PIF Categories: Infection Control

Monkeypox patient information

Date: 05/07/2022

This information is correct at time of publishing. Monkeypox guidance may change so please check nhs.uk and gov.uk for the most current information. Please make a note of your local […]

Clean hands – a step by step guide

Date: 20/10/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Coronavirus COVID-19

Date: 07/07/2021

Coronaviruses are a group of common viruses which are found across the world. COVID-19 emerged in 2019 as a new coronavirus and caused the global pandemic. Symptoms of COVID-19 coronavirus […]

While you’re in isolation

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about why we may move you to a single room during your hospital stay.

Salmonella (food poisoning)

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about food poisoning, who is at greater risk and what you can do to avoid it.

Patient screening and what to expect

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about what organisms we screen for and what to expect when we admit you to hospital.

Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) Staphylococcus aureus

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about PVL, what illnesses it can cause and how you can treat it.

Diarrhoea and vomiting caused by Norovirus – a guide

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about what causes Norovirus, and what patients and visitors must do to help prevent spreading it.

MRSA – information for visitors

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about MRSA and what you can do as a visitor to help prevent spreading it.

MRSA suppression therapy

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about the treatments and medicines used to reduce MRSA bacteria on your skin.