Action on Infection in Hartpury
Cleanliness and infections in hospital
Infections in the day unit are rare because patients are not in hospital for a long period of time. Nurses also follow strict infection control policies which include hand washing, the use of alcohol gel and the wearing of gloves and aprons.
Visitors and relatives should not sit on patient trolleys and should wash their hands before coming into the unit.
If you have been in contact with chickenpox, measles or mumps within three weeks of your admittance to hospital, please inform a member of staff.
Hand washing. The most common means by which infection is transmitted is by hand, therefore handwashing is a very basic, yet vital infection control measure. Alcohol hand gel is kept at the entrance of the ward and at each bedside for all the visitors to use before and after visiting. For hygienic hand disinfection apply 3ml (3 shots) to physically clean hands for 30 seconds ensuring all areas are covered, until dry. Read more about our Action on Infection.