§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent representations he has received on the issue of cross-infection from ambulances or 317W ambulance equipment; what guidance has been issued to ambulance trusts on this issue; and if he will make a statement. [106600]
§ Mr. LammyI have received no representation on the issue of cross infection from ambulances or ambulance equipment.
In 2000, the Department of Health issued advice on the management and control of hospital infection (Health Service Circular 2000/02). All National Health Service trusts, including ambulance trusts were required to take action to:
strengthen prevention and control of infectionsecure appropriate health care services for patients with infectionimprove surveillance of infection