- Infection transmission incidents:
There have been 0 infection transmission incidents in the last 21 months.
- Infection prevention audits and actions:
23/07/26 Infection Control audit Score 98%
03/07/25: Cleaning Audit Score: 100%
- Risk assessments:
The following risk assessments and procedures are completed to ensure optimum safety of both patients and staff:
Individual staff risk assessments for occupational exposures
Regular cleaning in line with the National standards of healthcare cleanliness guidelines 2025
Regular water testing and flushing for the prevention of legionella
- Staff training:
All staff are required to have annual update on infection control training. We are given protected learning time to enable this to be done in a timely manner.
- Policies and procedures:
We have multiple policies that follow both national and local guidance to reduce and help us to manage the risk of transmissible infections
- Responsibility and review:
The lead for infection prevention and control at Garswood Surgery is Nicola Horrigan. The IPC lead is supported by Edwina Taylor.