INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS FOR ADULT CARE HOMES: A CONSULTATION
ANNEX G: Key reference materials
Key References for Nation Infection Control Standards for Care Home Sector
NHS Board guidance for infection control in the care home setting where available.
http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk
Scottish Office Department of Health NHS Management Executive (1998) Scottish Infection Manual: Guidance on core standards for the control of infection in hospitals, health care premises and at the community interface.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library2/doc15/sim-04.asp#b4
Public Health Medicine and Environmental Group (1996) Guidelines on the control of infection in residential and nursing homes. London: Department of Health
Copies available from Department of Health, PO Box 410, Wetherby, LS23 7LN
DoH (1996) MRSA What Nursing and Residential Homes need to know (Leaflet)
http://www.doh.gov.uk/busguide/mrsaguid.htm#contents
Food Safety Act 1990 as amended. London: The Stationery Office. ISBN 0105416908
http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1990/Ukpga_19900016_en_1.htm#tcon
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
COSHH Regulations - The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH) require employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/hthdir/noframes/coshh/index.htm