INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Norovirus cases up as COVID-19 remain flat in Week 52
The latest national flu and COVID-19 surveillance report, which includes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) data, and national norovirus and rotavirus surveillance report, shows mixed activity from COVID-19 between week 52 and 51, but increases since the publication of the previous report in week 50. SARS-CoV-2 positivity decreased to 10.1%, from 11.2% in the previous week, according to […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Adapting to new challenges in the care home
Prompted by heightened awareness of infection risks, notably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, care homes have had to rapidly adapt and implement more stringent hygiene protocols. Here we explore the key trends in infection control within UK, highlighting how they are responding to new challenges to protect their residents, based in insights from attendees at […]
The importance of hygiene in social care settings
Maintaining a high standard of hygiene in care settings is extremely important. Those who live in care are more likely to have a vulnerable or compromised immune system, making them more susceptible to commonly transmitted infections. For this reason, it is integral to the delivery of effective care that residents, visitors and staff take reasonable […]
