Government launches hygiene code of practice for consultation; Clear standards and tough inspection for all healthcare providers.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-15 July 2005-UK Government: Government launches hygiene code of practice for consultation; Clear standards and tough inspection for all healthcare providers(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:15072005 Health Minister, Jane Kennedy, today launched new legislative proposals for Action on Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) In England, to form part of the Health Improvement and Protection Bill.

The four key components of the HCAI legislation are: A new code of practice - A new duty on NHS bodies providing healthcare to follow the code with a parallel duty on the Healthcare Commission (HC) to assess compliance with it - A new discretionary power available to the HC to issue an improvement notice - Directions for improvement or...

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