appropriate immunisations have been given.) Has the issue of immunity to Department of Health (2003) "Chickenpox (varicella) EQR 4 immunisation for healthcare workers" Measles, Rubella and Varicella in clinical staff been considered in the practice and a risk assessment undertaken? Section 3: Environment Standard: The environment is designed and managed to minimise reservoirs for microorganisms and reduce the risk of cross-infection to patients, staff and visitors. Questions EQR / Yes No N/A Remedial action to resolve problem Rationale / Resources BP () () () Are all areas including clinical National Patient Safety Agency - The national specifications 1 EQR for cleanliness in the NHS: Guidance on setting and areas and equipment visibly measuring cleanliness outcomes in primary care medical clean and free from and dental premises. extraneous items? Department of Health - Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and related guidance (2015):Criterion 2 National Patient Safety Agency- National specifications for cleanliness: primary medical and dental premises (2010) National Patient Safety Agency - Primary Care Cleaning Audit Score Sheet (2010) Are there comprehensive Department of Health - Health and Social Care Act 2008 2 EQR Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare written specifications for associated infections and related guidance (2015): Criterion cleaning the environment and 2 equipment in the practice? Are there up to date cleaning Department of Health - Health and Social Care Act 2008 3 EQR Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare schedules which includes associated infections and related guidance (2015): Criterion regular cleaning of clinical, 2 admin and sanitary areas (e.g. toilets, fans, air conditioners,
appropriate immunisations have been given.) 4 Has the issue of immunity to Measles, Rubella and Varicella in clinical staff been considered in the practice and a risk assessment undertaken? EQR Department of Health (2003) "Chickenpox (varicella) immunisation for healthcare workers" Section 3: Environment Standard: The environment is designed and managed to minimise reservoirs for microorganisms and reduce the risk of cross-infection to patients, staff and visitors. Questions EQR / BP Yes () No () N/A () Remedial action to resolve problem Rationale / Resources 1 Are all areas including clinical areas and equipment visibly clean and free from extraneous items? EQR National Patient Safety Agency - The national specifications for cleanliness in the NHS: Guidance on setting and measuring cleanliness outcomes in primary care medical and dental premises. Department of Health - Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and related guidance (2015):Criterion 2 National Patient Safety Agency- National specifications for cleanliness: primary medical and dental premises (2010) National Patient Safety Agency - Primary Care Cleaning Audit Score Sheet (2010) 2 Are there comprehensive written specifications for cleaning the environment and equipment in the practice? EQR Department of Health - Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and related guidance (2015): Criterion 2 3 Are there up to date cleaning schedules which includes regular cleaning of clinical, admin and sanitary areas (e.g. toilets, fans, air conditioners, EQR Department of Health - Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and related guidance (2015): Criterion 2
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