Practical Patient Care Issue 3 2009
Cover Story
Campaigns such as "Patient Safety First" have brought the focus of UK healthcare back to its primary function. However, media coverage can give a false sense of security as targets for control of superbugs are met, while neglecting the overall picture of healthcare-acquired infections. Stephen Ramsden, director of the UK National Patient Safety Campaign and Dr Tammy Boyce of The King's Fund discuss how media coverage has helped and hindered progress in the patient safety field.
MRSA Put to the Test
Could new screening methods be the key to prevention of those infected by the modern world's most common "superbug"?
Could new screening methods be the key to prevention of those infected by the modern world's most common "superbug"?
Sound Barrier?
With their frequent use in healthcare facilities, cutting infection caused by urinary devices should be a top priority.
With their frequent use in healthcare facilities, cutting infection caused by urinary devices should be a top priority.
Caring Consultation
Despite newer methods of prevention, sharps injuries in healthcare facilities unfortunately still occur.
Despite newer methods of prevention, sharps injuries in healthcare facilities unfortunately still occur.
Occupational Hazard
Janice Huy, Teri Palermo and Eileen Storey of the CDC examine the prevalence of blood-borne infections.
Janice Huy, Teri Palermo and Eileen Storey of the CDC examine the prevalence of blood-borne infections.
Directions for Use
The leading cause of accidental death in one US state, the use of prescription drugs is a major concern.
The leading cause of accidental death in one US state, the use of prescription drugs is a major concern.
Perfect Match
Determining the correct course of care for any patient rests on matching the right people to the right medical history.
Determining the correct course of care for any patient rests on matching the right people to the right medical history.
Feet First
Diabetes sufferers must take extra care of their feet to ensure ulcers do not develop.
Diabetes sufferers must take extra care of their feet to ensure ulcers do not develop.
Legislative Pressure
As one of the conditions now under regulation that restricts reimbursement, pressure ulcers are of great concern.
As one of the conditions now under regulation that restricts reimbursement, pressure ulcers are of great concern.
TIME for Bed Management
With the concept of "TIME" now a few years in practice, how has wound bed management developed?
With the concept of "TIME" now a few years in practice, how has wound bed management developed?
