2024
A site visit was carried out in May 2024 by members of the Infection Prevention and Control team from Wakefield Council. Following the inspection, the Practice scored 94%. There were no significant events in relation to infection control during this period of assessment, however the following action plan was agreed:
- need more foot operated waste bins near the hand washing areas
- worktops in minor ops suite needs to be resealed with sealant
- to acquire copies of cleaning audits and specifications from contract cleaners
- develop a vaccine log of stock in and out
- supply FFP3 face masks for staff in case of a measles outbreak
2024 – Certificate of Recognition
2023
As requested by the local council, we carried out a self-assessment in March 2023 and provided this to them for review. The results were returned as ‘satisfactory’. A full on-site inspection by the Infection Control Team will be carried out next year.
2022
A site visit was carried out in March 2022 by members of the Infection Prevention and Control team from Wakefield Council. Following the inspection, the Practice scored 93%. The following action plan was agreed:
- ensure that PPE is stored in wall mounted racks
- keep a record of when spot cleaning has taken in and around the minor ops suite
- replace the old worn sink in cleaners room
There were no significant events in relation to infection control during this period of assessment
2022 – Certificate of Recognition
2020 to 2021
As a result of the pandemic, no infection control audits were carried out. The Practice continued to maintain a high level of infection prevention control in order to minimise the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
2019
A self-assessment audit was carried out in October 2019 in conjunction with the local authority and the Practice scored 93%. The following action plan was agreed:
- ensure all staff, including cleaners, have completed Infection Prevention and Control e-learning
- ensure that compliance IPC is built into annual appraisals
There were no significant events in relation to infection control during this period of assessment