infection control
Annual Infection Control Statement
It is a requirement of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance that the Infection Prevention and Control Lead produces’ an annual statement with regard to compliance with good practice on infection prevention and control and makes it available for anyone who wishes to see it, including patients and regulatory authorities.
As best practice, our Annual Statement will be published on the Practice website. The Annual Statement should provide a short review of any:
- known infection transmission event and actions arising from this
- audits undertaken and subsequent actions
- risk assessments undertaken for prevention and control of infection
- training received by staff
- review and update of policies, procedures and guidance.
Infection Control Annual Statement Purpose
This annual statement will be generated each year in February in accordance with the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. It summarises:
- Any infection transmission incidents and any action taken (these will have been reported in accordance with our Significant Event procedure
- Details of any infection control audits undertaken and actions undertaken
- Details of any risk assessments undertaken for prevention and control of infection
- Details of staff training
- Any review and update of policies, procedures and guidelines
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead
Thorpe Dental Group has a Lead for Infection Prevention and Control: Rachael Birch.
The IPC Lead is supported by our practice manager: Mechelle Derbyshire.
Rachael and Mechelle keep their training updated on infection prevention practice throughout the year.
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