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Practical, evidence based guidance for hospitals, clinics, government agencies and private organisations, from hand hygiene to outbreak readiness.
Hand Hygiene: The Simplest, Most Powerful Infection Control Habit in Your Facility
Clean hands remain the single most effective way to stop infections spreading in healthcare. Here is how to turn hand hygiene from a poster on the wall into a habit every member of staff practises, every time.
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The 8 Core Components of an Effective Infection Prevention and Control Programme
WHO’s eight core components give hospitals and health systems a clear blueprint for preventing infections. Here is what each one means in practice, and…
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How to Prepare Your Healthcare Facility for an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Outbreaks rarely announce themselves. Facilities that plan ahead detect cases sooner, protect their staff and keep services running. Here is a practical preparedness checklist.
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Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare: Getting the Basics Right
Germs can survive on hospital surfaces for days or even longer. A well organised cleaning programme is one of the most cost effective ways…
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Why Infection Control Training Doesn’t Stick, and How to Fix It
Most facilities train staff on infection control, yet the same gaps keep appearing on the wards. The problem is rarely the content, it is…
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