References for students in the Early Years IPE programme

Information on Infection Control:

http://www.rcn.org.uk/resources/mrsa/healthcarestaff/infectioncontrol/index.php

Information on correct hand-washing procedure:

http://www.rcn.org.uk/resources/mrsa/downloads/RCN_Handwashing_Technique.pdf

Information on MRSA:

http://www.link.med.ed.ac.uk/RIDU/Mrsa.htm#6

"Infection Control is Everyone's Business" (Scottish Executive key message 2003)

Promoting the Prevention and Control of Infection Through Cleanliness Champions - The Cleanliness Champion Initiative (NHS Education for Scotland (NES) 2003).

A Framework for National Surveillance of Hospital Acquired Infection in Scotland (Scottish Executive 2001).

Managing the Risk of Healthcare Associated Infection in NHSScotland (Scottish Executive and NHSScotland Working Group 2001).

The NHS Quality Improvement Scotland/CSBS HCAI Infection Control Standards (CSBS 2001) and Cleaning Services Standards (CSBS 2002).

The Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy and Scottish Action Plan (Scottish Executive 2002b).

Preventing Infections Acquired While Receiving Health Care: The Scottish Executive's Action Plan to Reduce the Risk to Patients, Staff and Visitors (Scottish Executive 2002a).

The NHSScotland Code of Practice for the Local Management of Hygiene and HCAI (Scottish Executive 2004).

 

References for students in the Middle Years IPE programme

The Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry

http://www.bristol-inquiry.org.uk/index.htm

The Victoria Climbie Inquiry:

http://www.victoria-climbie-inquiry.org.uk/

 

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