Isolation tool to facilitate management of side rooms/isolation rooms

Source: Clean, Safe Care

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Case study

In a nutshell: A case study examininghow communication between infection control nurses and clinical site managers was improved using a simple ‘side room tool’ to provide up to date daily snap shot information on the infection status of patient’s occupying side room facilities.

Length of publication: 4 pages

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Clostridium difficile infection: how to deal with the problem

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

Development of a clostridium difficile isolation ward

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