This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England.
Hands may become contaminated from direct contact with a service user, handling care equipment and contact with the general environment. Hand hygiene is one of the most important procedures for preventing the transmission of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. The aim of this Policy is to promote good hand hygiene amongst staff, to protect themselves and service users from acquiring a healthcare associated infection.
A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Alternatively, a complete set of IPC Policies for Domiciliary Care staff is available to purchase @ £74.99, including postage – details can be found on the flyer and resource order form below.
Page updated: 15/07/2024
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