Infection prevention and control means doing everything possible to prevent infection from both developing and spreading to others. The following resources are available to purchase and a selection are free to download and will assist you in preventing healthcare associated infections.
Staff undertaking aseptic techniques should be assessed annually for their level of competency using the competency assessment criteria provided on the tool, this should form part of the person’s personal development plan/appraisal. A copy of their results should be kept...
In order to comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, equipment that comes into contact with the resident, e.g. commodes, must be decontaminated appropriately between...
An annual audit tool to support Care Homes in complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. The audit tool should be completed by a Manager...
An audit tool to provide evidence of a monthly rolling programme of audit for hand hygiene. All staff who have contact with residents should be assessed for hand hygiene technique on at least an annual basis. It shows the key...
An audit tool to support care home staff to identify mattresses and covers in poor condition. Each mattress and mattress cover should be reviewed on a regular basis, which should be based upon a local risk assessment, e.g. monthly, and...
An audit tool to provide evidence of a monthly rolling programme of audit for personal protective equipment (putting on and removing). All staff who have contact with residents should be assessed for their putting and removing technique on at least...
An audit tool to support care home staff to identify pressure relieving cushions and covers in poor condition. Each pressure relieving cushion and cover should be reviewed on a monthly basis. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target: For use in...
An audit tool to support staff in carrying out monthly audits to assess the standard of cleanliness of care equipment. In order to comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control...
A monthly audit tool to support Care Homes in complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. The audit tool should be completed by a Manager...
This IPC Assurance Audit Tool should be used annually to ensure that compliance with IPC Policies for 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) is being monitored and achieved. It is based on the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act:...