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Scottish Infection Manual
Guidance on core standards for the control of infection in hospitals,
health care premises and the community interface

July 1998

Contents

Foreword
Commonly Used Acronyms/Abbreviations
Chapter 1 The Role and Responsibilities of Health Boards, Hospitals and Other Healthcare Providers
Chapter 2 Infection Control in the Primary Care Setting
Chapter 3 Infection Control at the Hospital/Community Interface
Chapter 4 Prevention of Infection in Hospitals: Surgical and Investigational Procedures
Chapter 5 Prevention of Infection in Units of High Potential Risk
Chapter 6 Delivery of Medical and Nursing Care in Infectious Disease Units
Chapter 7 Disposal of Clinical Waste
Chapter 8 Occupational Health and Safety of NHS Staff
References
Other Reading
Appendices