Second edition of HSG 220 Health & safety in care homes published

The revised second edition of Health and safety in care homes (HSG220) was published in June 2014.


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E-cigarettes, batteries and chargers

Health Facilities Scotland have issued an alert about fire risks that may occur in the use of e-cigarettes, batteries and chargers.

This includes reusable and disposable electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), cigars, pipes and similar battery powered tobacco replacement products which use a heating element (atomiser) to produce a vapour which resembles smoke.  Read more here


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National Care Home Open Day 20 June

SCOTLAND’S social care regulator the Care Inspectorate is backing National Care Home Open Day today, with the message that by working together, people who use care services, care providers and the public can help improve care for everyone.


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Joint statement from the Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland

The Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland have issued a joint statement welcoming the Scottish Government's publication of the consultation on the National Care Standards.


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Disposable Gloves: use and management

An updated document relating to the use and management of disposable gloves has been added to the Infection Prevention and Control section of our website.


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