THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital has reduced the risk of infection control after implementing improved measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
A report to Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (HHFT) in March about its risks included the nosocomial spread of Covid-19, which is when the virus is spread inside a hospital.
It stated that if Covid spreads inside hospital “there is a risk of harm to patients and staff and the potential for regulatory action”.
However, the risk of this has been reduced from 16 to 12 because of “improved controls”.
This includes the use of air scrubbers, air quality testing and guidance for staff on ventilating areas regularly.