Infection prevention and control

Quality statement

We expect providers, commissioners and system leaders live up to this statement:

We assess and manage the risk of infection. We detect and control the risk of it spreading and share any concerns with appropriate agencies promptly.

What this quality statement means

• There is an effective approach to assessing and managing the risk of infection, which is in line with current relevant national guidance.
• People are protected as much as possible from the risk of infection because premises and equipment are kept clean and hygienic.
• There are clear roles and responsibilities around infection prevention and control.
• Information about the risk of infection is shared appropriately with relevant partners, including agencies, people using the service and visitors.

I statements

I statements reflect what people have said matters to them.

• I feel safe and am supported to understand and manage any risks.

Subtopics this quality statement covers

• Cleanliness and hygiene (environment and equipment)
• Personal hygiene (staff and people who use services)
• Food hygiene
• PPE
• Vaccination
• Infection management
• Outbreak management
• Infectious diseases
• Waste and clinical specimen management