NICE publishes latest wave of COVID-19 guidelines
The first is on the care of children and young people who are immunocompromised and the second on antibiotics for pneumonia in adults in hospital.
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Antibiotics should be restricted for COPD
Healthcare professionals should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance when deciding whether antibiotics are needed for treating or preventing a flare up of symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Double check patients with ‘penicillin allergy’ to avoid increased MRSA risk
People who incorrectly believe they are allergic to penicillin are unnecessarily put at an increased risk of developing MRSA or C difficile, NICE warns today.
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The role of NICE guidance in fighting antibiotic resistance
Rosie explains how new NICE guidance will help us all in the fight against antibiotic resistance
Washing the germs away
Di has been working hard to teach her students about the importance of hand-washing. Find out how she has got on.
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Improving quality and patient safety utilising NICE guidance and the One Together framework
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Help to Care Mobile App: Supporting care workers and carers to identify and prevent deterioration
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Ambulatory Acute Foot Service - Royal Free London NHS FT