Jonathan Hinkin

Swansea University | SWAN · Department of Nursing

STRUCTURED Summary Background Registered nurses perform numerous functions critical to the success of antimicrobial stewardship but only 63% of pre-registration nursing programmes include any teaching about stewardship. Updated nursing standards highlight nurses require antimicrobial stewardship knowledge and skills. Aim To explore the delivery o...

This study aims to explore nursing students' knowledge of infection control and investigate how university education and clinical experience influence their infection control practice. In order to prevent and control healthcare associated infections all healthcare staff must be knowledgeable about infection control. However, knowledge and practice...

Haemodialysis units have traditionally been classified as high-risk areas in relation to infection control. Hand decontamination is the fundamental infection control practice, although this is not always performed optimally Deficiencies in the technique, frequency and appropriateness of this vital practice are frequently reported in health care jou...

Standard precautions offer a consistent approach to infection control that does not rely on knowledge or suspicion of infection, and contributes to staff and patient safety by reducing the risk of exposure to potentially infectious material. One of the cornerstones of standard precautions is the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE...