Healthcare leaders have now responded to the Government’s Autumn Budget 2024 and while many have welcomed the additional investment promised for the NHS, others have argued that the level of investment doesn’t go far enough.
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COVER STORY: Importance of examination gloves in preventing HCAIs
Examination gloves are a critical tool in mitigating the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and preventing cross-contamination. ARKA highlights the latest insights into the vital role they have in maximising safety.
UV-C disinfection: ensuring safety and sustainability
Daan Hoek examines the impact of UV-C light technology in ultrasound probe reprocessing, focusing on how it enhances patient and staff safety. He explains how it contributes to more effective infection control measures, while providing a balance between compliance and sustainability.
Monitoring air quality during joint replacement
Despite the well-documented relationship between microbiological air quality and deep infection rates in joint replacement surgery, routine monitoring of operating theatres during use is still not standard practice. Wan Li Low provides an insight into a pilot study and national audit on air quality in operating theatres, and considers the best...
Reducing post-Caesarean surgical site infections
Sandra Quinn, Project Lead for Surgical Site Infection Surveillance, at the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, examines the rise in Caesarean births, why Caesarean section SSIs are common, and considers some measures which could help reduce infection rates.
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