Why green means clean

Source: Nursing Management UK, March 2009, volume 15 issue 10, pages 10-11

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Casy study of an initiative at Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust to mark cleaned beds and equipment with a signed and dated green ribbon as a visible sign in order to improve infection control procedures and convey a visible sign of cleanliness to patients.

Length of publication: 3 pages

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Implementation of Department of Health MRSA screening recommendations

Source: Clean, Safe Care

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Case study

In a nutshell: This case study describes the steps taken by United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) to implement the Department of Health MRSA screening recommendations.  Includes a discussion of staff communication, training and guidance methods, the change in practice to screen all patients on admission and the resulting increased confidence in infection control of both patients and staff.

Length of publication: 5 page PDF document