Section Title Page Number 1 Introduction 3 2 Evidence Base 3 3 Purpose 3 4 3 5 Responsibilities 3 6 Definitions 4 7 Risk Management 4 8 Describing the Care Required 4 9 Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 4 10 Screening 5 11 Reducing the Risk of Spread 5 12 Equality and Diversity 6 13 Monitoring and Review 6 14 Further Guidance 6 15 References 6 16 Appendices 1: Quick Reference Guide Management of PVL - SA 7 – 2: Application of Chlorhexidine / Octenisan bodywash 8 3: Patient Information 9 1: Introduction This guidance has been developed for use by healthcare staff in the primary care setting when a patient presents with suspected or diagnosed Panton Valentine Leukocidin – Staphylococcus aureus (PVL-SA). Staff should have access to appropriate guidance that will help effectively prevent and control infections. 2: Evidence Base This guidance has been devised on best practice and information sourced in the reference list. 3: Purpose The purpose of this guidance is to ensure that primary care within Nottinghamshire County; have sufficient information to effectively treat and manage patients with PVL-SA. 4: Scope
Section Title Page Number 1 Introduction 3 2 Evidence Base 3 3 Purpose 3 4 3 5 Responsibilities 3 6 Definitions 4 7 Risk Management 4 8 Describing the Care Required 4 9 Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 4 10 Screening 5 11 Reducing the Risk of Spread 5 12 Equality and Diversity 6 13 Monitoring and Review 6 14 Further Guidance 6 15 References 6 16 Appendices 1: Quick Reference Guide – Management of PVL - SA 2: Application of Chlorhexidine / Octenisan bodywash 3: Patient Information 7 8 9 1: Introduction This guidance has been developed for use by healthcare staff in the primary care setting when a patient presents with suspected or diagnosed Panton Valentine Leukocidin – Staphylococcus aureus (PVL-SA). Staff should have access to appropriate guidance that will help effectively prevent and control infections. 2: Evidence Base This guidance has been devised on best practice and information sourced in the reference list. 3: Purpose The purpose of this guidance is to ensure that primary care within Nottinghamshire County; have sufficient information to effectively treat and manage patients with PVL-SA. 4: Scope
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