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Introduction to infection control in care homes

To complement the launch of this DVD for care homes a one day conference has been organised in London on 21st May 2009 for further details and to register online go to http://www.hpa-events.org.uk/CareHomes

This is a series of seven short films. These are designed to provide staff with an introduction to infection control.
These seven short films include:

Infection control nurses have provided expert advice throughout filming and production of the training resource. Every effort has been made to ensure that the advice provided is based on the best available evidence
while providing advice that can be easily adopted and put into practice. The DVD can be can be used to supplement existing infection control training programs for care homes. It will also provide practical assistance to help comply with the Department of Health Code of Practice as and when it is issued.

This valuable resource can be can be used to supplement existing training programs. It will also provide practical assistance to help comply with the Department of Health Code of Practice as and when it is issued.

A free DVD containing the films was sent to care homes, health protection units and other relevant stakeholders. Further copies can be requested from the publications department, email publications@hpa.org.uk

The Health Protection Agency would like to thank everybody who contributed to these films within the Agency, Department of Health, the Infection Prevention Society, Commission for Social Care Inspection. Particular thanks are given to residents and staff at Anchor Nursing Homes and Willowdale Lodge, Southend on Sea.

 

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