From deep clean to keep clean: learning from the deep clean programme

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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Tackling bacteraemia using a standardised training programme

Source: NHS Education South Central

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Case Study

In a nutshell: South Central is piloting an innovative way of tackling bacteraemia using a standardised training programme for cannulation and maintenance of peripheral lines.  The project is funded by NHS Education South Central.  The trusts involved in the project have emplyed various methods to disseminate training including employing a designated project nurse to deliver IV training, developing a training video that can be viewed on mobile phones and creating an e-learning site to share training resources.  The results of the project will be reported in Summer 2009.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Managing CA-MRSA infections: current and emerging options.

Source: Infections in Medicine 26(2) 49-57.

Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell:  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) must be recognized now as one of the most common causes of infections acquired in the community. In addition, serious invasive and often fatal episodes of necrotizing pneumonia, necrotizing fasciitis, endocarditis, and sepsis are being reported with increased frequency. Therefore, rapid diagnostic tests and new therapeutic agents are urgently needed for the early detection and management of these infections. Recognition of at-risk persons and implementation of infection control strategies are strongly emphasized and encouraged by the most important regulatory institutions. The approach to community-acquired MRSA infections has become a challenge to physicians.

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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