Statements of assurance

Elimination of mixed-sex accommodation

Dorset Community Health Services is pleased to confirm that we are compliant with the Government’s requirement to eliminate mixed-sex accommodation, except when it is in the patient’s overall best interest, or reflects their personal choice. For more information please open the Declaration of Compliance.

MRSA screening policy

Dorset Primary Care Trust is committed to the prevention of healthcare associated infection and patient safety is the utmost priority.

From 1 January 2011 all relevant emergency admissions who are admitted to a community hospital within Dorset Community Health Services will be screened for MRSA in line with the Trust policy, which reflects national guidance from the Department of Health.