Our success in combating healthcare associated infections cannot be achieved without the support of patients, visitors and staff.
The guidance documents linked to this page provide information that will help you to help us. If you have any questions or suggestions please contact the team on the telephone number located on this webpage.
The use of aprons and gloves and, most importantly, hand hygiene is the easiest way to reduce the spread of any infection and ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained at all times. In addition patients and visitors can follow the guidance below.
If you are a visitor:
Follow our hand hygiene guidance
Follow our hand hygiene guidance Inform us if you notice a ward area, toilet or bathroom that is dirty so we can arrange for it to be cleaned.
If you are a patient:
Try not to touch your wound, drip or catheter and don’t take off your dressing
Ask friends and relatives not to visit you if they are unwell
Ask friends and relatives not to sit on your bed
Try and ensure you do not have too many visitors
During COVID-19
Wear a face covering (unless medically exempt)
Follow social distancing rules
Use the hand gel provided
Attend appointments on your own if you can
Keep up to date with the latest visiting restrictions
Stay at home if you have any of these symptoms:
- A high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- A new, continuous cough – this means you’ve started coughing repeatedly
- Loss or change to sense of smell or taste
