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Summary:
The guidance explains the reasons for introducing ward housekeepers, how they can help nurses to deliver better patient care and outlines the training and skills necessary to deliver a clean ward environment and excellence in food services. There is also a section sharing examples of good practice.The document contains information on: -· An overview of the ward housekeeper’s role· The skills needed to develop the role· National vocational qualifications· Involving patients to create synergy between healthcare staff, patients and their relatives· Involving trade unions to help develop strong career structures and recognised training programmes· Career progression and career routes· Framework for developing a ward housekeeping serviceThere is a draft role description included in the appendixes which would form a useful template when setting up a new housekeeping post.
Questions Addressed:
The guidance explains the reasons for introducing ward housekeepers, how they can help nurses to deliver better patient care and outlines the training and skills necessary to deliver a clean ward environment and excellence in food services.
Type of Study:
Best Practice
Methods Valid:
Yes
Methods Valid Detail:

The role has been developed since the introduction of this document go to http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/OrganisationPolicy/HealthcareEnvi... for further information. Should be read in conjunction with National standards of cleanliness for the NHS, and National standards of cleanliness for the NHS: Implementation guidance (Toolkit)

Results Reliability:
Yes
Problems or Biases:

The role has been developed since the introduction of this document go to http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/OrganisationPolicy/HealthcareEnvi... for further information

Relevant Studies:
Keywords:
Housekeeping cleaning environment equipment food privacy ward housekeeper
Reviewer Name:
Sue Wiseman
Reviewer Post:
Nurse Consultant –Infection Control, DH
Reviewer Affiliations:
Member Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens Health Protection Adviser Royal College of Nursing P/T Member Infection Control Nurses Association