http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/knowledge-of-tb-within-the-somali-community/5058780.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/knowledge-of-tb-within-the-somali-community/5058780.article Many new tuberculosis cases are occurring in people born outside the UK. Culturally appropriate services need to be developed for the effective treatment of TB Fri, 17 May 2013 10:38 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/the-infection-prevention-nurse-as-change-agent/5058253.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/the-infection-prevention-nurse-as-change-agent/5058253.article Addressing deficits in clinical practice can be challenging. Using a change-management tool can offer a structured approach to change Fri, 3 May 2013 11:04 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/minimising-risk-in-the-use-of-central-lines/5057062.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/minimising-risk-in-the-use-of-central-lines/5057062.article Central line catheters are invasive and leave patients prone to infection. Careful attention to their management and infection prevention minimises their risks. Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:33 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/practice-nursing/how-should-francis-change-nursing-practice/5054846.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/practice-nursing/how-should-francis-change-nursing-practice/5054846.article The Francis report into failings at Mid Staffordshire includes many recommendations, some of which can be acted on immediately Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:25 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/norovirus-outbreaks-containment-or-closure/5054394.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/norovirus-outbreaks-containment-or-closure/5054394.article A study examined whether containing affected patients in single rooms and bays was more efficient at managing an outbreak of norovirus than closing entire wards Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:58 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/supporting-care-homes-to-cut-c-difficile-reinfections/5054391.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/supporting-care-homes-to-cut-c-difficile-reinfections/5054391.article After finding that local care homes had experienced C difficile infection, a trust offered them deep cleaning and expert advice to reduce reinfection Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:07 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/long-term-conditions/using-narratives-to-boost-care-hiv-in-pregnancy/5054000.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/long-term-conditions/using-narratives-to-boost-care-hiv-in-pregnancy/5054000.article Receiving a diagnosis of a long-term condition is disruptive and life-changing but nurses can use narrative care to help patients successfully manage the disruption Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:04 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/immunology/cutting-levels-of-antimicrobial-resistance/5051604.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/immunology/cutting-levels-of-antimicrobial-resistance/5051604.article Growing levels of resistance to antimicrobial drugs pose a serious threat to healthcare systems. Nurses have an important role in combating this threat Thu, 8 Nov 2012 14:08 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/nutrition/promoting-healthy-drinking-habits-in-children/5050262.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/nutrition/promoting-healthy-drinking-habits-in-children/5050262.article Fewer than one third of primary school children drink enough fluids, which can affect their cognitive function as well as their physical health. Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/risk-of-needlestick-injury-from-injecting-needles/5049963.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/infection-control/risk-of-needlestick-injury-from-injecting-needles/5049963.article A new law to protect workers from needlestick injury is being implemented, but many trusts misunderstand which needles pose the greatest risk. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:00 GMT