Infection Control Annual Statement

Purpose

The annual statement will be generated each year. It will summarise:

• Any learning connected to cases of C. difficile infection and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus blood stream infections  and action 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 & control;                                                
• Details of infection control advice to patients;                                                
• Any review and update of policies, procedures, and guidelines.                                                

Responsible persons 

Lead for Infection Prevention: Vicky Sulley    
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: 1
Number of MRSA blood stream infections reviewed: 0

Audits

Shared learning from audits in this financial year includes:                                            

• Waste audit                                            
• Implementation of an Isolation room                                             
• PAT and Calibration                                             
• Room audit                                             
• Handwashing audit                                             

Key changes to practice implemented as a result of these audits                                            
Report all clenaing issues to contractor via helpdesk and esclate to Building Manager. Contact detail for new supervisor                                            
New room and signage available for any presentation/symptoms deemed infectious. Room cleared of non essentail equipment                                            
Testing of all medical, electrical equipment and fridges. Replacment of fridge with door fault.                                             
Check for cleanliness and quality of equipment - replacement couch sourced.

Staff

Number of new staff appointed: 12
Number of new staff completed IP&C induction training: 12
Number of Clinical staff: 15
Number of Clinical staff up to date with IP&C annual training: 15
Number of Non-Clinical staff: 11
Number of Non-Clinical staff up to date with IP&C annual training: 11

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 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