Infection Control Policy

As a surgery we are committed to Infection Control and Prevention.

We offer appointments for all of the immunisation programmes.

The Nursing Team undergo yearly training on immunisation/vaccinations and receive training when a new vaccination programme is introduced.

Staff have yearly training to ensure they are up to date with the latest IPC information.  This include yearly hand washing audits.

We have a domestic team to ensure the surgery is cleaned using the correct cleaning products and PPE.

The surgery also has a contract with a pest control company.

We have an isolation room for patient to use if they have an infectious disease (please inform the surgery staff if you feel you would need to use this room).

We do an internal investigation if an Infection Prevention and Control issues arises.  We have not had to undertake any investigation so far.

If you have any concerns on Bethesda Medical Centre Infection Control, please put your concern in writhing for the attention of the IPC Lead.

Alternatively if you have any suggestions that could benefit the practice please also put this in writing for the attention of the IPC Lead.