Infection Control Horizon Scanning Volume 2 Issue 5
May 21, 2010
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Biodegradable wash bowls help to reduce risk of infection
May 21, 2010Source: Nursing Times
Date of publication: April 2010
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Colechester NHS Trust has implemented the use of single use wash bowls for patients in an effort to reduce the risk of infection and save valuable time. The bowls are biodegradable and can be disposed of after use in an environmentally friendly way. Previously the Trust used plastic bowls which had to be decontaminated after each use.
Length of publication: Web page
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Healthcare workers’ uniforms: roles, types and determining policy
May 14, 2010Source: British Journal of Nursing Vol. 19, Iss. 7, pp 438 – 441
Date of publication: April 2010
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: Article considering the dissonance between public perceptions, evidence for risk and uniform policies within the NHS.
Length of publication: 5p.
Some important notes: Requires an NHS Athens Password for access.
Acknowledgement: CINAHL
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