This infection prevention and control policy is designed for:

• Domiciliary care managers overseeing infection prevention strategies

• Compliance officers ensuring regulatory adherence

• Care coordinators and staff responsible for implementing infection control measures.

This infection prevention and control policy outlines the following:

• Key infection transmission routes

• Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs)

• Legislative responsibilities such as adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002

• Effective hand hygiene and decontamination protocols

• Food hygiene standards in domiciliary care settings

• Guidance on assessing and managing infection risks.

This infection prevention and control policy is vital for:

• Reducing infection risks and safeguarding service users and staff.

• Ensuring compliance with CQC requirements and other statutory obligations.

• Enhancing the quality of care provided in domiciliary settings.

• Demonstrating commitment to best practices in infection prevention, thus earning trust from service users and inspectors.

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• Always current - Updated regularly to reflect changes in legislation and best practice guidelines.

• Professional quality - Developed by health and social care compliance professionals.

• Customisable - Easily tailored to reflect your organisation’s branding and operational needs based on your own risk assessment.

• Audit-ready - Designed to streamline inspections and reporting processes.

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