Committed to infection prevention and control
A key priority for EMAS is providing a clean and safe nvironment for healthcare. We are committed to reducing the risks of Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI) by identifying and eliminating infection risks and continually developing safer working practices.
The ‘Hygiene Code’ ‘The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for the NHS on the prevention and control of healthcare infections and related guidance’ (Department of Health 2009) is often referred to as the ‘Hygiene Code’.
This includes:
- How healthcare providers can meet the registration
requirements relating to healthcare associated infection.
- How the compliance with the regulations will be assessed.
- Guidance on enforcement.
EMAS is a registered healthcare provider and therefore we regularly monitor our performance against the Hygiene Code through the Infection, Prevention and Control Group and the Clinical Governance Committee.
Infection Prevention and Control Policy and Procedures
Click here to view our infection control policy and procedures.
Ambulance Vehicle Deep Cleaning
All EMAS ambulance vehicles are deep cleaned on a 4-week rotation.
Please take a look at the Deep Clean Check List opposite to find out how every aspect of our vehicles is carefully checked.
We can all play a part in preventing infections
The easiest and most effective way to stop the spread of infection is to have good hand hygiene, this means washing hands regularly throughout the day with soap and water. In addition, there are other measures you can take including not taking antibiotics unneccessarily.
Click here to find out more about the NHS East Midlands Hand in Hand: Fighting Infection Together campaign 2010.
Click here to view the TV advert for the campaign.
Contact EMAS Infection Prevention and Control
Carol Evans
Head of Infection Prevention and Control
01773 522655 x 225
carol-ruth.evans@emas.nhs.uk
Kathy Fleming
Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist
0115 88 45204 or 07786 914016
kathy.fleming@emas.nhs.uk
Gaynor Moss
Infection Prevention and Control Programme Coordinator
01773 522 650
gaynor.moss@emas.nhs.uk
Karen Glover
Director of Nursing and Quality
0115 884 5000
karen.glover@emas.nhs.uk
Useful infection prevention and control links
NHS East Midlands Cleanliness Campaign
NHS East Midlands Hand Hygeine Campaign
Clean, Safe Care in the NHS
NICE
Health Protection Agency
Department of Health
National Resource for Infection Control
Healthcare A2Z
Hospital Infection Society
National Patient Safety Agency
