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Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles for adult social care settings in England, to be used with guidance on managing specific infections.
Introduction This resource contains general infection prevention and…
Understanding how infection is spread is crucial to effective infection…
Quick reference guide for primary care on how to test for and treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in dyspepsia.
Interim guidance to use for the management of cases of Helicobacter pylori in view of the pause in H. pylori reference service pause in England
AMRHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections) is the national reference unit for investigating antimicrobial resistance in healthcare-associated bacteria.
National antimicrobial intravenous-to-oral switch (IVOS) criteria for prompt switch developed for adult and paediatric patients, categorised into 5 sections.
For all independent prescribers to help improve the quality of prescribing practice.
The UK Access, Watch and Reserve, and Other (UK-AWaRe) antibiotic classification list.
Quizzes and crosswords about antibiotic resistance for the public, healthcare prescribers and pharmacists.
This handbook collates national resources on antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control.
Information on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), effective methods to avoid unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics and advice for healthcare professionals.
Resource page for the national point prevalence survey (PPS) on healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in England, 2023.
This document explains how to use antibiotics responsibly for patients, animal keepers, pet owners and prescribers.
Data-specific policy for revisions and amendments to mandatory surveillance data of Healthcare-associated infections.
Evidence-based guidance for diagnostic laboratories to make an informed decision on choices of commercial assay for carbapenemase detection.
Guidance on administering antimicrobial prophylaxis to bomb blast victims.
Evidence and guidance for healthcare professionals on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, and infection prevention and control.
Acute NHS trusts are asked to validate their antibiotic prescribing data using this Public Health England (PHE) validation protocol.
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