Tag Archives: care homes
The importance of mobile hand wash units to care homes
Care homes must have an outbreak plan ready Residents have much in common in a [...]
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Mar
Mar
Hand washing is essential says guidance as care home takes action against norovirus
Proactive deep clean by a Portstewart care home A care home based in Northern Ireland [...]
30
Jan
Jan
The “urgent threat” that makes hand washing essential in care homes
C. auris “thrives” in hospitals and lingers on surfaces in patient’s rooms It’s now around [...]
13
Jan
Jan
Hand washing the key for E. coli control – particularly in care homes
Soap and water vital in the battle against antibiotic resistance The spread of a “key [...]
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Oct
Oct
Flu in care homes: hand washing with soap and water is essential for everyone
Deadly flu virus kills nursing home residents An Ayr care home was closed to further [...]
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Oct
Oct
1 in 4 pensioners have superbugs on hands after a hospital stay
Patient hand washing is crucial in care homes The importance of effective hand washing is again to [...]
15
Nov
Nov
Care homes – hand hygiene is crucial for infection spread reduction
Staff should be trained in the use of soap and water say Department of health [...]
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Feb
Feb