Article: Infection control: use of disposable gloves and aprons

Disposable gloves and aprons are used to protect health professionals and patients from the risks of infection. However, it is important to use them appropriately or they may increase patients' risk of healthcare-associated infections. This article discusses when and how to use them.

Wigglesworth,N. 2019. Infection control 3: use of disposable gloves and aprons. Nursing Times, 115(7) p34-36

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Article: Infection control: good hand-hygiene practice for hospital patients

This article reviews the evidence on the importance of patient hand hygiene and recommended good practice.  It's accompanied by a poster, which can be photocopied, advising patients when and how to clean their hands.

Chadwick, C. 2019. Infection control 4: good hand-hygiene practice for hospital patients. Nursing Times, 115(9) p27-29.

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Article: Infection control: equipment for facial and respiratory protection

Respiratory and facial protection are used by health professionals when there is a risk of blood or body fluids splashing into the face and eyes or exposure via inhalation.  This article discusses when and how to use the right protective equipment.

Wigglesworth, N. 2019. Infection control 5: equipment for facial and respiratory protection. Nursing Times, 115(10) p30-32.

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Article: Infection control: hand hygiene using soap and water

This article briefly explains the importance of hand hygiene, when it should be performed and which cleansing agent to use; it also outlines the procedure for decontaminating the hands using soap and water and how to protect skin integrity.

Wigglesworth, N. 2019. Infection control 6: hand hygiene using soap and water. Nursing Times, 115 (11) p37-38.

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Article: A programme to cut inappropriate use of non-sterile medical gloves

Healthcare workers should only use non-sterile gloves for self-protection when exposure to blood or body fluids is likely. Overuse of gloves can have negative repercussions, including higher expenditure and waste, more skin problems and missed opportunities to decontaminate hands.

Dunn, H. et al. 2019. A programme to cut inappropriate use of non-sterile medical gloves, Nursing Times, 115(9), p18-20.

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Article: Infection control - hand hygiene

This article, explains the importance of hand hygiene, when it should be done and the cleaning agents to use.  It also outlines the procedures for decontaminating the hands using alcohol-based hand rub.

Wigglesworth, N. 2019.  Infection control 2: hand hygiene using alcohol-based hand rub.  Nursing Times, 115 (5) p 24 - 27.

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Article: Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice

Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, aprons, and eye protection play an important role in the prevention and control of infection for all healthcare staff.  This article defines PPE and it's components, outlining when these items should be used and the procedures for putting on and removing them.  It includes a self assessment quiz at the end and could be used as part of the 35 CPD hours required for revalidation.

Brown, L. et al. 2019.  Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice.  Nursing Standard, 34 (5) p 59 - 66.

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New Book: Infection prevention and control at a glance

This highly visual and dynamic book is a thorough resource for healthcare staff wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge in infection prevention and control. It provides a concise and simple approach to a vast and complex subject, and equips the reader with key information in relation to aspects of infection control.

Weston, D. et al. 2017.  Infection prevention and control at a glance.  Wiley Blackwell.

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