Scottish Health Facilities Note 30 (Version 3) Infection Control in the Built Environment – Design and Planning (January 2007)

This document is a revision of Scottish Health Facilities Note 30 (SHFN 30): ‘Infection Control in the built environment: design and planning’ which was published in 2002. The need for a revised document has become increasingly apparent in light of the determined focus being applied to reducing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). This focus has highlighted the need for initial, rigorous examination of proposals for new build healthcare facilities, extensions to healthcare facilities, and refurbishment of healthcare facilities in relation to prevention and control of infection. Having highlighted the need for a rigorous examination of proposals in relation to new healthcare facilities, good practice also requires an ongoing audit of existing healthcare facilities. SHFN 30 is intended to guide and stimulate thinking on the planning and execution of new construction and refurbishment works in all types of healthcare facilities. The document is aimed at all those involved in the provision of new or refurbished facilities and aims to ensure that prevention and control of infection issues are identified, analysed and planned for at the earliest stage of a project