Housekeeping: a first guide to new, modern and dependable ward housekeeping services in the NHS (archived)
Publication Year
2001
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Explains the reasons for introducing ward housekeepers, and discusses how they can help nurses to deliver better patient care. Describes how ward housekeepers will be trained so that they acquire skills necessary to deliver a clean ward and excellence in food service. Outlines how to set up a housekeeping service or improve an existing service. Advises on how to implement training and education programmes for all staff, and on good practice.
Publisher Information
NHS Estates
NHS Estates were responsible for strategic development of a flexible and responsive environment for health and social care. Their publications included Health Technical Memorandums, Health Building Notes, design guides, circulars and Health Facilities Notes. Add - These were then transferred to the Department of Health.
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