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Community Loans of Equipment (1)

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  1. 1
    Policy Statement
  2. 2
    Purpose
  3. 3
    Scope
  4. 4
    Definitions
  5. 5
    Legal Context
  6. 6
    Hand Care see appendix 1- Hand washing technique
  7. 7
    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  8. 8
    Infectious Conditions
  9. 9
    Particular Infectious Conditions
  10. 10
    Handling of Body Products
  11. 11
    Disposal of Waste
  1. 12
    Accidents and Similar Incidents
  2. 13
    Infestations
  3. 14
    Community Loans of Equipment
  4. 15
    Community Loans of Equipment (1)
  5. 16
    Specialist Advice
  6. 17
    Implementation
  7. 18
    Monitoring and Review
  8. 19
    Appendix 1– Recommended Hand Washing Technique
  9. 20
    Appendix 2 - Dress Code for Domiciliary Care Workers
  10. 21
    Policy Details

Policy Statement:

15.1    Staff must conform to the requirements of the Food Hygiene Regulations 1995 and the Food safety Act 1990. All new staff involved in the handling of food should complete a food hygiene module within their induction programme.

Practice Guidance:

15.2    Training and advice on food hygiene is an integral part of induction training for all care staff. Refresher training is recommended every three years.

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