NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023
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.
The Health Technical Memorandum 01-04: Decontamination of linen for health and social care – Social care recommends that healthcare organisations comply with guidance establishing ‘Essential Quality Requirements’ and demonstrate that a plan is in place for progression to ‘best practice’.
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 Care Home settings is available to purchase @ £89.99, including postage – details can be found on the flyer and resource order form.
Updated: 04/05/2023
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