Search Results for 'Infection control'
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Seven out of ten people in the west don’t wash their hands for long enough
Seven out of 10 people in the west do not wash their hands for long enough to kill germs that cause infections, according to new research, just published.
Poor hand-washing at Portiuncula is putting patients at risk — HIQA
New hygiene and infection prevention inspection reports published yesterday by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have found that poor hand-washing practice in Portiuncula Hospital is potentially putting patients at risk of acquiring a Healthcare Associated Infection.
Drop in number of MRSA cases at Galway hospitals
The number of cases of MRSA infection at Galway University Hospitals [University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park Hospital] has dropped - 10 patients with MRSA bloodstream infections were treated at the city’s public hospitals in the first six months of this year.
Vomiting bug forces visiting restrictions at UGH
Management at University Hospital Galway last night (Wednesday) advised that visiting restrictions are in place at the hospital due to the presence of cases of the winter vomiting bug (Norovirus).
Bring back matrons to fight hospital acquired infections, urges new health forum chairperson
The new chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum is calling for the return of hospital matrons to help in the fight against hospital acquired infections.
