The role of the Infection Control team is to work with other key Trust staff to formulate and implement an annual programme of Infection Control that is delivered on a 24 hour basis. This is to ensure the prevention and control of both hospital and community acquired infections. The team aims to ensure the safety of patients, staff, external agencies and members of the public who may visit the organisation.
The team provides expert advice to all grades of staff on the management of infected patients and other infection control issues.
Click here to download the Infection Control Annual Report 2009-10
Some of the key functions of the team include:
- Education
- Audit and surveillance, both local and national
- Monitoring of hospital hygiene
- Formulation of policies and guidelines
- Outbreak management
- Expert advice
Infection Control services are provided by a mulidisciplinary team of nurse specialists and consultant medical microbiologists. This service is supported by the technical expertise of the Microbiology and Virology Departments within the HPA, West Midlands Public Health Laboratory.
The team can be contacted on 0121 424 1137.
For out of hours advice please call the on call Microbiologist via switchboard on 0121 424 2000.
Please click here for an information leaflet on:
You may find these websites useful
Health Protection Agency - For information on infections and infection rates
National Patient Safety Agency - For information on the cleanyourhandscampaign
Department of Health - For infection advice pages