Doncaster Royal Infirmary: Do not visit our patients !
As from the Doncaster Hospital Homepage (Given credit to this as this one of the few who actually update their website when an outbreak is known, we find this a VERY good policy and urge all other healthcare organisation to take an example of this!) PLEASE DON’T VISIT AND RISK BRINGING MORE BUGS INTO HOSPITAL! […]
Norovirus at Monklands Hospital, Airdrie
An outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea at a hospital is being investigated. NHS Lanarkshire said the Norovirus infection, which has affected patients in seven wards at Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, is being closely monitored by an outbreak control team. The health board said the wards have been closed to new admissions, and no new patients will […]
Guidelines for Management
Guidelines for the management of norovirus outbreaks in acute and community health and social care settings. This guide gives recommendations on the management of outbreaks of vomiting and/or diarrhoea in hospitals and community health and social care settings, including nursing and residential homes. They are not specifically intended to cover schools, colleges, prisons, military establishments, […]
NHS campaign to stop norovirus spreading in Cornwall
A campaign has begun to stop the spread of norovirus in Cornwall. Leaflets and posters encouraging basic hygiene have been given to pharmacies, surgeries and hospitals, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly said. Norovirus causes sickness and diarrhoea with some people needing medical treatment. Read the full article at the BBC website. Tags: diarrhoea, hospitals, […]
Cluster of Norovirus cases at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following announcement today (November 25): A total of five babies (two male and three female, aged from 6 months to 31 months) and a student nurse at a paediatrics infant ward at QEH had presented with […]
