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Showing 22 Publications filtered by Infection Prevention and Control
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Measles (Rubeola) procedure
Measles is an acute viral notifiable disease that is transmitted via the respiratory route. It is highly infectious and can be very severe, particularly in people who are immunosuppressed, pregnant or very young infants. This procedure sets out how the Trust manages Measles.
Category: Procedures
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Outbreak of infection management procedure
This procedure describe the arrangements for the investigation, management and control of outbreaks or increased incidence of infectious disease within the Trust.
Category: Procedures
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Prevention and Management Procedure (including urinary catheters care)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Prevention and Management Procedure (including urinary catheter care) supports staff to: help prevent UTIs; to identify those patients who are showing signs and symptoms of a UTI; and to provide the appropriate care, management and guidance for individual patients.
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Infectious diseases procedure
Infectious diseases procedure sets out how the Trust controls and manages any incidence of infection/infectious disease.
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Blood borne viruses (BBVs)
To set standards in practice to ensure the delivery of patient care is carried out safely and effectively by trust staff.
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Tuberculosis
The purpose of this document is to ensure appropriate relevant action and management of patients with Tuberculosis (TB), takes place as required within TEWV in-patient facilities.
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Standard infection control precautions
Following this procedure will help the Trust to ensure staff are aware of the standard IPC precautions required to minimise the risks of cross infection.
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