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Victoria Hospital fighting new norovirus outbreak
A prolonged bout of the winter vomiting bug has closed another ward at a Fife hospital, just days after two others were declared open. (...)
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Tragic Fife couple's case leads to calls for national norovirus review
Cowdenbeath MSP Helen Eadie has called for an urgent investigation into hospital hygiene following the deaths of an elderly couple who contracted the deadly winter vomiting bug. (...)
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Healthcare Environment Inspectorate sees Ninewells Hospital making hygiene progress
Ninewells Hospital has gone some way towards cleaning up its act after two critical reports on the level of hygiene. (...)
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Critics warn asking nurses to wash uniforms at home will increase hygiene problems
All nursing staff at Ninewells Hospital could be asked to wash their uniforms at home — despite staff fears over hygiene. (...)
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'Nothing more than scaremongering' — salon owner says there's nothing fishy about pedicure craze
A Perth salon owner insists there is no need to fear the fish feet feeding phenomenon. (...)
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Report praises ambulance hygiene standards but recommends greater infection control
Scotland's ambulances do not have adequate measures in place to prevent the spread of infection, a new report has warned. (...)
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A handy hygiene message to help minimise spread of bugs
Something as simple as washing your hands could save you from illness, an NHS Tayside specialist has said. (...)
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T in the Park fans told to party hard — but stay safe
Revellers at T in the Park have been advised to think about their wellbeing while enjoying themselves. (...)
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Professor Hugh Pennington says Ninewells Hospital report shows need for hygiene 'hit teams'
A world-leading infection control expert has demanded tough sanctions for dirty hospitals following the latest damning report into Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. (...)
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Sturgeon 'disappointed' after Ninewells Hospital criticised in follow-up hygiene report
Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has told NHS Tayside bosses they must clean up their act after two reports in six months criticised some areas of hygiene at Ninewells Hospital. (...)
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NHS Fife says Victoria Hospital has already acted on inspectors' hygiene advice
NHS Fife says a plan to address issues highlighted during an unannounced inspection of Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital is making progress. (...)
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Inspectors say Victoria Hospital 'generally clean' — but stress need for hand hygiene
Staff at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital have been told to wash their hands more often to reduce the risk of infection. (...)
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Our Lady's Primary School rat problem blamed on demolition of shops
A Dundee primary school has been infested by rats after nearby shops were demolished. (...)
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Secret Garden Nursery says glowing report is final vindication of its outdoors philosophy
A pioneering Fife nursery which cares for children outdoors is celebrating high praise from inspectors just months after new hand hygiene policy put its future at risk. (...)
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Angus turns to community wardens in battle against dog fouling
Community wardens on street patrol in Angus are to be given new powers to dish out fines for dog fouling. (...)
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Health authorities issue advice to limit spread of flu
As thousands of pupils return to school this week, parents are being advised what to do to try to prevent the spread of flu. (...)
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Inspectors take Ninewells Hospital to task over infection control practices
Inspectors from the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) have again criticised infection control practices at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. (...)
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Two Fife hospitals listed in hygiene inspector's 'dirty dozen'
Fife's hospitals have again come under the microscope after Scotland's top hygiene inspector highlighted serious concerns about cleanliness standards. (...)
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Hygiene appraisals of Angus food businesses published online
Angus Council's food safety specialists have launched a project that will give consumers at-a-glance information about hygiene standards in local businesses. (...)
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New way to keep tabs on city's food hygiene
Consumers in Dundee are now able to see how food retailers and caterers are performing, thanks to a new food hygiene section of Dundee City Council's website. (...)
