Patients in hospital are at particular risk of developing infections. National estimates suggest that one in nine patients may pick up an infection during their hospital stay.
At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, we are determined to minimise this risk by asking all staff, patients and visitors to adhere to the highest possible standards of hygiene at all times.
Patient information leaflets
The Trust has several patient information leaflets regarding Infection Prevention, which you can download below:
| Department | Leaflet Title |
|---|---|
| Child Health Services | Early Onset Neonatal Infection |
| Infection Prevention | Clostridioides difficile (c.difficile) |
| Infection Prevention Department | Why am I being Screened for MRSA Pre-admission |
| Infection Prevention Department | Clostridium Difficile |
| Infection Prevention Department | Hand Hygiene |
| Infection Prevention Department | Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) |
| Infection Prevention Department | MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) |
| Infection Prevention Department | Meticillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus |
| Infection Prevention Department | Testing Positive for MRSA |
| Infection Prevention Department | Aspergillosis during Demolition, Renovation and Construction |
Director of Infection Prevention (DIPC)
Dr Jim Gardner
Director of Infection Prevention and Control Reports
Health and Social Care Act 2008 Progress Report October 2009
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 – September 2009
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Hygiene Code 2013
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Hygiene Code 2014
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Hygiene Code 2015
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 – Hygiene Code 2016
Useful links
You may find the information on the following websites useful:
Trust Performance Pages
https://www.gov.uk – MRSA Surveillance Results
https://www.gov.uk – Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) Surveillance Results