Evaluation of decontamination procedures used in primary care.
This study examined decontamination and infection control procedures in general practice. Four primary care trusts participated with a response rate of 80 per cent. The study showed evidence of poor compliance with national standards and examples of unsafe practice.
Health faculty, Canterbury Christ Church University College.
Susan E
SE
Clark
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000458:organization & administration; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000379:methods; D020380:Needs Assessment; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011482:Protective Devices; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom
D017744:Medical Waste Disposal