Title: MRSA reduction: myths and facts.
Source: Nursing Management USA 40(5) pp.24-9.
Publication type: Journal Article
In a Nutshell: Considers improvement in staff compliance with evidence based guidelines and mythbusting about MRSA transmission to ensure compliance. Also indentifies trends in the incidence of hospital-acquired MRSA infection and colonisation.
Length of publication: 5p.
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Source: Department of Health
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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Source: Healthcare Purchasing News, 33(1) 24-8
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: Discusses the importance of bundling, a collection of best practices and processes identified by evidence-based science as necessary to provide optimum care for patients, in preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Bundling offers advantages in the areas of convenience, cost savings and clinical outcomes. Emphasises that bundle components must be manageable both mentally and physically as the key to successful bundle design. Cites examples of infection control bundles.
Length of Publication: 4 page pdf document
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