The role of modern matrons in raising standards of infection control

Article Abstract:

Modern matrons are introduced to the NHS hospitals in 2001 and are growing since the care trusts have recognized the benefits of having a senior nurse who can take a strategic role improving patient care. Growing evidences are found that matrons have a genuine impact on the range of clinical issues to improve patient care including infection control.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Patients, Patient care

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A new role to reduce the incidence of health care-associated infection

Article Abstract:

A recent Department of Health (DoH) report recommended that directors of infection prevention and control should take trust-wide responsibility for reducing the incidence of health care-associated infections (HCAI). The problem and whether this new role is the answer, is discussed.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Powers and duties, United States. Department of Health and Human Services

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DH initiatives support infection control

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Department of Health has introduced various support tools and advice to help medical professionals reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAI's).

Health Care and Social Assistance, Product quality, Medical Personnel, Methods, Quality management, United Kingdom. Department of Health

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