NOSO in nursing homes: Standards and guidelines
Standards and guidelines specifically for nursing homes are an important element underpinning the prevention measures against healthcare-associated infections (HAI).
The NOSO Strategy Action Plan for Retirement and Nursing Homes
An action plan for retirement and nursing homes should help strengthen infection prevention and control by prioritising nationwide actions in the field.
Guide to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infections in nursing homes
In cooperation with experts, the Canton of Vaud has developed a best-practice guide for prevention, diagnosis and treatment common infections in nursing homes wich was published in 2018.
Guide to infection prevention and control for acute respiratory infections
The Infection prevention in socio-medical networks expert committee has issued a guide to infection prevention and control for acute respiratory infections for socio-medical institutions.
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Communicable Diseases Division
Infection Control and Control Measures Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern
Infection Control and Control Measures Section
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern