We make sure preventing infections remains a top priority through our dedicated team of healthcare workers. They are responsible for upholding the highest standards of hygiene in our hospitals. 

Here you can read more on the Infection Prevention and Control Team, different infections, how we reduce the risk of infections spreading, and what you can do to help.  

• Understanding infections

• How you can help

• Patient information leaflets 

• Cleanliness in our hospitals

• MRSA screening compliance statement
• Winter vomiting virus (norovirus) 

The infection prevention and control team

 
We are a group of specialist nurses, doctors and support staff dedicated to promoting a safe environment for all patients, staff and visitors.  

The team provides support, education and advice to doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers in the Trust on the investigation, treatment, prevention and control of infections.

We work across both sites and can be contacted through the two hospital switchboards.

Harefield Hospital switchboard: 01895 823 737

Royal Brompton Hospital switchboard: 020 7352 8121

Dr Anne Hall
Director of infection prevention and control (DIPC) / consultant microbiologist & infection prevention and control doctor

Dr Khalid Alshafi
Consultant microbiologist / infection prevention and control doctor, head of microbiology

Pat Cattini   
Head infection prevention and control nurse
 
Lisa Ryan
Modern matron / senior nurse, infection prevention and control
 
Jo Shackleton   
Modern matron / senior nurse, infection prevention and control
 
Melissa Rochon
Lead nurse, infection control surveillance

Carlos Morais
Infection prevention and control nurse 
 
Daisy Hayden
PA to head infection control nurse / surveillance administrator
 
Sue Brown
Administrator, infection prevention and control team