NICE publishes quality improvement guide on preventing and controlling healthcare associated infections

NICE publishes quality improvement guide on preventing and controlling healthcare associated infections: NICE has today (9 November) published its quality improvement guide on the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in secondary care settings. Produced in partnership with the Health Protection Agency (HPA) as part of a pilot project, the guide identifies the organisational characteristics, arrangements and practices that describe excellence in care and practice to prevent and control HCAIs. Health Protection Agency