78114-DoH-Winning Ways - Antibiotic Action

Contents
Introduction 1
The Present Position 5
The Nature of the Problem 7
Evidence and Experience 10
Action Area One: Active Surveillance and Investigation 12
Action Area Two: Reducing the Infection Risk from Use of Catheters, Tubes, Cannulae,
Instruments and Other Devices 13
Action Area Three: Reducing Reservoirs of Infection 16
Action Area Four: High Standards of Hygiene in Clinical Practice 18
Action Area Five: Prudent Use of Antibiotics 20
Action Area Six: Management and Organisation 21
Action Area Seven: Research and Development 23
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