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Infection control guidance for care homes

Document type:

Guidance
Author:

Department of Health
Published date:

19 June 2006
Primary audience:

Professionals
Product number:

275698
Gateway reference:

6724
Pages:

80
Supersedes/replaces:

Guidelines on the control of infection in residential and nursing homes Department of Health
Copyright holder:

Crown

The aim of this document is to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to protect residents and staff from acquiring infections in care homes. It provides information and guidance on requirements and recommendations to proprietors and people in charge of homes, and to the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) on the prevention and control of infection.

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