High impact actions: fighting infection

Abstract

In this article, Aseptic Non-Touch Technique clinical director Stephen Rowley and Simon Clare, who are both cancer nurses, explain the importance of aseptic technique, Alison Ruffell, a sister in critical care, describes a local initiative to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia and, in conclusion, Jeanette Beer of the National Patient Safety Agency focuses on a national programme to reduce infections associated with central venous catheters.