Hygiene and infection
To minimize infection risks at home, clean regularly, wash hands frequently, especially after handling waste or food, and maintain hygiene in high-risk areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
At St Margaret’s Hospice, we’re here to support everyone impacted by a life-limiting illness. Whether you’re a patient, carer, healthcare professional, or family member, we’ve gathered a range of resources, guidance, and educational programmes to help you navigate this journey with confidence and compassion.
To minimize infection risks at home, clean regularly, wash hands frequently, especially after handling waste or food, and maintain hygiene in high-risk areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
Good food hygiene practices for volunteers include handwashing, proper storage, using gloves, and preventing contamination to ensure patient safety.
Information about allergens in food, including 14 common allergens, and the risk of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
ESBLs are bacteria found in the bowel that can cause infections, especially in those with weakened immune systems, and are spread through unwashed hands or contaminated equipment.
CPE is a bacteria that can cause infections in those with weakened immune systems, but poses no risk to healthy visitors.
Chickenpox is a contagious viral infection common in children, and shingles, caused by the reactivation of the same virus, occurs mainly in adults.
Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff) is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, spreading through spores, and requires strict hygiene to prevent infection.