Bare below the elbow rule being enforced

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MEDICS at Furness General Hospital have been told to roll up their sleeves to stop infections spreading. The “bare below the elbow” policy aims to cut cases of hospital superbugs such as MRSA and C Diff. Staff are also being asked to remove watches, bracelets and rings to cut infection risk. The only jewellery allowed is a plain wedding band. The new dress code has been introduced as part of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust’s strict hand hygiene guidelines. Nurse consultant infection control at the trust, Paul Weaving said: “The most effective way to reduce cross infection is good hand hygiene. As a minimum, hands should be cleaned before and after any clinical contact with patients.