April 28, 2009
Source: NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency, Centre for Evidence Based Purchasing
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Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: Report evaluating different Clostridium Difficile toxin detection assays.
Length of publication: 36 pages
Some important notes: This is report CEP08054 in the CEP catalogue.
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Posted by vkirk
April 28, 2009
Source: Clean, Safe Care
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Case study
In a nutshell: Case study outlining a range of activities undertaken at Wirral to reduce Clostridium Difficile infection (CDI) through various activities relating to the four Ps of Health Care Associated Infection (HCAI): people, performance, policies and practice. CDI cases have been reduced by 35% in the hospital and community setting.
Length of publication: 8 pages
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Posted by vkirk
March 28, 2009
Source: Department of Health
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Practice Guidelines
In a nutshell: Guidance outlining newer evidence and approaches to delivering good infection control and environmental hygiene. This documents updates the 1994 DH/PHLS guidance (Clostridium difficile infection: Prevention and management)
Length of Publication: 140 page pdf document
Acknowledgement: DH Website
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Posted by kieranlamb
March 28, 2009
Source: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Case Study
In a nutshell: A pilot hand hygiene campaign funded by the Department of Health was launched at University College Hospital on Tuesday 24 February. The campaign aims to to engage, excite and motivate people to improve hand hygiene and to change their attitudes and behaviour. The campaign uses new technology and communication strategies such as viral messaging, holograms, laser displays and a specially commissioned song for YouTube.
Length of publication: 1 web page
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Posted by vkirk
March 28, 2009
Source: Department of Health
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Year of publication: 2008
Publication type: Best Practice
In a nutshell: A compendium designed to identify areas of good practice arising from the national deep clean initiative and become a basis for sharing learning across organisations.
Length of publication: 29 page report
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Acknowledgement: New Documents Bulletin
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Posted by vkirk
March 28, 2009
Source: Clean, Safe Care
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Case study
In a nutshell: This case study examines the planning and development of a 12 bedded cohort isolation facility on Broadwater Unit, Worthing Hospital, designed to combat the spread of Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) within the Trust. Caring for all affected patients in one place allowed a co-ordinated approach to the medical treatment and nursing care of patients.
Length of publication: 4 page PDF document
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