The Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) performs a number of activities that minimise the risk of infection to patients, staff and visitors, including:

1.      Providing advice on all aspects of infection control

2.      Managing outbreaks of infection

3.      Conducting programmes of education

4.      Undertaking audit and targeted surveillance

5.      Formulating policies and procedures

6.      Interpreting and implementing national guidance at local level

7.      Involvement with refurbishment, new building and equipment projects.

The IPCT now has a far more proactive approach, with a greater emphasis on clinical work and the direct management of patients with hospital-associated infections. The enhanced presence of the IPCT in the clinical environment has greatly increased their accessibility for guidance and advice and has improved the management of hospital-associated infection across the Trust.

Within the IPCT there are three teams of staff who cover the hospital wards and departments

1. Green Team
2. Orange Team
4. Purple Team
5. Overall current organisational chart