Infection prevention and control: information and advice

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Infection prevention and control is key to quality, patient safety and governance systems, and an integral element of reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more about how infection or disease can result in a wide variety of infections.

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Infection prevention and control

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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how the RCN is involved in infection prevention issues and practice
signposting to further advice on travel health and sepsis
general guidance for managing the spread of COVID-19.

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4 Mar 2024

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Rose Gallagher

The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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