title: Involving service users in infection control practice.
abstract: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and cleanliness are high on the public, patient and policy agenda. Over the past decade there have also been more policy drivers looking at the need for service user involvement in service delivery. This article discusses the benefits of an initiative to involve service users in infection prevention and control in a mental health trust.
authors.affiliation: Five Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Warrington,
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: Harry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Blackman
authors.forename: Eileen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McDonald
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hull
authors.forename: Bernadette
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010358:Patient Participation