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What infection prevention and control has to offer the sustainable development goals
There are five years to go until 2030 – the end point of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) – otherwise known as the global goals. The 17 global goals were adopted by all United Nations (UN) Member States in 2015 and triggered a shared commitment by all countries to address many issues affecting the sustainability of the planet, including improving
Hygiene and cleanliness provide dignity and are a sign of respect
Since 2019, we have been reflecting on aspects of environmental cleaning in healthcare, stimulated by colleagues. We believed it was necessary to raise the profile of this important topic, particularly with regards to strategic approaches to integration and improvement. Hygiene and cleanliness provide dignity and are a sign of respect to those who are seeking care and facilitate the work
Infection Prevention and Control should be an enabler, not a barrier to safe, compassionate human interaction
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Infection prevention and control and WASH: developing a unique training package for health workers in Malawi – project learning
Our journey to develop a novel IPC-WASH learning package for frontline healthcare workers began in 2020, in recognition of how crucial WASH is to quality healthcare.
The relevance of nursing to the achievement of person-centred infection prevention and control
Our opinion paper, published at the end of 2024, addressed the role of nurses and the relevance of models and theories, both nursing and IPC, with a focus on person-centredness.
Campaigning is not putting words on a poster and posting on social media, hoping others will read it.
Campaigning is an effort to persuade a defined public group to engage in activities or behaviours that will improve health.
And it’s all about your game plan when making the most of being part of a campaign to raise or maintain the profile of IPC!