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HSC 2000/002: The management and control of hospital infection: action for the NHS for the management and control of infection in hospitals in England
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Document type:Health Service Circular
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:11 February 2000
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:2000
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Series number:HSC 2000/002
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Pages:7
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
This Health Service Circular sets out a programme of action for the NHS to: strengthen prevention and control of infection in hospital; secure appropriate health care services for patients with infection; improve surveillance of hospital infection; and monitor and optimise antimicrobial prescribing.
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