It is committed to a zero tolerance approach to managing healthcare associated infections (HCAI)
The Infection Prevention and Control team provides specialist advice on effective preventive and control measures for a safer healthcare environment for both staff and service users.
IPC roles:
Consultation
Education
Surveillance
Research
Outbreak management
Construction and renovation risk management
Equipment purchasing
Reviews (Medical Device Reprocessing, Infection Control Practices)
Infection prevention and Control Service consists of: