Link: icWales – Fresh moves on infections.
A NEW strategy has been launched to help prevent healthcare-associated infections in the community.
Healthcare professionals from across Wales are being asked for their views on the new strategy, which aims to reduce infection in the community from organisms such as influenza, norovirus, MRSA and Clostridium difficile.
The draft strategy has been developed following a similar approach for hospitals, which was launched in 2004.
The strategy will highlight best practice in infection control and make all organisations aware of their responsibilities in combating infections.
The guidance will be aimed at a wide range of individuals and organisations that provide healthcare in the community including GPs, nursing homes, physiotherapists and dental practices.
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I’m not sure I understand this. Are you talking about stopping the transfer by workers at health care facilities to the community by cleaning guidelines of these health care professionals before leaving work? I know I currently go straight to the bathroom and bag my dirty clothing and shower before coming in contact with others after caring for someone with MRSA. Is that the type of preventative you mean or is there more I could be doing? I don’t feel extreme in what I choose to do. In fact, I still worry every day that I will carry the infection to someone else! Will you be posting what your guidelines will be? Thank you. Rhoda