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Introduction to Infection Prevention Control |
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Written by Consultant Nurse Infection Control
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As an acute service provider Infection Prevention and Control is of the highest priority at Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) and has a zero tolerance approach to healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). Effective infection prevention and control is an essential component of a quality health service. ASPH aims to meet the requirements of the infection control assurance framework by:
- reducing infection related morbidity and mortality
- reducing the cost of patient care by preventing healthcare associated infection
- providing a safe working environment for staff
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Last Updated ( Monday, 20 December 2010 14:27 )
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Control of Infection 
