Park and Broomfield Surgeries
The practice has infection control leads who are Dr Hugh Matthews and Dr Jeremy Carter
The infection control link nurses are Sheona Boyle, Caroline Kemp and Emily Lock.
An annual audit is undertaken with a representative from Infection Prevention solutions which is an external Infection Control Company who advise of any changes which need to be made to meet the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice and related guidance.
Risk assessments are carried out annually in relation to infection control and prevention.
Every member of staff undergoes annual Infection Control Training including Hand Hygiene
Regular audits are carried out annually for waste and sharps bins use and their safe disposal.
There are cleaning policies in place for our regular cleaners from Guardian Healthcare and regular inspection spot checks are performed.
The practice also carries out water safety checks to prevent Legionella and ensure the water supply does not pose a risk to staff or patients.
All staff are screened to make sure they are up to date on their immunisations and that regular boosters are received.
In line with NHS Cleaning Specifications disposable curtains are changed every 6 months in treatment rooms and 12 months in doctors rooms unless they are visibly soiled.
There is an Infection Control Policy which is in date and updated annually and amended as needed according to guidance and legislation changes.
All staff have online access to this so they can be aware of their roles and responsibilities.