Hi. Do any Trusts allow in-patient phlebotomy to take bloods without aprons on? I'm working with a team whose SOP states they must wear aprons for all in-patient and they are struggling to get it…
Hi I am trying to find solution that are sustainable for the Trendelenburg Patient Safety Positioning System. What do you use in your Hospital? Mine at the moment uses the Pink Pad. Thank you for your…
We're exploring which water sources are used for endoscopy in UK hospitals. We haven't identified clear guidance on whether water for flushing and bedside cleaning endoscopes needs to be sterile,…
HiI would be keen to understand what each Trusts IPC guidance is around cleaning returned walking aids if people are happy to share. Secondly, has their been challenge around cleaning the inside of…
I found this article provides a positive framing of rational use of healthcare. It proposes proactive approaches to stop ineffective or harmful interventions, and as much celebration of the benefits…
Hi,We are currently having to cover all our instrument trays with costly (22p /each) bags to transport the used instruments from theatre to CSSD. This is a requirement outlined by CQC as we don’t have…
This is the theme for this year's clean air night, coming up on 22nd Jan.Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home - "For the same amount of heat or energy, burning…
This question is posted on the N&MW network...Would welcome your expertise on this? Are clean hands more important?Hello,I have a question regarding the use of a plastic disposable blue aprons for…
If you are at the winter British Thoracic Society meeting next week, don't miss the joint BTS and BPRS (British Paediatric Respiratory Society) Symposium on 'Sustainable respiratory care for future…
I recently heard about this fantastic project, which won an innovation and best practice award at PrescQIPP, and the authors kindly agreed to me sharing it here. I really hope it can provide both…