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The guidance in this document is applicable to all work situations within Network Rail. Purpose This guidance provides information on the identification, assessment and control of potential risk of infections at work and those that employees may bring into the workplace. In addition,...
Case Studies in Infection Control has 25 cases, each focusing on an infectious disease, which illustrate the critical aspects of infection control and prevention. Scenarios in the cases are real events from both community and hospital situations, and written by experts....
This report addresses infection control issues related to the devices and equipment used in dental informatics and is based on the existing infection control protocols related to dental patient care. Devices and equipment used in patient treatment areas should be...
This document specifies aspects to be considered for infection control for acupuncture treatment. Clinical practice in acupuncture treatment is outside the scope of this document.
This standard specifies requirements for an infection control system, which primarily enables the organisations connected to the health care sector to implement an infection control policy with the purpose of achieving infection hygienic goals.
This book presents a variety of perceptions of and perspectives on infection prevention and control. In doing this, the chapters will reflect upon challenging and controversial new ways of looking at infection prevention and control aimed at generating both discussion...
This Standard was developed in response to evidence of the serious health risks for patients, staff, and visitors from construction, renovation, and maintenance activities. Without the proper precautions, these activities can disperse dust particles contaminated with bacteria and fungi. The...
This professional reference combines research on the best practices for infection control in clinical settings with essential information for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants. The book is organized by healthcare settings, and the coverage ranges from small practice...
This standard specifies requirements for the cleaning of areas where it is likely that agent of infection can exist and cause direct or indirect infection. Areas as ceiling, floor, walls and furniture, which are not covered by the critical points, are not included in this standard.
This standard specifies requirements for infection preventive actions in the perioperative course and includes: - preoperative preparation of patients before operation - the microbial cleaness of the air in the operation room - pressure conditions in the operation room - behaviour of the...
This standard specifies the requirements to infection prophylaxis for urin incontinents. The following areas are included: - Sterile intermittent catheterisation - Clean intermittent catheterisation - Use of urin condom, diaper and trouser diaper
This standard provides general knowledge of pathogens, biohazards and infectious diseases for plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems workers, or any individual who has the potential for exposure to pathogens, biohazards or Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM), with the objective of...
This standard for retreatment of sterilizable medical equipment in health care sector gives some requirements for products, processes etc.
