Animals & Pets in Health Care Facilities – Guidance on
Avian Influenza – Guidance on the Management of Suspected or Probably Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza
Clostridium Difficile Infection Policy
Cystic Fibrosis - Infection Control Guidelines for patients with Cystic Fibrosis
Decontamination Policy and Procedures
Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases (ESBLs) and Resistant AMP C Type Beta Lactamases (AMP Cs)
Herpes Simplex Information and Guidance
Infection Prevention and Control Policy
Influenza - Guidance on the Management of
Measles Information & Guidance
From 31st December 2010, new systems were implemented to screen relevant elective and emergency admissions in line with national guidance. I can confirm that these systems have been implemented and this is reflected in the policy (refer to sections 9 & 10).
Angela Pedder OBE, Chief Executive, Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Patient placement and movement policy (infection prevention & control)
PVL – Associated Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in the hospital environment
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - guidance on the management of
Standard Infection Control Precautions
Streptococcal Infection Group A - Guidance on
Surveillance and Reporting of Infectious Disease, Healthcare Associated Infection & Antibiotic Resistant Organisms – Policy for
Terminal Cleaning Co-ordination – Guidelines for
Torridge Ward – Operational Policy
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (creutzfeldt jakob disease) policy
Tuberculosis Management in a Hospital Setting
Vancomycin/Glycopeptide Resistant Enterococci (VRE/GRE) Guidelines
Varicella Zoster (VZ) Virus, Chickepox & Shingles
Venous Access Device Policy & Procedures
Viral Gastroenteritis Guidance
Viral Haemaemorrhagic Fever (LASSA, MARBURG, EBOLA & CRIMEAN/CONGO VIRUSES)
Ward Closure due to a Suspected or Confirmed Outbreak of Infection