Ensuring a consistent approach to infection prevention and control
Infection prevention and control actions for winter respiratory viruses.
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GPs warned against relying on Google Translate amid lack of interpreters
Research suggests relying on Google Translate in consultations can put patient safety at risk when interpreters aren't available.
NHS England and GMC regional webinar for GPs
Infection Prevention and Control
Review local infection prevention and control pathways and promote face masks where appropriate.
Sexual misconduct: practices to sign up to the Sexual Safety Charter
An update on actions to prevent sexual misconduct in the NHS
Primary care providers are expected to sign up to the Sexual Safety Charter's 10 principles and complete a self-assurance checklist.
National patient safety alert – harm from incorrect recording of penicillin allergy as penicillamine allergy
National Patient Safety Alert: penicillin allergy wrongly recorded as penicillamine allergy in prescribing systems.