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Infection prevention and control: information and advice

Last quality assured: 22/07/2026
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#Infection prevention and control
Infection prevention and control is key to quality, patient safety and governance systems, and an integral element of reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more about how infection or disease can result in a wide variety of infections.

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All nurse roles

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Infection prevention and control is key to quality, patient safety and governance systems, and an integral element of reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more about how infection or disease can result in a wide variety of infections.

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Resource last reviewed 22/07/2026

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Monet

 

Marinas

Professional Lead for Infection Prevention and Control

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Last reviewed: 22/07/2026

Last quality assured: 22/07/2026
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