infection prevention
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Reducing superbug transmission with novel environmental hygiene interventions
Posted on 7 Apr 2022
Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre recently announced novel study results indicating for the first time that Ultraviolet (UV) room decontamination technology paired with manual cleaning protocols decreased the transmission of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) by 23% in a hospital setting.
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Infection Prevention and Control: Working towards the irreducible minimum
Posted on 27 Jun 2019
With the Infection Prevention and Control programme, Mediclinic takes an evidence-based, practical approach to reduce the spread of multidrug resistant microorganisms and reduce hospital acquired infections. Dr Warren Lowman, who
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Infection control in the hospital setting
Posted on 25 Jun 2019
Infection prevention is a key performance indicator at all Mediclinic hospitals. Sally Wolf, Infection Control Manager: Mediclinic Constantiaberg, explains how a comprehensive in-hospital strategy brings all units and staff members
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Mediclinic SA’s infection control philosophy
Posted on 18 Jun 2019
Mediclinic Southern Africa considers infection control a key priority – and innovative measures to reduce the spread of bacteria are now paying off. Healthcare-associated infections continue to pose a risk
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