Trust Board Febuary 2010 - Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals

SWBTB (2/10) 036 (a)
5.12.1 Role of the Healthcare Economy Group for Infection Control
Functions of the Healthcare Economy Group for Infection Control
• Promote a better understanding of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)
agenda across the wider healthcare economy.
• Review new developments and policies which may impact on the wider
economy.
• Promote cooperation across primary/secondary care.
• Develop joint policies/protocols.
• Review reporting and monitoring arrangements
6.0 Infection Control Assurance Framework
6.1 Compliance with national and regional policies, guidelines, initiatives and targets is
ensured through a clear internal structure (see 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 below), linked with a
strategic assurance framework.
6.2 This assurance framework is a living document which forms an action plan to
ensure compliance with key targets and indicators. The Infection Control and
Cleanliness Action Plan will be reviewed not less than quarterly by the Trust’s
Infection Control Operational Committee. This is reviewed by exception by the
Infection Control Executive Committee, Governance and Risk Management
Committee and Trust Board.
6.3 Accountability Structure for Infection Control
6.3.1 Corporate Accountability Structure for Infection Control
Trust Board
Governance Board
Executive Infection
Control Group
Infection Control Operational
Committee
Divisions
Infection Control
Team Meetings
Legionella
Group
Medical Device
Committee
Healthcare Economy
Group for Infection
Control
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