MRSA Action UK and Penwith Older Peoples' Forum approved the proposal to create a petition to reintroduce the former NHS uniform policy in April 2008. We call on the Prime Minister to introduce legislation to make it compulsory for nurses to change out of their uniforms after working their shift, before leaving the hospital.
This measure should be introduced to stop the spread of infectious and life threatening illness caused by disease such as MRSA and Clostridium Difficile, and takes into account measures recently introduced to no longer require doctors to wear white coats.
To join the campaign click the icon to sign the petition
MRSA Action UK will be speaking at the
Improvement Foundation Conference
Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield, 13th October 2008
Tackling Healthcare Associated Infections outside of Hospital
A national initiative has been launched in the North East to Tackle Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) Outside of Hospital and 50 Care Homes have agreed to participate in the first wave of this exciting Programme.
This unique Programme offered by the Improvement Foundation provides an integrated programme of support to help tackle MRSA, Clostridium difficile and other infections in the Care Home setting to complement the work already being undertaken locally and nationally.
The Improvement Foundation is a leading organisation with a proven track record of bringing about large scale improvements in health care and other public sectors.
Cutting the rates of healthcare associated infections is a key priority in health policy and increased media attention as brought about the issue of infection to the public eye and the need to increase public confidence. The Programme is aligned to current Government policy and objectives and enables a multi agency approach in tackling healthcare associated infections by bringing together the NHS, the Independent Sector and Local Authorities.
MRSA Action UK will be attending the Westinghouse Safety Forum
15th October 2008
at The Red Rose Hub,
The event will cover both safety in the workplace and outside the working environment. MRSA Action UK has been invited to hold three breakout sessions to give information about healthcare infections. The breakout sessions will be interactive, with opportunities for questions and participation.
MRSA Action UK are delegates at the Yakult Symposium
Probiotic Relevance: Putting Theory into Practice,
October 21st 2008, London
Come and visit our stand and participate to learn more about probiotics in the healthcare setting
The symposium would be of interest to:
- dietitians and nutritionists
- primary and secondary healthcare professionals eg GPs, practice nurses and ward sisters
- medical and healthcare professionals, particularly those training in the areas of gastroenterology, nutrition, microbiology and infection control
| Derek Butler, Chair of MRSA Action UK will be speaking at Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust's Infection Control Study Day |
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Wednesday 22nd October 2008 9.15am - 3.30pm
The aim of the day is for delegates to update their knowledge, skills and attitudes for the effective management of various Infection Prevention and Control issues
ANTT Conference University College London Hospitals Trust 27th October 2008 |
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ANTT is widely acclaimed as best practice. Implementation of ANTT has been shown to dramatically improve staff practice and significantly reduce hospital acquired infection rates. The first National Conference will present important latest evidence and developments from leading NHS hospitals. Delegates will learn how ot implant and maintain ANTT to ensure staff compliance across large organisations. Case studies will show how failures and challenges in aseptic management require as much support from the Board as they do on the Ward.
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MRSA Action The Health Select Committee Portcullis House, 27th October 2008 |
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MRSA Action UK will be partipating in
Reducing Surgical Site Infections
Making a Difference: Consensus on Good Practice
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Venue:
This conference provides an important update on reducing surgical site infection (SSI), the scale of the problem, monitoring surveillance and working towards the NICE guidelines which is due for release in October.
Contact: For more information please either call Keren on 020 8541 1399, email keren@healthcare-events.co.uk or visit http://www.healthcare-events.co.uk
Spring 2009 (date and venue to be confirmed)
Participants will gain cutting edge information on clinical and management techniques and methods to create an infection control culture leading to a rapid reduction of infections within Trusts. This will quickly save both management and clinical time and importantly save lives. To view a record of last year's event click here
