Sharps injuries: knowing how to prevent them and understanding your risk
Accidents with needles or blades are a key occupation hazard – find out how to stay safe
09 Sep 2021
Rose Gallagher
Sharps injuries: what nurses need to know about the risks
Training is needed to reduce avoidable injuries and minimise infection risks
15 Jun 2021
PPE is vital, but gloves are no substitute for hand hygiene
Hand hygiene remains the key to preventing the spread of infection
07 Jul 2020
Glove use in patient care: do you know when to wear them and when not to?
They have a place in infection prevention and control, but are no substitute for hand hygiene
01 Oct 2019
Aseptic technique: how do we achieve best practice across diverse settings?
The RCN wants your views on shaping a core skill in the absence of evidence
10 Apr 2019
Buying into procurement: the RCN campaign to make better use of health service money
Rose Gallagher reflects on the RCN Small Changes Big Differences campaign and why every healthcare organisation needs a specialist procurement nurse
06 Mar 2018