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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 4 – Processes: Planning & Development

Standard Statement

Prevention and control of infection are considered as part of all service development activity

Rationale

To improve quality of care by appropriate decision-making on issues with relevance to infection control.

Criteria

4.1 There is a system in place that ensures where relevant, expert IC advice is sought, particularly in relation to the following:

a) The development of policies/procedures/guidelines relating to engineering and building services and to the purchase of medical devices, furnishing and equipment i.e. being "fit for purpose" with respect to infection control

b) Early stage planning in respect of engineering and building works and the purchase of medical devices, furnishings and equipment i.e. being "fit for purpose" with respect to infection control

c) All stages of the contracting process for housekeeping and other services that have implications for infection control, e.g. cleaning, laundry, clinical waste, catering.

4.2 This standard should also apply to any subcontracted services on the same basis as to local services.

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