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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what policy guidelines have been issued to NHS trusts since 1997 on the wearing by nurses of hospital uniform whilst travelling to and from their place of work (a) privately and (b) by public transport; what policy guidelines have been issued to...

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

2 February 2005

For answer on

21 February 2005

Answered on

21 February 2005

Dr. Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what policy guidelines have been issued to NHS trusts since 1997 on the wearing by nurses of hospital uniform while travelling to and from their place of work (a) privately and (b) by public transport; [214734] (2) what policy guidelines have been issued to NHS trusts since 1997 on the laundering of nurses' uniforms privately by individuals at home; and if he will make a statement; [214763] (3) what research has been carried out since 1997 to establish the (a) mechanical efficiency and (b) hygienic effectiveness, of the washing of nurses' uniforms at home; and if he will make a statement; [214765] (4) what monitoring is conducted by NHS trusts to ensure nurses' uniforms laundered at home are free from bacterial contamination; and if he will make a statement; [214766] (5) what policy guidelines are in place for NHS trusts on the laundering of (a) bed linen for hospital beds and (b) curtains around hospital beds; and if he will make a statement. [214767] Mr. Hutton: Health Service Guidance (95) 18, published in 1995, provides advice and guidance to NHS organisations on the use of laundry practices. This includes hospital bed linen and curtains around beds. The guidance covers the issue of temperature and disinfection. With regard to nurses' uniforms, dilution in domestic washing machines will effectively disinfect them. Single use aprons and other equipment should be used if contamination is likely and if a uniform is visibly soiled then it should be put through a healthcare laundry intended for such items. It is for individual national health service trusts to determine their own policy on the laundering of nurses' uniforms and the wearing of those uniforms outdoors. The prevention and control of infection is part of the overall risk management within the healthcare environment and NHS trusts are required to have risk management protocols in place with regard to effective laundry practices. The monitoring of the cleanliness of nurses' uniforms should be part of these protocols.

Date

21 February 2005

Reference

431 c175W;431 c175-6W; 214734;214763;214765;214766;214767

House

House of Commons

Prime Minister

To ask the Prime Minister, if he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14 May. (Question not printed).

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Prime Minister

Prime Minister's questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

14 May 2003

Reference

405 c312; 112961

House

House of Commons

Prime Minister

1st supplementary on whether foundation hospital status should be based on a discredited star rating system.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Prime Minister

Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

14 May 2003

Reference

405 c312

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 27th January 2003 c398 c679-80W, on mixed sex wards, which NHS trusts in England have mixed-sex sleeping accommodation. - Includes fact that we have no plans to publish the names of the trusts which have or have...

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 March 2003

Reference

95378; 400 c1212W;400 c1201-2W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which hospitals in the South West have mixed-sex wards. - Inc figures and fact that information requested is not collected at individual hospital level but at trust level.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

16 December 2002

For answer on

27 January 2003

Answered on

27 January 2003

Dr. Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health which hospitals in the south west have mixed-sex wards. [88004] Ms Blears: The information requested is not collected at individual hospital level but at trust level. The reasons for measuring at trust level is because hospital wards generally care for both men and women. To provide the required levels of privacy and dignity for patients, wards are split into single sex bays, or single rooms, or otherwise configured to provide adequate segregation of gender. It is the responsibility of each national health service trust to determine the most appropriate configuration to meet their specific requirements. In 1998, we set three clear objectives which were designed to deliver separate sleeping areas and separate toilet and washing facilities for men and women, and to safeguard the privacy and dignity of patients who are mentally ill. Today, 98 per cent. of NHS trusts provide single-sex sleeping accommodation and have robust operational policies in place which protect patients' privacy and dignity. 95 per cent. of NHS trusts have met additional criteria set for mental health facilities. The target to provide separate toilet and washing facilities for men and women will be met by the end of March. 93 per cent. of NHS trusts currently meet this requirement, and a further 2 per cent. of NHS trusts have works underway to deliver the required standard, affecting just 32 wards, which will be completed by the end of the March. Nationally, over 98 per cent. of NHS wards meet privacy and dignity guidelines. New hospitals and hospital facilities currently being built will bring the remaining wards to the necessary standard.

Date

27 January 2003

Reference

398 c679-80W;398 c677-8W; 88004

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the length of ambulance waits outside casualty at the Royal United Hospital, Bath; what assessment he has made of the length of trolley waits at the Royal United Hospital, Bath; what assessment he has made of...

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 November 2002

Reference

394 c103W;394 c102-3W; 80722;80724;80723

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the average accident and emergency department waiting times were (a) at the Royal United Hospital Bath, (b) in the UK and (c) in each region in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures and...

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 March 2002

Reference

12857; 381 c828W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the variations that exist in delayed discharges between districts served by the same NHS acute hospital trust. - (Holding answer 11 February 2002).

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 March 2002

Reference

33616; 380 c1605W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

1st supplementary on waiting times in accident and emergency departments in Bath and Salisbury.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

26 February 2002

Reference

380 c558-9

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, If he will make a statement on waiting times in accident and emergency units. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

26 February 2002

Reference

380 c558-9; 34708

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which hospitals have been found to have fallen below acceptable standards for the decontamination of surgical instruments since October 2000. - Includes ref to 'A Review of the Decontamination of Surgical Instruments in the NHS in England' in Library and at: www.decontamination.nhsestates.gov.uk.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 February 2002

Reference

36404; 380 c962W;380 c963-4W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list average accident and emergency waiting times by NHS trust for (a) triage and (b) definitive treatment in the last 12 months for which figures are available. - Information requested is not collected centrally.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 January 2002

Reference

25450; 378 c669W;378 c665W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the usefulness of the star rating system for hospital trusts; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Andrew Murrison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 November 2001

Reference

375 c410W;375 c412W; 14042

House

House of Commons

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