Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether all staff not covered by Agenda for Change will receive training on infection control (a) during initial training or induction and (b) periodically during their career.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether all staff not covered by "Agenda for Change" will receive training on infection control (a) during initial training or induction and (b) periodically during their career. [198248] Mr. Hutton: Staff not covered by "Agenda for Change" are doctors, dentists and senior managers. For doctors and dentists, the medical royal colleges will lead and influence the development of the education curriculums. All national health service doctors will be subject to annual appraisal which will help them reflect on their development needs. Training for senior managers will be determined locally by their employer. The Department issued guidance and training materials on cross-infection control to all dental practices in May. Primary care trusts include compliance with this guidance in the inspections they make of dental practices.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 198248; 426 c1379-80W;426 c1383-4W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Dentistry Doctors Disease control Infectious diseases Managers Training
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk