| Lynton Health Centre,
EX35 6HA |
Infection Control Annual Statement 2022-2023
Purpose
This annual statement will be generated each year. It will summarise:
- Any infection transmission incidents and any action taken (these will have been reported in accordance with our Significant Event procedure)
- Details of any infection control audits undertaken and actions taken
- Details of any control risk assessments undertaken
- Details of staff training
- Any review and update of policies, procedures and guidelines
Background
Lynton Health Centre has one lead for Infection, Prevention and Control, Clare Hartgen and she is supported by Dr Glen Allaway
The IPC lead keeps updated on infection control and shares necessary information with the team at practice meetings.
Significant Events
In the past year there have been no significant events raised that relating to infection control.
Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are carried out on an annual basis following best practice.
Curtains
The surgery has various blinds both at the windows and in consulting rooms. All blinds to windows are cleaned as per NHS cleaning specifications. Modesty curtains in treatment rooms are disposable and changed every 6 months as per best practice guidelines.
Legionella (Water) Risk Assessment
The practice conducts monthly water safety checks to ensure that the water supply does not pose a risk to patients, visitors or staff.
Staff Training
All staff, clinical and non-clinical, have completed annual training workbooks and had ‘Hand Washing’ Audits undertaken. New members of staff will be required to complete this during their induction period.
Hand Gel
We have introduced a hand gel dispenser in the waiting room for patients to use on entry and exit from the building.
Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
All policies are formally reviewed annually; however all are amended on an on-going basis as current advice changes or needs arise.
Updated by Clare Hartgen 14.07.2022