Standard precautions
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Sharps safety
Sharps safety in healthcare focuses on preventing needlestick and other sharps-related injuries to healthcare workers.
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Aseptic technique
The aim of aseptic technique is to protect patients from the introduction of pathogens during clinical procedures.
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Vascular access device clinical management
Correct use and management of vascular access devices minimises the risks of transmission of infection to inpatients.
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Hand hygiene
Effective hand hygiene is a core strategy to preventing healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
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Clean and safe environment
Inadequate healthcare environment hygiene has been linked to the transmission of infections through direct or indirectly contact (via hands) with contaminated surfaces.
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Skin antisepsis
Skin antisepsis for invasive procedures guideline provides the key practice points for using skin antiseptics during invasive or skin penetrating medical procedures.
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Personal protective equipment
Covers prevention of damage to skin from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), guidance to support wellbeing and prevent injury and illness.