Information for Care Homes
Here are some articles on subjects that are relevant to care home staff. This part of the website will be periodically updated, so keep coming back to find out more on subject such as infection control, C-diff and Norovirus etc. Please also take a look at our blog. http://www.cairntechnology.com/blog
Causes of C-diff
C-diff (clostridium difficile) bacteria spreads easily in healthcare environments such as hospitals and care homes as it is contagious and often caused by antibiotics. The c...
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How to Prevent Spread of Norovirus
Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is a highly contagious stomach bug that affects people of all ages – at any time of year. Causing vomiting and diarrhoea,...
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Infection Control in Care Homes
The staff at Cairn are specialists in infection control in care homes. We recognise that infection control is vital in the care home sector, as many of those who live in car...
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MRSA in Care Homes
Reducing MRSA in Care Homes MRSA is an infection caused by a variety of the staphylococcus bacterium. This type of bacterium normally lives on the skin or inside the nostril...
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Types of Incontinence
Over 6 million people in the U.K. suffer from urinary dysfunction, and the good news is that 70% of cases can be cured or greatly improved. It's important that carers al...
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