Resources to support the workforce in gaining knowledge and skills to prevent and control potential risks posed by healthcare facilities and promote a culture of life-long learning, continuous improvement and improved patient safety.
Welcome
The resources on this site have been co-produced by NHS Education for Scotland and NHS Scotland Assure, established to be an internationally recognised national centre for reducing risks in the healthcare built environment and ensuring healthcare facilities are safe, fit for purpose, cost effective and capable of delivering sustainable services over the long term. In this context, risks refer to those commonly associated with service systems, that is, the provision of water and drainage, air ventilation, electricity, fire prevention and medical gases, with infection prevention and control as a consideration for each.
They are intended to:
- support learning and development for this diverse multi-agency and multi professional staff group including clinical, estates and facilities staff
- support the workforce in gaining the knowledge and skills to prevent and control the potential risks posed by healthcare facilities and promote a culture of life-long learning, continuous improvement and improved patient safety
What's new?
Check all the latest announcements and updates
📢 NES IPC Education Team Newsletter
The January issue of NES IPC Education Team newsletter is now out. The spotlight article is about the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) and transitioning NES IPC digital resources. Access the newsletter here.
📢 Healthcare water and drainage systems
The NES Healthcare built environment team in collaboration with ARHAI Scotland have launched the 2nd animation in the series of healthcare water and drainage systems resources. Access the HBE Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) design considerations of healthcare domestic water and above ground drainage video.
Resources by topic
Learning and development strategy
An initial five-year National Learning and Development Strategy for the Specialist Healthcare Built Environment (HBE) Workforce (2021-2026). In this context the term ‘specialist’ relates to the workforce who are specifically involved in HBE projects or workstreams rather than those who are regarded as specialists in their own field.
Promoting Quality in the Healthcare Built Environment
National Learning and Development Strategy for the Specialist Healthcare Built Environment Workforce (2021-2026).
Contact us
For general enquiries, please contact at nes.hbe@nhs.scot
Meet the Infection Prevention and Control Education Team:
Lesley Shepherd, Head of Programme - Lesley.shepherd3@nhs.scot
Teresa McGougan, Principal Educator - Teresa.Mcgougan@nhs.scot
Nicola Miller, Senior Educator - Nicola.Miller7@nhs.scot
Cristina Sanchez, Specialist Lead - Cristina.sanchez@nhs.scot
Dalzielle Duncan, Admin Support - Dalzielle.duncan@nhs.scot
All the NES IPC Education Team newsletters are available!
Our NES IPC Education Team Newsletter is issued quarterly, on the first Friday of each quarter. The next newsletter will be published on 2nd May 2025.
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