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Infection Prevention in the Home

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Infection control is integral to the safety and quality of any healthcare environment. While home and community care settings do not necessarily present the same infection risks as acute care, they have their own unique set of challenges that must be considered by staff and organisations.

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Infection control is integral to the safety and quality of any healthcare environment. While home and community care settings do not necessarily present the same infection risks as acute care, they have their own unique set of challenges that must be considered by staff and organisations. Protecting yourself and your clients from healthcare-associated infections requires a comprehensive understanding of infection control principles and how to apply them to a home environment.

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