Donning and Doffing PPE Policy for Domiciliary Care Providers

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    Donning and Doffing PPE Policy for Domiciliary Care Providers - ComplyPlus™ -

    This donning and doffing PPE policy is a comprehensive resource designed for domiciliary care providers to ensure the safety of service users and staff through proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage. It is developed in line with current legislation and best practices and provides a structured approach to infection prevention and control.

    Who is this policy for?

    This policy is ideal for domiciliary care managers, frontline staff, compliance officers, and supervisors responsible for infection prevention and safe operational practices. It is also suitable for private contractors, volunteers, and temporary staff working in domiciliary care settings.

    What the policy covers

    This donning and doffing PPE policy includes:

    • Guidelines for the effective donning (putting on) and doffing (removing) of PPE

    • Detailed instructions for using PPE to prevent the spread of infection

    • Compliance requirements for health and safety standards, including hand hygiene and safe disposal practices

    • Training protocols for staff to ensure competency

    • Monitoring and review mechanisms for continuous improvement.

    Why is this policy crucial?

    Maintaining the highest standards of infection control is essential in domiciliary care settings. This policy:

    • Minimises the risk of infection transmission

    • Ensures compliance with relevant legislation, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and COSHH Regulations 2002

    • Protects the health and safety of staff and service users

    • Supports organisational readiness for CQC inspections and audits.

    Features and benefits of the policy

    The features and benefits of this donning and doffing PPE policy are:

    • Time-saving - Fully customisable policy template, saving valuable time for care providers.

    • Compliance-focused - Aligns with the latest regulations and best practices.

    • Expertly crafted - Authored by compliance professionals with health and social care expertise.

    • User-friendly - Clear step-by-step guidance on PPE usage.

    • Audit-ready - Ensures documentation and practices meet inspection requirements.

    How to access the policy

    You can instantly download this donning and doffing PPE policy from ComplyPlus™, our comprehensive compliance management platform for domiciliary care organisations. With just a few clicks, you can customise and implement it.

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    With a subscription to ComplyPlus™, you receive:

    • Full library access - Unlock the complete suite of domiciliary care policies.

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    FAQs: Homecare donning and doffing PPE policy

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    This policy is designed for domiciliary care managers, frontline staff, compliance officers, supervisors, volunteers, and temporary staff responsible for infection prevention and control practices.
    The policy ensures the correct donning (putting on) and doffing (removing) of PPE to protect staff and service users from infection transmission and to comply with health and safety regulations.
    PPE includes gloves, aprons/gowns, masks, respirators, and eye protection (goggles or face shields).
  • Perform hand hygiene
  • Put on the gown
  • Put on the mask or respirator
  • Put on goggles or face shield
  • Put on gloves
  • Remove gloves
  • Remove gown
  • Perform hand hygiene
  • Remove eye protection
  • Remove mask or respirator
  • Perform hand hygiene again
  • PPE must be disposed of following infection control protocols using appropriate waste bins, ensuring no cross-contamination occurs.
    The policy ensures that PPE is adjusted for individuals with disabilities, religious or cultural requirements, or specific health needs and provides accessible training.
  • During induction
  • Regular refresher courses
  • Ad hoc training when new PPE is introduced, or procedures are updated
  • The policy complies with regulations such as the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.
    If PPE is unavailable, staff must report it immediately to their supervisor and document the incident while alternative measures are implemented.


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