All change: Recent changes to infection control in England

Discuss changes to infection prevention and control guidelines introduced since the 2009 HTM 01-05 was published.

Topics covered include:

• Recent updates to HTM 01-05 and the decontamination audit tool;
• Impact of pre-employment health checks and the employment of HIV infected healthcare workers;
• NICE infection control guidelines and the evidence base for infection control;
• New EU regulations on sharps management;
• Effect of recent outbreaks of legionella sp and pseudomonas spinfections on dental unit waterline management and plumbing systems;
• Changes in waste management arising from the publication of Safe management of healthcare waste version 2 (May 2012)

On completion you should be familiar with the changes that are relevant to your practice and be able to reflect and note any changes that you may need to implement.