Infection Control in Care Homes
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Entries by Sarah Clements
Infection Control Legislation For Care Homes
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at how this legislation relates to infection prevention and control in care homes. Relevant Legislation for Care Homes If you manage a care home, you have a legal obligation to implement stringent infection prevention and control policies and procedures. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 gives […]
Dental Decontamination & Infection Control Checklist
Just like any other healthcare setting, dental surgeries need to adopt numerous infection prevention and control measures. Key to this is understanding the key sources of infection, and the means by which infections might spread. Key Sources of Infection in Dental Practices Communicable diseases usually spread via direct contact with a person carrying the infection. […]
Environmental Decontamination: Stages & When to Implement
In a healthcare setting, “environmental decontamination” refers to the process of thoroughly cleaning surfaces as part of effective infection prevention and control. In this post we’ll discuss the various stages of environmental decontamination in hospitals and healthcare settings and explain when these should be implemented. The Role of Environmental Decontamination in Infection Prevention and Control […]
How Does Infection Spread in a Hospital?
In this post we’ll discuss how infections spread in hospitals and explore some ways you can prevent and control infections in your hospital. Ways Infections Spread in Hospitals Most hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) spread in one of two ways: As a result of treatment. From person-to-person, or via another communicable disease vector (pathogens on a surface, […]
2023 Vet Shortage in the UK: Why and What Now?
All healthcare services in the UK are currently facing a number of serious, ongoing issues. Staff shortages and industrial action have resulted in long ambulance waiting times, and there have also been reports of scores of dentists leaving the NHS. The veterinary sector has faced similar challenges. In this post we’ll discuss the 2023 vet […]
The Most Common Hospital Acquired Infections
In this post we’ll discuss some of the most common hospital acquired infections and explore the impact they can have on patient outcomes. What is a Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI or HCAI)? Healthcare associated infections (HAI, or HCAI) are infections staff and patients contract through spending time in healthcare settings such as GP surgeries, care […]
What is Infection Control in Care Homes?
When it comes to infection, elderly people and other care home residents are high-risk groups. This means that, if they catch an infection, they’re more likely to experience severe symptoms. This isn’t the only reason why infections are a major concern in care homes. Infections can easily spread in any setting where people share facilities. […]
Staffing Issues & Safe Staffing Levels in Operating Theatres
The healthcare sector is currently facing severe staffing shortages. This is contributing to a number of problems, including a huge backlog of care, and long ambulance waiting times. It goes without saying that staff shortages can have a negative impact on the quality-of-care hospitals and other healthcare settings can deliver. Yet there are some areas […]
Entonox Monitoring in Maternity Departments
Entonox – also referred to as N20, or “gas and air” – is a painkiller that’s used in multiple healthcare settings, including maternity departments. Though it provides effective short-term pain relief, there are some risks to using Entonox. Short Term Entonox Exposure Risks Short-term exposure to Entonox can cause dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, and hallucinations. Long […]