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Recommendation 72
72
Accepted
The NHS should develop and publish new protocols for infection prevention and control in pandemics...
Recommendation
The NHS should develop and publish new protocols for infection prevention and control in pandemics covering staffing, bed capacity and physical infrastructure. In developing these protocols the NHS should consider the importance of maintaining access for people accompanying some patients such as advocates for people with learning disabilities and birthing partners.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the recommendation, stating NHS England is committed to developing and publishing new protocols for infection prevention and control, and will consider maintaining access for patient companions.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
The government accepts this recommendation. NHS England is committed to developing and publishing new protocols for infection prevention and control in pandemics, covering staffing, bed capacity, and physical infrastructure. In developing these protocols, NHS England will consider the importance of maintaining access for people accompanying some patients, such as advocates for people with learning disabilities and birthing partners.
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