Our Commitment to Cleanliness
We will
- Treat patients in a clean and safe environment and minimise exposure to healthcare associated infections
- Provide a well maintained, clean and safe environment, using the most appropriate and up to date cleaning methods and frequencies
- Maintain fixture and fittings to an acceptable condition to enable effective and safe cleaning to take place regularly
- Allocate specific roles and responsibilities for cleaning, linked to infection prevention and control, that are underpinned by strong, clear leadership that encourages a culture where cleanliness matters
- Have clinical leads who will establish and promote a cleanliness culture across their organisation
- Constantly review cleanliness and improve performance
- Take account of your views about the quality and standards of cleanliness by involving patients and visitors in reporting and monitoring how well are doing
- Provide the public with clear information on any measure which can take, to assist in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections
- Provide structure and pro-active education and training to ensure all of our staff competent in delivering infection prevention and control practices within the remit of their role
- Design any new facilities with ease of cleaning in mind
We ask patients, visitors and the public to:
- Follow good hygiene practices which are displayed in and around the organisation
- Tell us if you require any further information about cleanliness or prevention of infection
- Work with us to monitor and improve standards of cleanliness and prevent of infection