Latest News - April 2008
Beating C. Difficile
29 April 2008
The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital experienced an outbreak of Clostridium difficile027. The incidence of C. difficile-associated disease (CDAD) increased drama… More…
Fire Precautions
29 April 2008
“The recent fire at the Royal Marsden hopefully has focused minds on the practical realities of a major fire and patient evacuation within all healthcare organi… More…
Fire Safety
29 April 2008
A one day course organised by BRE, 26 March,Watford, covering fire safety management issues for hospitals qualifies for 4.5 hours of CPD. Supported by The Natio… More…
Elective Surgery Investment at Castle Hill
29 April 2008
As part of a £250 million programme of capital investment, a £45 million cardiac and elective surgery facility is currently underway at Castle Hill Hospital, pa… More…
Health Signposting
29 April 2008
In conjunction with the government’s proposal to encourage employers to promote good health among employees, and as a counter to ‘obesity epidemic’ headlines, T… More…
Design Excellence Prize
29 April 2008
Design company H2 Product Development, workingclosely with Static Systems Group, took the main award, presented by actor and author, Tony Robinson, at the prest… More…
MRSA Screening Guidance
29 April 2008
Guidance is available that presents recommendations, which, if implemented, will reduce the risk of infection from MRSA through screening patients identified as… More…
Deep Clean
29 April 2008
East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust is undertaking a £450,000 enhanced deep cleaning programme for all itswards and clinical areas. It forms part of the national de… More…
C.Diff Death Toll Rises
29 April 2008
The number of death certificates inEngland and Wales in 2006mentioning Clostridium difficile ascause of death increased 72 per cent on 2005 figures.… More…
