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UK calls for international action on antimicrobial resistance
Health leaders from around the world will be warned by the UK about the catastrophic threat of antimicrobial...
Three die after catching new C. diff strain in Scotland
HPS has been alerted to a novel PCR ribotype of Clostridium difficile, designated ribotype 332, which was isolated from...

A step closer in combating antibiotic resistance
We are one step closer to understanding why antibiotics are ineffective against certain types of...
Researchers find out how bacteria avoids antibiotics
Researchers have uncovered details of a mechanism that bacteria use to avoid the effects of antibiotics, which could pave the...

Door Handle Infection Still Not Taken Seriously Enough in the UK
Although automatic doors in public buildings, hands-free flushes, greater hand sanitizing provision public...
"Save Lives: Clean Your Hands" Campaign
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for healthcare staff and managers across the world to focus on the importance of improving...

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Re: Copper Combats HCAIs and Antibiotic-resistant Organisms

A paper from the multi-centre US clinical trial reports a 58% reduction in HCAIs in ICU rooms with copper...
Re: Copper Combats HCAIs and Antibiotic-resistant Organisms

In my opinion there is limited evidence. However, it is of note that in the USA, public buildings have copper door plates, handles and stair rails...
Re: Invest in staff now or patients pay the price

I agree that the shortage of funds and low morale affect infection control. More or less they go hand in hand. Low funding not only means less...
Re: Invest in staff now or patients pay the price

I have been working with Gov today for some time working on the impacts of absenteeism in the public sector and how it affects their delivery,...
Re: Invest in staff now or patients pay the price

Possibly a shortageof funding; for staff and low morale in the health sector represents a contributory factor for many in regards to infection...
Re: Invest in staff now or patients pay the price

* Even though there may be a shortage of staff it should not affect the fundermentals of Infection Control i.e handwashing, decontamination of...