Criterion 2.1.1.4 (HDS(RMSP)S.2008:2.1.1.4) The use of enablers shall be voluntary and the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the consumer with the intention of promoting or maintaining consumer independence and safety. Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: Finding: Corrective Action: Timeframe (days): (e.g. for 1 week choose 7, for 1 month choose 30, for 6 months choose 180, etc.) NZS 8134.3:2008: Health and Disability Services (Infection Prevention and Control) Standards Standard 3.3: Policies and procedures (HDS(IPC)S.2008:3.3) Documented policies and procedures for the prevention and control of infection reflect current accepted good practice and relevant legislative requirements and are readily available and are implemented in the organisation. These policies and procedures are practical, safe, and appropriate/suitable for the type of service provided. ARC D5.4e, D19.2a ARHSS D5.4e, D19.2a Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: At the request of the DHB the audit team is requested to further look into the policies and procedures around infection control, norovirus management and after hours communication with the hospital, family and DHB. The policies sighted are clearly written and comply with relevant legislation and current accepted good practice. To ensure the provision of a service which is consistently safe the Infection Control Work Instructions have been developed to provide a reference and guide to ensure that best practice is followed at all times in the prevention and control of infections within Metlifecare, including residents and all other personnel. Associated documents include the use of a specialist infection control advisory services’ manual, resources and education as the expert advice for infection prevention and control matters. This manual covers the policies and procedures for the management of outbreaks, including gastroenteritis related illness. The service also has Public Health and Ministry of Health guidelines for outbreak management guidelines for gastroenteritis and guidelines specifically for management of Norovirus. The service implements actions based on the infection control manual and public health guidelines. The infection control officer has taken on the role of the outbreak manager. Families of residents in the care facility were first contacted through
Criterion 2.1.1.4 (HDS(RMSP)S.2008:2.1.1.4) The use of enablers shall be voluntary and the least restrictive option to meet the needs of the consumer with the intention of promoting or maintaining consumer independence and safety. Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: Finding: Corrective Action: Timeframe (days): (e.g. for 1 week choose 7, for 1 month choose 30, for 6 months choose 180, etc.) NZS 8134.3:2008: Health and Disability Services (Infection Prevention and Control) Standards Standard 3.3: Policies and procedures (HDS(IPC)S.2008:3.3) Documented policies and procedures for the prevention and control of infection reflect current accepted good practice and relevant legislative requirements and are readily available and are implemented in the organisation. These policies and procedures are practical, safe, and appropriate/suitable for the type of service provided. ARC D5.4e, D19.2a ARHSS D5.4e, D19.2a Attainment and Risk: FA Evidence: At the request of the DHB the audit team is requested to further look into the policies and procedures around infection control, norovirus management and after hours communication with the hospital, family and DHB. The policies sighted are clearly written and comply with relevant legislation and current accepted good practice. To ensure the provision of a service which is consistently safe the Infection Control Work Instructions have been developed to provide a reference and guide to ensure that best practice is followed at all times in the prevention and control of infections within Metlifecare, including residents and all other personnel. Associated documents include the use of a specialist infection control advisory services’ manual, resources and education as the expert advice for infection prevention and control matters. This manual covers the policies and procedures for the management of outbreaks, including gastroenteritis related illness. The service also has Public Health and Ministry of Health guidelines for outbreak management guidelines for gastroenteritis and guidelines specifically for management of Norovirus. The service implements actions based on the infection control manual and public health guidelines. The infection control officer has taken on the role of the outbreak manager. Families of residents in the care facility were first contacted through
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