Infection Prevention and Control

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust takes infection prevention and control very seriously. The Infection Prevention and Control Team maintains a high profile on the wards and departments and each area has a Link Nurse who co–ordinates and monitors efforts to minimise the spread of infection.
We are among the top performing trusts in the country for minimising the spread of MRSA and therefore reducing the risk to patients. The standards of cleanliness in our hospital are high and we have joined the national Clean Your Hands Campaign.
We maintain awareness of the importance of cleanliness among staff, patients and visitors through our ongoing Cleaning Matters campaign.
Matrons are responsible for the cleanliness of their wards and welcome any feedback from patients and visitors.
We undertook a 'deep clean' throughout the hospital during 2007-08 and upgraded many ward areas.

We have introduced new technology for cleaning (pictured above) - the hydrogen peroxide robotic system - which uses fully automated machines to thoroughly disinfect ward areas when rooms that have been occupied by patients with infections are vacated.
Information for patients
- NEW SCREENING FOR MRSA!
MRSA Screening Information Leaflet -
- Infection Prevention and Control Patient Information Leaflet
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- What is MRSA?
- If you have MRSA while in hospital
- Discharged with MRSA
- Advice for those affected by MRSA outside of hospital
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Downloads
- Hospital MRSA Policy
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- Hygiene Code Inspection Report 2008
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- PEAT (Patient Environment Action Team) Scores
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- Infection Prevention and Control Policy
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- Hospital Cleaning Manual
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Our housekeeping guide on effective cleaning to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment
You can also click on the following link to see an example cleaning schedule for a ward - Cleaning Schedule Sample - Pest Control Policy
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- Infection Prevention and Control Annual Report 2009 - 2010
- Infection Prevention and Control Annual Report 2007- 2008
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- Infection Prevention and Control Annual Report 2006 - 2007
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Useful links
- Clean Your Hands campaign
National Patient Safety Agency’s hand hygiene hub.
- Health Protection Agency MRSA statistics
Up to date information on MRSA surveillance.
- Hospital Infection Society
- Association of Medical Microbiologists

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