St John's Hospital - Your Child's Visit - NHS Lothian
St John's Hospital - Your Child's Visit - NHS Lothian
St John's Hospital - Your Child's Visit - NHS Lothian
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Infection control<br />
We are doing our best to reduce the spread of Healthcare Associated<br />
Infections (HAIs) such as MRSA (Meticillin resistant <strong>St</strong>aphylococcus<br />
aureus).<br />
MRSA mainly spreads from one person to another by<br />
hand contact, so washing your hands thoroughly is one<br />
of the best ways to beat it. We provide alcohol hand gel<br />
at hospital ward entrances for staff, patients and visitors.<br />
Interpreting and translating<br />
Professional interpreting and translating services<br />
are available. Please make sure staff know what<br />
your requirements are, either before your child<br />
comes to hospital or when you bring them to<br />
hospital.<br />
Safety in hospital<br />
Our staff have the right to work without fear of assault or abuse. They<br />
are dedicated to providing children with the highest standards of care<br />
and expect to be treated politely and with respect.<br />
We will not tolerate any verbal or physical abuse against staff,<br />
volunteer workers, patients or visitors. We will take appropriate<br />
action in any situation where violent or aggressive behaviour is shown<br />
towards people or property.<br />
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