Standard Infection Prevention and Control Policy (QUAL002)

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (NHS STW ICB) is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and processes are in place within the organisation to protect staff, minimise the risk of infection and reduce the risk of cross infection.

This policy exists to help protect NHS STW staff, the public and other stakeholders from the risks of infection and to comply with national guidance and legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.