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Sterile versus non-sterile glove use and aseptic technique

14 October 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

There is evidence indicating that improvements in infection control practice can reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infection. This article explores the...

Reducing urinary tract infections in catheterised patients

14 January 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Urinary tract infections in catheterised patients continue to present a challenge in reducing healthcare-associated infection. In this article, an infection...

Using an aseptic technique to reduce the risk of infection

01 August 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

It is essential that nurses recognise the consequences of patients acquiring a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). This article outlines how handwashing...

Importance of hand hygiene during invasive procedures

13 June 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

Invasive devices, such as urinary catheters and peripheral and central venous catheters, can form part of essential patient care and may provide life-saving support...

Toys - friend or foe? A study of infection risk in a paediatric intensive care unit

01 May 2006

Paediatric Nursing

Clinical

Toys are an established part of the hospital experience for the child and family. They are seen as a source of comfort and security and form part of the...

MRSA hotspots

13 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Feature

The UK appears in the middle of the European MRSA league table between Scandinavia and Romania, but the statistics are not all they seem.

Design for life

30 March 2010

Nursing Standard

General article

A team of designers has been charged with redesigning hospital equipment that will help combat infection. Their prototypes are now in production.

Campaign changes gear

20 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Feature

The RCN campaign on MRSA is raising awareness of infection control, influencing best practice and helping the college to lobby behind the scenes for more infection...

Team spirit

20 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Features

Teamwork is the name of the game in reducing healthcare-associated infections, as one hospital has demonstrated in its orthopaedic unit.

Preventing infection in rehabilitation centres

20 May 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Recent military conflicts have provided new challenges for Defence Medical Services, and the specialty of infection prevention and control has not been exempt from...

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