Urinary catheters
The purpose of this document is to assess the patient need for catheterisation and select the appropriate urinary catheter.
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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 prevention and 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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Specimens collecting, handling and transporting
Following this procedure will help the Trust to ensure the safe collection, handling and transportation of specimens and ensure that staff only collect specimens that are required and to inform patient management and treatment, and that staff collecting specimens are trained and competent to do so.
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Sharps – safe use and disposal of
The purpose of this document is to ensure the safe use, disposal and transport of sharps and prevent injury through use of sharps.
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Pets and animals in healthcare
This document will ensure that staff are aware of the risks associated with pets coming in to healthcare premises and staff take responsibility for cleaning pet environments (in partnership with patients if appropriate). Staff are aware of the control measures required to ensure patients, staff and visitors are safe.
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Multi resistant gram negative bacteria
Following this procedure will help the Trust to reduce the risk of transmission of multi-resistant gram-negative bacteria in the healthcare setting. Manage and treat patients with multi-resistant gram-negative bacteria colonisation or infection.
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MRSA – management of patients with meticillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
This procedure is essential to patient and staff safety, following this procedure will help the Trust to minimise the spread of MRSA by Managing and treating patients with MRSA colonisation or infection.
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Laundering and safe handling of linen and clothing
Following this procedure will help the Trust to separate used linen into the correct bag and wash at the correct temperature in order to minimise the risk of infection.
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Infection prevention and control policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all staff are aware of the agreed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures required to minimise the spread of infection.
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