Category Archives: Care homes

Hand washing: many care home infections are preventable

HCAI public health threat identified in Scotland A study by Health Protection Scotland has identified a [...]

1 in 4 pensioners have superbugs on hands after a hospital stay

Patient hand washing is crucial in care homes The importance of effective hand washing is again to [...]

Care homes – hand hygiene is crucial for infection spread reduction

Staff should be trained in the use of soap and water say Department of health [...]