Written Answers Nos. 498-508
506. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the policy and process involved in managing hospital acquired infections; the policy and process for each hospital acquired infection, for example, Covid, MRSA, CPE; the circulars and guidelines issued by the HSE to hospitals on the way to manage hospital acquired infections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31668/22]
View answerThis is an operational matter and we have referred out to HSE for direct reply.
508. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of staff working with the national healthcare associated infection and anti-microbial resistance team since its establishment in 2017 to date broken down by year and staff type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31670/22]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy, as soon as possible.
