Infection Prevention and Control Policy Statement

Selhurst Medical Centre is committed to providing safe and effective care routinely and consistently in clean and managed premises in order to minimise the risk of infection. Systems in place will provide assurance of compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations (2014) and specifically with partial compliance with the fundamental standards contained in:

• Regulation 12 – Safe Care and Treatment
• Regulation 15 – Premises and Equipment
• Regulation 18 – Staffing

Standards are achieved by ensuring compliance with the ten criteria of the Code of Practice for the prevention and control of infections (2022).

Responsible Persons:

• Organisation Lead for Infection Prevention and Control – Lead Nurse – Nicola Lakic
• Infection Prevention and Control Lead / Link Practitioner (clinical lead) - Nicola Lakic
• Named Person for Decontamination of Equipment – N/A
• Named Person for Environmental Cleaning – Assistant Practice Manager - Alicija Denius

Names and Contact Details of relevant support staff/organisations:

• IPC Advisor- Infection Prevention Solutions
• ICS/ICB (UKHSA) – South West London ICB
• Prescribing Advisor – Lead GP - Dr R Dabo
• Occupational Health Provider – Arumas Health Services
• Competent Person for Legionella – Nursing Associate - Marta Olejniczak
• Competent Person for Vaccine Fridges - Nursing Associate - Marta Olejniczak
• Contract Cleaners - Clean Heart Service