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Infection Control Annual Statement
Purpose
The annual statement will be updated annually. It will summarise:
- Any learning connected to cases of C. difficile infection and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus blood stream infections and actions undertaken
- The annual infection control audit summary and actions undertaken
- Infection Control risk assessments and actions undertaken
- Details of staff training (both as part of induction and annual training) with regards to infection prevention and control
- Details of infection control advice to patients
- Any review and update of policies, procedures and guidelines
Responsible Persons
Lead for Infection Prevention: Ruby Mayne
Supported by Nursing and Management Team
Significant Events
Detailed post infection reviews are carried out across the whole health economy for cases of C. difficile infection and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood stream infections. This includes reviewing the care given by the GP and other primary care colleagues. Any learning is identified and fed back to the surgery for actioning.
- Number of C. difficile reviewed: 0
- Number of MRSA blood stream infections reviewed: 0
Audits
Shared learning from audits in this financial year includes:
- Dusting needs to be done more regularly by cleaners to maintain good standards
Key changes to practice implemented as a result of these audits:
- All cleaning issues to be reported to mitie helpdesk and building manager. Room equipment organised for more efficient cleaning.
- Flooring changes – all carpets removed from clinical areas and corridors.
Staff
- Number of new staff appointed: 0
- Number of new staff completed IP&C induction training: 0
- Number of Clinical staff: 24
- Number of Clinical staff up to date with IP&C annual training: 24
- Number of Non-Clinical staff: 21
- Number of Non-Clinical staff up to date with IP&C annual training: 20
Infection Control Advice to Patients
Patients are encouraged to use the alcohol hand gel/sanitiser dispensers that are available throughout the facility
Patient information is available in the surgery/on the website for:
- Infection Control
- MRSA
- Measles
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Vaccinations and Immunisations
- Healthy Lifestyles (weight loss, smoking cessation)
Policies, Procedures and Guidelines Available to all Staff
- IP&C Policies (NHS Harrogate District IP&C policies)
- SCAN Guidance
- Water Safety