abstract: Fighting infection: a nurse has become one of the first clinical matrons in the country to be given the sole duty of leading a team of cleaners in the fight against infection. Kathryn Patrick, pictured far right with, on the near right, domestic assistant Khadijah Mohammed, will liaise with clinicians and patients at North Bristol NHS Trust to find out how to improve cleaning services. Ms Patrick, who will be given the opportunity to work some nursing shifts to keep up with her professional development, will lead a domestic service team of around 400 cleaners with two managers, who will help with technical issues and the day-to-day control of staff.