Join forces against infection

Article Abstract:

Surveys show that the death rates due to various healthcare-associated infections are rising alarmingly due to lack of proper hygiene and precautions in hospitals in England, Wales and Ireland. Various measures such as infection control training and implementation among staff, and screening of patients who might be carriers of infections should be adopted in order to control such infections.

Control, Nosocomial infections, Cross infection, Infection control

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Understanding chronic kidney disease 2: referral

Article Abstract:

The various recommendations and guidelines that need to be given to the patients, as well as the healthcare professionals that deal with the chronic kidney disease (CKD) are given. Primary education is very necessary to improve the understanding of the disease and the treatments required.

Methods, Diagnosis, Patient education, Chronic kidney failure

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Dementia training vital for all care home staff

Article Abstract:

All staff interacting with dementia-afflicted persons at care homes to go through compulsory training relevant to patient care as reported by a leading charity.

Dementia

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