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Explains surgical wound infection, and the national programme for monitoring infections acquired in hospitals, in English and 27 other languages.
This service allows hospitals to record incidents of infection after surgery, track patient results and review or change practice to avoid further infections.
This analysis relates to patients who have had mesh procedures for SUI and urogynaecological prolapse since 2008.
An interim report from the Scottish independent review of the use, safety and efficacy of transvaginal mesh implants.
Check the tariff classification for surgical gowns with reinforcements.
UKHSA helps hospitals record incidents of surgical site infection (SSI) to help improve surgical practice and prevent further infections.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
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