The Old Dispensary Annual IPC Statement April 2017
PeriodUnder Review: Apr 2016 – Apr 2017
Contents
- IPC Team Membership
- Policies, procedures and guidance
- Infection Transmission Incidents
- Significant Events
- Audits
- CQC Inspection Result
- Staff Training
- Future Plans
1. IPC Team Membership
Dr Mark Deverell, IPC Lead
Mrs Rosemary Panton, PM
MS Linda Tuddenham, Practice Nurse
Ms Dee Charlton, HCA
2. Policies, procedures and guidance
All IPC policies and procedures are reviewed annually. All updated policies and procedures are posted on the practice intranet. This IPC statement will be made available on the practice website.
3.Infection transmission incidents
None have been reported on during the review period April 2016– April 2017
4. Significant Events
No significant events involving infection control issues have been reported on during the review period.
5. Audits
The last IPC audit conducted by the Practice was in April 2016. There were no further recommendations made at that point.
Work undertaken 2014/15 – Infection Control
Current practice working has continued with regular routine cleaning, steam cleaning where necessary, reporting requirements of any infection control incidents, routine staff training and annual updates in infection control.
Infection control will always considered during any planned changes or improvements to the practice.
This year we have:
- Received an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission following a full routine surgery visit and inspection in August 2016 with particular mention being made of our infection control measures
- Continued to use a cloud-based monitoring system for tap temperatures for better management of Legionella risk. This ensures that an alarm message would be sent to the practice in the event of any deviation from approved
- Continued with all of our audits as listed below
Auditable records currently in place:
Annual Practice Infection Control Audit
Daily record of cleaning of medical equipment in Practice Nurse Room
Record of cleaning of medical equipment in HCA room
Record of monthly random checks of rooms at practice to check cleaning standards are satisfactory
Records of two-monthly walk through cleaning audit by cleaning contractors of all rooms
Records of steam cleaning of carpets and hard floors undertaken on a regular contract by cleaning contractors in all rooms
Infection incident reporting book in reception for staff to record any incidents – this is checked by HCA.
5. CQC Inspection Result
The Practice underwent CQC Inspection in August 2016 and was rated as Outstanding. Special mention was made of the Practice’s work on infection control and the Practice was commended during the inspection for its work on infection prevention and control, using innovative methods to achieve sustained improvements such as the use of antibacterial materials which we have on walls, seating, window blinds and floor coverings.
6. Staff Training
All staff (both clinical and non-clinical) undergo annual training in infection control relevant to their roles within the practice.
Monthly staff bulletins contain regular reminders on infection control issues.
7.Future Plans
The IPC Team is always keen to hear of any suggestion or ideas which will improve infection control standards at the practice. Members of the team interact on a daily basis and will continue to carry out various audits as listed on cleaning and infection control daily/monthly and annually.