March 2025
This annual statement will be generated each year in March, 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. The statement will be published on the organisation’s website.
The practice has two ICP leads who enable the integration of Infection Control principles into standards of care within the practice, by acting as a link between the surgery and ICB Infection Control Team. Infection control training for all staff is updated at least every 18 months.
Infection transmission incidents (significant events);
In the time covered by this statement, there have been no significant events raised which related to infection control. There have also been no complaints made regarding cleanliness or infection control.
Audits;
The following audits were carried out in the practice; Internal ICP audit 23.5.24 / External ICB audit 13.3.25.
General information;
All staff receive mandatory hand hygiene training within their infection control training. Additional training with hand hygiene kit and light box takes place adhoc.
All staff at risk are offered Hep B vaccination.
A risk assessment in in place and records of vaccination are up to date.
Staff induction programme in place includes ICP.
Fridge temperatures are monitored regularly in line with guidance and any instances of cold chain breach are dealt with in line with local policy.
Legionella risk assessment, water run off, temperature testing and quarterly testing are undertaken as part of scheduled maintenance by CHP (building landlord).
All clinical curtains are replaced every 6 months or sooner if soiled or damaged.
Health & Safety risk assessment and COSHH assessments are undertaken annually.
Policies, procedures and guidelines;
Policies relating to infection prevention and control are available to all staff and are reviewed and updated annually. Additionally, all policies are amended on an ongoing basis as per current advice, guidance and legislation changes.
Rainworth Health Centre