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.
It is recommended that 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...
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. It is recommended that this Audit Tool should be...
An audit tool to provide evidence of a rolling programme of audit for hand hygiene. It is recommended that all staff who have contact with residents should be assessed for hand hygiene technique on induction and at least annually. It...
A suggested editable Action Plan template that Care Homes can adapt. An Action Plan should be completed in the event of non-compliance following an audit. The actions should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound (SMART). The Action Plan should...
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. weekly, monthly,...
An Audit Tool to provide evidence of a rolling programme of audit for personal protective equipment (putting on and removing). It is recommended that all staff who have contact with residents should be assessed for their putting and removing technique...
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 regular 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...