Infection control statement

Introduction

This practice is committed to the control of infection within the building and in relation to the clinical procedures carried out within it. This statement has been produced in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and details the practice’s compliance with guidelines on infection control and cleanliness.

The author of this statement is Heidi Shadmy, practice manager

Infection control lead

The practice’s clinical lead for infection control is Dr Raija Blenk, senior GP partner/ Jenna Coulton, practice nurse.

The practice’s non-clinical lead for infection control is Heidi Shadmy, practice manager

The infection control lead has the following duties and responsibilities within the practice:

As a practice, we work together to ensure that safe and effective systems are in place to ensure that staff, patients and other members of the public can be protected from avoidable infections.

We have a written protocol on policies and procedures for infection control pertinent to the activities carried out.

We have a Staff are offered Immunisation protection.

Significant events related to infection control

There have been no significant events relating to infection control at the practice between the dates of 1^st April 2024 – 31^st March 2025

Audits relating to infection control

The following audits relating to Infection Control have been undertaken at the practice between the dates of 1^st April 2024 – 31^st March 2025 and the following recommendations and/or actions plans were produced in response to the findings:

Only one action point to review a refurbishment of the patient waiting room toilet to which we are awaiting instruction to proceed.

A monthly cleaning audit is undertaken by the cleaning contractor, Minister Cleaning.

Risk assessments

Risk assessments are carried out so that any risk is minimised and made to be as low as is reasonably practicable. Additionally, a risk assessment that can identify best practice can be established and then followed.

In the last year, the following risk assessments were carried out/reviewed:

Our risk assessments carried out between 1^st April 2024 – 31^st March 2025:

• General IPC risks
• COSHH
• Cleaning standards
• Privacy curtain cleaning or changes
• Sharps
• Water safety

Practice policies, procedures and guidance relating to infection control

The practice maintains the upkeep of the Infection Control Policy it was updated on the 1^st May 2025 and will be reviewed every three years as well as being amended on an ongoing basis to keep up with changes in regulation etc.

Training relating to infection control

All staff members have received instruction, information or training relating to Infection Prevention and Control at the point of this assessment.

All staff have completed mandatory training.