There is a managed environment, which minimises into the incident reporting system and the quality management system. One the risk of infection to consumers, service registered nurse is the designated infection control nurse with support from the providers, and visitors. This shall be appropriate to clinical team, care managers and the quality manager. The IC team meets the size and scope of the service. three monthly to review infection control matters. Regular audits have been conducted and education has been provided for staff and where required, residents (link 3.5). The infection control programme has been reviewed annually. Standard 3.2: Implementing the infection control FA There are adequate resources to implement the infection control programme at programme Mary Doyle. The infection control (IC) coordinator has maintained her practice by attending infection control updates. The infection control team is There are adequate human, physical, and representative of the facility. External resources and support are available information resources to implement the infection when required. The IC coordinator is part of the DHB IC support group and control programme and meet the needs of the journal club. organisation. Infection prevention and control is part of staff orientation and induction, and the planned education programme. Hand washing facilities are available throughout the facility and alcohol hand gel is freely available. Standard 3.3: Policies and procedures FA The infection control manual outlines a comprehensive range of policies, standards and guidelines and includes roles, responsibilities, procedures, the Documented policies and procedures for the infection control team and training and education of staff. The policies are prevention and control of infection reflect current reviewed and updated at least annually. accepted good practice and relevant legislative requirements and are readily available and are implemented in the organisation. policies and procedures are practical, safe, and appropriate/suitable for the type of service provided. Standard 3.4: Education FA The facility is committed to the education of staff and residents (link 3.5). Education is facilitated by the staff educator with support from the The organisation provides relevant education on infection control coordinator. All infection control training has been infection control to all service providers, support documented and a record of attendance has been maintained. Visitors are staff, and consumers. advised of any outbreaks of infection and are advised not to attend until the outbreak had been resolved. Posters regarding hand hygiene, and cough
There is a managed environment, which minimises the risk of infection to consumers, service providers, and visitors. This shall be appropriate to the size and scope of the service. into the incident reporting system and the quality management system. One registered nurse is the designated infection control nurse with support from the clinical team, care managers and the quality manager. The IC team meets three monthly to review infection control matters. Regular audits have been conducted and education has been provided for staff and where required, residents (link 3.5). The infection control programme has been reviewed annually. Standard 3.2: Implementing the infection control programme There are adequate human, physical, and information resources to implement the infection control programme and meet the needs of the organisation. FA There are adequate resources to implement the infection control programme at Mary Doyle. The infection control (IC) coordinator has maintained her practice by attending infection control updates. The infection control team is representative of the facility. External resources and support are available when required. The IC coordinator is part of the DHB IC support group and journal club. Infection prevention and control is part of staff orientation and induction, and the planned education programme. Hand washing facilities are available throughout the facility and alcohol hand gel is freely available. Standard 3.3: Policies and procedures 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. policies and procedures are practical, safe, and appropriate/suitable for the type of service provided. FA The infection control manual outlines a comprehensive range of policies, standards and guidelines and includes roles, responsibilities, procedures, the infection control team and training and education of staff. The policies are reviewed and updated at least annually. Standard 3.4: Education The organisation provides relevant education on infection control to all service providers, support staff, and consumers. FA The facility is committed to the education of staff and residents (link 3.5). Education is facilitated by the staff educator with support from the infection control coordinator. All infection control training has been documented and a record of attendance has been maintained. Visitors are advised of any outbreaks of infection and are advised not to attend until the outbreak had been resolved. Posters regarding hand hygiene, and cough
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