The role of modern matrons in raising standards of infection control.
Modern matrons were introduced to the NHS in 2001 to take a lead in improving aspects of patient care. They have since grown rapidly in number, as both acute and primary care trusts have recognised the benefits of having in place a senior nurse who is able to take a strategic role in improving patient care and giving clinical staff the support they need to achieve improvements. Tackling problems in infection control was seen as a key aspect of their function.
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D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000592:standards*; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013222:State Medicine; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom