Local HAI Task Forces
Scottish Government should develop local healthcare Associated infection (HAI) Task Forces within each Health Board area.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedSection 2.1 of the Scottish Government's response states that the national Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Taskforce has been restructured into a smaller, more focused group. This group 'will work with local teams and existing structures in NHS boards' to provide leadership and expert advice on the HAI agenda. The text describes this collaborative approach with existing local mechanisms rather than the explicit development of new, dedicated local HAI Task Forces within each Health Board area.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
Scottish Government developed AMR/HAI 5-Year Strategic Framework 2016-2021 which included local implementation structures within Health Boards. Succeeded by HCAI Strategy 2023-2025 with local governance arrangements.
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The initial HAI Taskforce was restructured into smaller more focused groups working with local teams and existing NHS board structures. Local implementation is monitored through the national governance framework.