Request to IP&C and Domestic Services - Enhanced Disinfection Methods to Eliminate HAIs in Theatres, Clinical Areas and Wards

The request was successful.

Dear Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to obtain the following details:

1. What process/products do you use for disinfection/decontamination additional to a manual cleaning programme, for instance for a terminal clean or an outbreak?
2. Do you use Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV Fogging) or Ultraviolet (UVC) for decontamination?
3. What companies do you use and how many units do you have in operation for both HPV and UVC?
4. Is the equipment operated by NHS staff, or by an outsourced Contract Cleaning Company? If the latter, who is the contractor?
5. Were these systems purchased via a tender or mini competition?
6. Were these systems purchased through a framework agreement or direct sale?
7. Were these systems purchased outright, or via a lease rental package?
8. What were the costs of the systems when new?
9. Who is your current supplier and are you under contract?
10. What is the annual value of this contract, including consumables, extended warranties and maintenance agreements?
11. What is the start and end date of the contract?
12. Do you use a managed service in addition to your own operation?
13. Could you provide me with the contact details for the person/s responsible for the fields below?
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Estates & Facilities / Domestics
• Procurement
•Housekeeping

Many thanks in advance and your prompt response would be appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Sam Hardy

Southern Health Freedom of Information, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Dear Ms Hardy,

I would like to clarify if the request was addressed to Southern Health Trust.
We do not have operating theatres-this Freedom of Information request is best addressed to NHS acute hospitals.

Best Regards,

Freedom of Information
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
[email address]
 

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Dear Southern Health Freedom of Information,

Thank you very much for your prompt response.

Although the questions were primarily aimed at hospitals with theatres and inpatients, the principal request concerns disinfection in all NHS premises where patients are being treated.

Bearing this in mind, would you mind completing the questionnaire to help me understand what disinfection processes your organisation uses above and beyond manual cleaning.

Many thanks in advance.

Yours sincerely,

Sam Hardy

Southern Health Freedom of Information, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Dear Sam Hardy,

Thank you for your email and request for information.

Please find attached our letter of acknowledgement and confirmation that this request is being handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Thank you.

Freedom of Information
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
[email address]
 

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Dear Southern Health Freedom of Information,

Thank you very much for your prompt response.

Although the questions were primarily aimed at hospitals with theatres and inpatients, the principal request concerns disinfection in all NHS premises where patients are being treated.

Bearing this in mind, would you mind completing the questionnaire to help me understand what disinfection processes your organisation uses above and beyond manual cleaning.

Many thanks in advance.

Yours sincerely,

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Southern Health Freedom of Information, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Dear Sam Hardy,

We are writing to advise that the Trust is in a position to respond to your request.

Please find attached a copy of our response for your attention.

We would advise that this request has been handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

We are obliged to inform you that all material supplied to you including, layout, presentation, text, logos, icons, photos, and all material is copyright © Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, unless otherwise stated.

You are free to use any information supplied for your own use, including for non-commercial research purposes. The information may also be used for the purposes of news reporting. However, any other type of re-use, for example by publishing the information or issuing copies to the public, will require the express written permission of the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

If you have any complaints in respect of your information request, please ensure you send these to the address below within 60 days of the date of this response. We regret that we will not respond to any complaints outside of the 60 day period.

Head of Executive Affairs
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
7 Sterne Road
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
SO40 2RZ

If your complaint is not resolved to your complete satisfaction, you have the right to apply to the Information Commissioner for a decision. The Information Commissioner's Office can be contacted by way of letter addressed to:

Wycliffe House
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SK9 5AF

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact the Trust at the email address shown above.

It would be useful if you could kindly quote the reference number shown in any future communications.

Freedom of Information
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
[email address]
 

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Dear Southern Health Freedom of Information,

Thank you for sending across the information regarding the use of disinfectants at your sites.

As per my original request, would you kindly forward me the contact details for the specified individuals? For clarification, these are:

• Infection Prevention and Control
• Estates & Facilities / Domestics
• Procurement
•Housekeeping

Your prompt attention would be appreciated and many thanks in advance.

Yours sincerely,

Sam Hardy

Southern Health Freedom of Information, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Dear Sam Hardy,

Please see the attachment,

If you need any additional information, do not hesitate to contract us.

Best Regards,

Freedom of Information
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
[email address]
 

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