INFECTION CONTROL ANNUAL STATEMENT 2018
Purpose
The annual statement will be generated each year.
It will summarise:
- Any infection transmission incidents and action taken (these will be reported in accordance with our Significant Event procedure
- The annual infection control audit summary and actions undertake
- Control risk assessments undertake
- Details of staff training (both as part of induction and annual training) with regards to infection prevention & control
- Details of infection control advise to patient
- Any review and update of policies, procedures and guidelines.
Background:
Easthampstead Surgery Lead for Infection Prevention /Control is Mrs.Jacquie Keeling, HCA
This team keep updated with infection prevention & control practices and share necessary information with staff and patients throughout the year.
Significant events:
In the past 12 months) there have been no significant events that related to infection prevention & control.
Audits:
An Infection control audit is undertaken every month, to ensure the Surgery is kept clean and to minimise infection.
Risk Assessments:
Regular risk assessments are undertaken to minimise the risk of infection and to ensure the safety of patients and staff. The following risk assessments related to infection prevention & control have been completed in the past year and appropriate actions have been taken:
- Provision and cleaning of toys. Due to flu being around, all toys have been removed from the surgery.
- Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). Data sheets are current
- Disposal of clinical waste is now tied via swan-necking and cable ties
- Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and occupational infections no HAI have been reported
- Sharps injury No sharps injuries have been reported
- Use of personal protective clothing/equipment Gloves and aprons are appropriately used
- Risk of body fluid spills. Should a sample or blood be spilt there are spllillage kits on site
- Legionella risk assessment an assessment is carried out annually and water temperatures checked monthly
Staff training:
All new members of staff who have joined Easthampstead Surgery.in the past 12-months have received infection control and hand-washing training.
100% of the Practice Clinical staff completed their annual infection prevention & control update training via Blue Stream Academy.
100% of the Practice non-clinical staff completed their annual infection prevention & control update training via Blue Stream Academy
Infection Control Advice to Patients:
Patients are encouraged to use the alcohol hand gel/sanitiser dispensers that are available throughout the Surgery.
There are leaflets/posters available in the Surgery on:
- MRSA - Noroviru
- Chickenpox & shingles
- Influenza viruses and the need for the influenza vaccinations
- The importance of immunisations (e.g. in childhood and in preparation for overseas travel
- Recognising symptoms of TB
Policies, procedures and guidelines.
Documents related to infection prevention & control are reviewed in line with national and local guidance changes and are updated 2-yearly (or sooner in the event on new guidance).