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Quarterly epidemiological data on Clostridioides difficile infection, Escherichia coli bacteraemia, Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia and Surgical Site Infection in Scotland. October to December (Q4) 2025

Report provides data for common healthcare infections in Scotland.

Scoping activity – Endoscopy final rinse water guidance. SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations)

Details of scoping review undertaken for suitable endoscopy final rinse water guidance

Notes For Boards: IPC Considerations For The Design Of A Reduced Water Healthcare Facility

This document provides information and guidance on how to safely design, plan and implement a reduced water care healthcare ward or facility.

Notes for Boards: IPC Risks associated with Water Ingress during construction of a Healthcare Built Environment

This document signposts to key information and guidance to prevent and safely manage IPC risk should water ingress occur.

National Guidance for Safe Management of Linen in NHSScotland Health and Care Environments For laundry services and distribution V3

Provides guidance on the safe management of linen at all stages of the laundering process for health and care settings.

Quarterly epidemiological data on Clostridioides difficile infection, Escherichia coli bacteraemia, Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia and Surgical Site Infection in Scotland. July to September (Q3) 2025

Report provides data for common healthcare infections in Scotland.

Notes for Boards: Summary of Guidance Infection Prevention and control (IPC) Considerations for Isolation Room Design and Patient Placement

This document aims to signpost NHS boards to relevant guidance documents and assist with understanding patient isolation requirements.

Scottish One Health Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance in 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health issue. The report provides intelligence on trends in antibiotic use (AMU) and AMR in Scotland.

NHSScotland Guidance for Decontamination and testing of Cardiac Heater Cooler Units (HCUs) V1.2

Operational guidance for decontamination of Cardiac Heater Cooler Units

FOI – 2025-3162 Infection-related admissions and NHS pressures

Information request and response for FOI Reference: FOI – 2025-3162

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