Safe — readiness assessment

In consultant review
Question 6 of 9Medium risk weighting

How do you prevent and control infection?

Help text

Consider IPC policy, PPE training, outbreak procedures and audit of infection control practice.

How confident are you in this area?

Link existing evidence

Suggested evidence

  • IPC policy
  • PPE training records
  • IPC audit records
  • Outbreak action plans

Risk weighting

This question carries a medium weighting toward your section score because infection prevention & control is an area inspectors frequently scrutinise.

Medium weighting

Consultant comment

Policy and training are in place — overdue IPC audit should be completed.