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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 9 – Capability: Legislation & Guidance

Standard Statement

The Infection Control Group (ICG) and Infection Control Key Worker(s) (ICKW(s)) have access to up-to-date legislation and guidance relevant to infection control.

Rationale

Access to legislation and guidance is essential for the service to carry out its statutory and mandatory duties and maintain best practice.

Criteria

9.1 The ICG and ICKW(s) have access to all current up-to-date legislation and guidance.

9.2 As a minimum, the ICG and ICKW(s) have access to the key references listed in this document, at Annex G.

9.3 There is a mechanism in place to cascade information in a timely manner to all staff throughout the service.

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