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Policies, Procedures and Cleaning Schedules

The Trust is committed to creating robust systems of infection prevention and control, based on a comprehensive infection control policy which is reviewed at least annually to keep up to date with the latest national guidance.

The Guidance and Procedures for Infection Prevention and Control Policy/Strategy sets out the strategic and policy approach to the prevention and control of infection, and describes the organisational. The document has been designed to clearly identify the line of accountability for infection prevent and control from the Chief Executive to all staff. The document sets the standards expected and the monitoring and educational requirements necessary for their achievement. Our clinicians are supported by the Cleaner Care intranet area, a comprehensive resource for all associated publications, links, advice and guidance.

Please follow the links below to explore policies and procedures further:

• Infection Prevention and Control Policy
• Emergency Ambulance Cleaning Schedule
• PTS Ambulance Cleaning Schedule
• RRV Cleaning Schedule
• Ambulance Deep Cleaning Protocol
• Premises Cleaning Schedule
• Premises Cleaning Schedule (Contracted)
• Premises Deep Cleaning Schedule

The Trust continually update practices and procedures, to ensure they reflect national guidelines and best practice. The links below compare the Infection Prevention and Control Policy against national publications:

• Ambulance Guidelines: Reducing Infection Through Effective Practise in the Pre-hospital Environment
• Essential Steps to Safe Clean Care
• EPIC2: National Evidence-Based Guidelines
• NICE Guidelines
• Winning Ways: Working together to reduce Healthcare Associated Infection
• SABS Clean Hands Save Lives

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