title: Using the matron's charter to improve hospital cleaning.
abstract: The new Matron's Charter places the responsibility of cleaning wards and equipment firmly within the remit of the matron. The matron can lead innovations that promote and empower staff to take control of their environment by using the simple, effective methods discussed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Leicester General Hospital.
authors.forename: Mandy Jane
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Gamble
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000592:standards*; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000592:standards