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Working towards an NHS standard for aseptic non-touch technique

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Health care-associated infection is a major problem with the incidence of microbe, staphylococcus aurous (MRSA), in the UK continuing to rise at a rate higher than in other European countries. An ongoing development of ANTT (Aseptic non-touch technique) is described and its effective implementation is outlined.

Author: Rowley, Stephen, Sinclair, Susan
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis

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A flexible approach to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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Guidelines on the care and treatment of patients suffering from methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are presented. Suggested policies on patient isolation and the correct procedures to contain outbreaks are given.

Author: Nolan, Joanne Leigh
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
Management, Staphylococcal infections, Isolation (Hospital care), Patient isolation

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An action plan to prevent and combat threadworm infection

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Threadworm infection is common in preschool and school age children and is transmitted through eggs on the fingers and under the fingernails. The symptoms, consequences and the measures to prevent the infection are described.

Author: Blake, Janet
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
Students, Elementary, Health aspects, Evaluation, Elementary school students, Infection control, School children

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Subjects list: Care and treatment, Staphylococcus aureus, Infection, Prevention
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