Terms of reference

MRSA Action UK are guided by the principle that the care and safety of patients is paramount and is never compromised. We will support those affected by healthcare associated infections by providing information that is designed to complement the advice from healthcare providers. Our responses to government consultation papers will reflect patients and carers views on the prevention of healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. Our terms of reference are:

1. To provide a support and advocacy service to patients, carers and dependants who affected by MRSA and other Healthcare Associated Infection



2. To provide information and advice for patients, carers and dependants who are affected by MRSA and other Healthcare Associated Infection



3. To provide a signpost for patients, carers and dependants who may seek benefits and /or compensation following Healthcare Associated Infection



4. To be a formal patient representative body on the topic of Healthcare Associated Infection



5. To review and respond to government consultation papers on guidelines and action for the prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infection



6. To provide healthcare providers with advice on standards for communicating with patients, carers and all agencies involved in the care of patients



7. To respond to Department of Health consultations on drafting of Approved Codes of Practice and performance monitoring



8. To contribute to the medical Royal Colleges consultation on changes to professional training programmes to ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation, and Approved Codes of Practice



9. To provide advice on the implementation of existing Health and Safety legislation in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health & The Management of Health and Safety



10. To continuously raise the profile of the repercussions of Healthcare Associated Infection, and the need for strict adherence to evolving codes of practice for the prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infection



11. To liaise with microbiologists and the medical Royal Colleges, in the prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infection

Agreed 30th October 2005
Revised 10th March 2007