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Be able to reduce the spread of infection

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‘National infection prevention and control manual’ by NHS Scotland

Click to access an online manual for infection prevention and control and read through Chapters 1 and 2. This manual is intended for use within Scotland but readers are advised that practices may vary by country.

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Visit the website of Public Health England where you will find useful information about infectious diseases.
Read the following leaflet produced by Great Ormond Street Hospital by clicking on the web icon to the left, which shows the different methods they use to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among children in their care.
Click to read '10 ways to prevent food poisoning' on the Heathily website.
Visit the HSE website and read this poster on the 'Correct removal of gloves'.
Read the webpage below which provides information on reducing the spread of infection when carrying out everyday tasks.
‘Sharps safety: RCN guidance to support the implementation of The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare Regulations) 2013’ by the Royal College of Nursing.
‘Personal Hygiene – key in infection prevention ' webpage on the Abena website.
Click to read ‘Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs)’ on the Gov UK website.