Working together to cut Clostridium difficile infections

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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Infection control campaign launched at UCLH

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