Effective Hand Washing Policy for Domiciliary Care Providers

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    Effective Hand Washing Policy for Domiciliary Care Providers - ComplyPlus™  -

    This effective hand-washing policy is essential to maintaining high hygiene and infection prevention standards in domiciliary care settings. This policy aligns with the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, legal frameworks, and best practices to safeguard service users' and staff's health and well-being. Created by compliance experts, it provides a practical, user-friendly framework to ensure consistent hand hygiene practices.

    Who is this policy for?

    This effective hand-washing policy is perfect for:

    • Domiciliary care providers, managers, and compliance officers.

    • Frontline care workers are responsible for maintaining hygiene standards.

    • Volunteers, contractors, and service user families engaged in care activities.

    What the policy covers

    This effective hand-washing policy covers:

    • Guidelines for effective hand washing and infection prevention.

    • Legal and regulatory frameworks.

    • Step-by-step procedures for hand hygiene using soap, water, and alcohol-based hand rubs.

    • Training and ongoing support to reinforce hygiene practices.

    • Monitoring and compliance measures to ensure adherence.

    Why is this policy crucial?

    Effective hand washing is the single most important method of infection control, essential for:

    • Preventing the spread of infections among service users and staff

    • Protecting vulnerable individuals from cross-contamination risks

    • Demonstrating compliance with legal and CQC hygiene requirements

    • Enhancing the reputation and trustworthiness of your care service.

    Features and benefits of the policy

    The features and benefits of this effective hand-washing policy are:

    • Time-saving - Ready-to-use and fully customisable in Microsoft Word, saving work hours.

    • Up-to-date compliance - Regularly updated to reflect current legislation and best practices.

    • Professional quality - Authored by infection control and compliance experts.

    • Customisable - Easily adapt the policy to meet your organisation’s specific requirements.

    • Inspection ready - Designed to meet inspection and reporting requirements effortlessly.

    How to access the policy

    Gain instant access to this essential policy via ComplyPlus™, our all-in-one regulatory compliance management platform. Download, customise, and implement the policy with just a few clicks.

    Exclusive benefits for ComplyPlus™ subscribers

    As a subscriber, you gain:

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

    • Regular updates - Stay compliant with automatically updated policies.

    • Cost efficiency - Access all policies at a fraction of individual purchase costs.

    • Priority support - Receive expert guidance from our compliance professionals.

    Click here to subscribe to the entire library with over 50 policies and procedures for domiciliary care organisations.

    Subscribe to our domiciliary care policy bundle 

    Simplify your compliance process by subscribing to our complete ComplyPlus™ domiciliary care policy package, offering exceptional value for comprehensive regulatory management.

    Domiciliary care statutory & mandatory training

    Access online statutory and mandatory training courses designed for domiciliary care services. All training packages are peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service.

    Contact our support team

    Do you have questions or need guidance? Fill in this form to contact our support team and discuss your domiciliary care compliance needs.

    FAQs: Homecare effective hand washing policy

    See below the frequently asked questions about effective hand washing policy for homecare.

    This policy ensures domiciliary care providers maintain high hygiene standards, safeguarding service users and staff from infections while meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
    It is suitable for domiciliary care managers, care workers, compliance officers, volunteers, contractors, and families involved in service user care.
    It aligns with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, the Health and Social Care Act, and other infection prevention guidelines to demonstrate compliance.
    Yes, the policy is fully editable in Microsoft Word to adapt to your specific branding and operational needs based on your own risk assessment.
    It provides a comprehensive framework covering legal compliance, training requirements, and step-by-step hand hygiene procedures tailored for domiciliary care.
    Yes, it includes guidance on induction training, refresher sessions, and resources to support ongoing staff education in infection prevention.
    It saves time, enhances compliance, supports inspection readiness, and demonstrates commitment to the health and safety of service users and staff.
    The policy outlines a clear 10-step procedure for washing hands with soap and water and using alcohol-based hand rubs.
    Yes, it is designed to meet inspection and reporting requirements, helping your organisation confidently pass CQC assessments once fully customised to your organisation's needs based on your own risk assessment.
    The policy is available for instant download via ComplyPlus™, allowing for quick implementation and customisation.


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