§ Mr. LansleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the efficacy of Ebiox handrub and handwash products as part of a programme of infection control in hospitals; and what advice he has issued concerning their use. [163149]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonAs part of Winning Ways we are developing a rapid review process to assess new procedures and products for which claims of effectiveness are made for their ability to prevent or control healthcare associated infection. This will help the national health service assess new products such as the Ebiox's products which are still under development.
Existing guidance already provides advice on hand hygiene products1.
1The epic project: Developing National Evidence-based Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections. Phase 1 guidelines for preventing hospital acquired infections (available at http://www.dh.gov.uk/assetRoot/04/07/73/68/04077368.PDF).