Infection Prevention and Control in Childcare Settings
Revised health guidance now includes the amendments to the Infection Prevention and Control in Childcare Settings document produced by Health Protection Scotland.
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Infection Prevention and Control in Childcare Settings
Revised health guidance now includes the amendments to the Infection Prevention and Control in Childcare Settings document produced by Health Protection Scotland.
It is aimed at relevant service providers (excluding schools and outdoor nurseries) although some elements will apply to all services, to the public who use such services and Care Inspectorate staff involved in regulatory activities. It explains how the national guidance document should be used, how it maps to the regulations, national care standards and quality theme, includes lessons from regulatory activities, useful references and websites.
It may be useful to include the guidance to your infection prevention and control folder or documents.
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Tell NHS Education Scotland and IRISS how you use evidence to inform practice
NHS Education for Scotland and IRISS are looking for case studies about how individuals and organisations across the social services in Scotland create, use and share evidence to inform their provision of support to people.
They plan to use these case studies to highlight how evidence is being used to good effect across the social services and help others to think about how they can improve.They will be gathering case studies between now and the middle of March 2012 and there is the chance to win a £25 voucher.
You can share your experiences by:
- completing an online survey
- or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with ‘Case study’ in the subject line and one of the team will contact you to discuss further.
All case studies that are gathered will be made available through the Social Services Knowledge Scotland website (www.ssks.org.uk)
pdf SSKS Flyer
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Tell NHS Education Scotland and IRISS how you use evidence to inform practice
NHS Education for Scotland and IRISS are looking for case studies about how individuals and organisations across the social services in Scotland create, use and share evidence to inform their provision of support to people.
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Recall of specific batches of Clopixol Conc Injection (500mg/ml)
Lundbeck Limited are recalling specific batches of the antipsychotic medication Clopixol Conc. Injection (500mg/ml). This is because there have been a small number of reports of cracked ampoules and there are concerns that sterility assurance cannot be guaranteed. For more information see http://www.mhra.gov.uk/
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