Scottish Government

HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTION TASK FORCE
ISBN 978 0 7559 1868 3 (Web only publication)
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Contents

1. Background

2. Introduction
2.1 Risk Management and HAI
2.2 The Human Factor
2.3 Training and Education

3. NHSScotland model for organisational risk management
3.1 Communicate and consult
3.2 Establish the context
3.3 Identify risks
3.4 Analysis
3.5 Evaluation
3.6 Treat risks (plan and control)
3.7 Monitor & Review

4. Critical Success Factors

ANNEX 1: HAl incident/ outbreak risk matrix [adapted from the Watt Report]
ANNEX 2: Glossary
ANNEX 3: References & Bibliography
ANNEX 4: Membership of HAI Task Force Working Group 12