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Outbreaks of communicable disease Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice. This Policy is designed to support and promote good practice in the investigation, management and control of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents, which may have significant public health...
Patient placement and assessment for infection risk Policy for General Practice The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance states that information about patient’s infectious status should be given to...
All staff must be trained in the correct use and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE). A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Also suitable for use within Dental...
PVL-SA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common bacterium that approximately one in three people carry on their skin or in their nose without causing an infection. Some types of SA produce a...
Respiratory and cough hygiene Policy for General Practice. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the riskof spreading respiratory infections, protecting those in contact with the infected person, e.g. patients staff. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which...
Safe disposal of waste Policy for General Practice The management of healthcare waste is an essential part of ensuring that General Practice activities do not pose a risk or potential risk of infection and are appropriately management. Waste is potentially...
Blood and body fluids, e.g. urine and faeces, may contain a large number of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Contamination or spillages with blood or body fluids should be dealt with immediately, as this may expose staff and others...
Safe management of care equipment Policy for General Practice Management systems should ensure adequate supplies of reusable medical devices. Decontamination of equipment includes reusable medical devices and care equipment. Medical devices and care equipment are essential for safe and effective...
Laundry including uniforms Infection Prevention and Control Guidance (Policy) for General Practice The use of linen, such as blankets, pillowcases, fabric hand towels, in General Practice is not recommended as it is not practical to launder items between each patient....
Safe management of sharps and inoculation injuries Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Sharps include needles, cannulas, stitch cutters, scalpels, razor blades, broken glass, medical instruments, e.g. scissors, and other sharp objects. Sharps which are handled inappropriately or not...