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.
Booklet showing some of the resources available for General Practice. A downloadable booklet featuring: Overview of the ‘one-stop-shop’ website Community IPC Policies for General Practice IPC Training events IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for General Practice National Standards of Healthcare...
The following IPC Audit Tools for General Practice are available to download free of charge directly from our website, and the timescales for undertaking an audit are indicated in the title of each. Links to Audit Tools below. SICPs Assurance:...
Staff undertaking aseptic techniques should be assessed annually for their level of competency using the competency assessment criteria provided on the audit tool, this should form part of the person’s personal development plan/appraisal. A copy of their results should be...
National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 Healthcare organisations can decide what audit frequency best monitors safe standards for each functional area. The frequency of audit should be reviewed regularly to meet the changing needs of the service, patients, and the...
Annual audits should be performed for hand hygiene technique for all staff. An Audit Tool which can be used as a rolling programme, e.g. monthly. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target: For use by staff in General Practice Purchase: Available in the...
An exceptional Pack to help with IPC evidence required by the CQC
The National standards of healthcare cleanliness 2025 provide clear advice on what cleaning is required and how organisations, including General Practices, can demonstrate their cleaning services meet these standards. Listed below is a range of resources based on the 2021 version...
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 patients should be assessed for their PPE technique on at least an annual...
This Audit Tool is designed to provide assurance that the Policies and practices relating to the 10 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) are being implemented and adhered to. This is in line with the requirements set out in the Health and...