Infection Prevention and Control Policy. Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust

This document identifies the roles and responsibilities of individuals and groups concerned with Infection Prevention and Control within the Trust and also outlines the Trust’s strategy for dealing proactively with the risk of HCAI’s; continually developing safer working environments and practices for patient’s and staff. This policy and its associated procedures (contained within the guidance and procedures document) have been developed from the Ambulance Service Association (ASA) National Policy and Strategy Framework1 and recognition and thanks is hereby extended to those who contributed to the production of this document. It is intended that this document should be the central source of reference on matters relating to the management of control of infection. It is essential that all staff read and fully familiarise themselves with this document.