10 Appendix Example IPC Programme Practice annual infection control programme April (add year) (add year) –March Patient safety is a key objective of the practice philosophy and preventing infections is integral to this. The practice principle, medical, nursing and healthcare staff and all attached staff will work together to ensure an environment that is safe and clean and patients are protected from identifiable risks of acquiring infections. Objective Action Lead Reporting Outcome frequency There are systems to manage There is an infection prevention PM and monitor the prevention programme in place At practice and control of infection. An annual will take place governance There is a nominated lead for infection PM/ meeting prevention and control. Practice There are the appropriate polices IPC lead procedures and guidance in place to provide a clean, safe environment Annual review An annual statement will be presented to the practice (date) Practice Annually (date- IPC lead after April each year) There is a training programme All new staff will have infection Practice A record of training in place prevention training as part of their IPC lead will be kept and induction and reviewed every 6 All new staff will have hand hygiene Practice months. training manager All clinical staff will have two yearly infection prevention training which will include hand hygiene training
10 Appendix Example IPC Programme Practice annual infection control programme April (add year) –March (add year) Patient safety is a key objective of the practice philosophy and preventing infections is integral to this. The practice principle, medical, nursing and healthcare staff and all attached staff will work together to ensure an environment that is safe and clean and patients are protected from identifiable risks of acquiring infections. Objective Action Lead Reporting frequency Outcome There are systems to manage and monitor the prevention and control of infection. There is an infection prevention programme in place An annual will take place There is a nominated lead for infection prevention and control. There are the appropriate polices procedures and guidance in place to provide a clean, safe environment An annual statement will be presented to the practice (date) PM PM/ Practice IPC lead Practice IPC lead At practice governance meeting Annual review Annually (date- after April each year) There is a training programme in place All new staff will have infection prevention training as part of their induction All new staff will have hand hygiene training All clinical staff will have two yearly infection prevention training which will include hand hygiene training Practice IPC lead and Practice manager A record of training will be kept and reviewed every 6 months.