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.
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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, of audit of compliance. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target: For use by staff in General Practice...
An Annual Audit Tool for hand hygiene technique. All staff who have contact with service users should be assessed for hand hygiene technique on induction and at least annually . It shows the key moments for hand hygiene and the...
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...
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...