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INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS FOR ADULT CARE HOMES: A CONSULTATION

Draft Standards for Infection Control in Adult Care Homes and Other Adult Care Services.

STANDARD 3 – Accountability: Infection Control Key Worker (ICKW(s))

Standard Statement

There is a designated Infection Control Key Worker(s) with day to day responsibility for Infection Control.

Rationale

The ICKW(s) is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the infection control programme (ICP) and provides advice on infection control problems and the management of people with infection. Each service has a responsibility to provide adequate infection control function.

Criteria

3.1 There is an Infection Control Key Worker(s)

3.2 The ICKW(s) has access to:

a) Administrative support

b) Information Technology

3.3 The responsibilities and accountability arrangements of the ICKW(s) are clearly defined.

3.4 The ICKW(s) has training in infection control and can provide evidence of relevant

continuing development.

3.5 The ICKW(s) and the appropriate person(s) with responsibility for staff health liaise when dealing with infection control advice relating to the:

a) Health and safety of care workers

b) Transmission of infection between care workers and other person(s)

3.6 The Chief Executive/ Owner (Service Provider) or authorised deputy and ICKW(s) ensure that there is a functioning mechanism in place for reporting to and collaboration with the local NHS Board Department of Public Health when dealing with incidents or outbreaks of infection.

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