to wash your hands effectively

16 September 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rationale and key points This article describes when and how to wash your hands effectively. Healthcare-associated infections are a risk to patients and service...

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...

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