Location
The Infection Prevention and Control Advisory Service is primarily based within Forth Valley Royal Hospital, and provides an area wide service to Forth Valley.
Services
The aim of the Infection Prevention and Control Service is to contribute to the reduction and spread of healthcare associated infection.
This includes the development and maintenance of policies which reflect national legislation and best practice as well as raising awareness of infection control risks, and promoting a culture where infection control is seen as everybody’s business.
- Also see Infection Prevention in our Hospitals.
National Infection Prevention and Control Manual
The NHS Scotland National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM) was first published on 13 January 2012, by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO (2012)1), and updated on 17 May 2012 (CNO (2012)1 Update).
The NIPCM provides IPC guidance to all those involved in care provision and is considered best practice across all health and care settings in Scotland.
Contact Details
Infection Control and Prevention Department
Corporate Office, 1st Floor
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Larbert
FK5 4WR
Phone: 01324 567490