The first major update to long-term care infection prevention and control recommendations in 17 years offer providers a new ...

Just 17.4 percent of ambulatory care nurses reported that they comply with all nine standard precautions for infection prevention, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

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 ...

Thousands of dental patients are being informed about an investigation into infection control standards at two surgeries. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is writing to around 5,600 patients linked to dental ...