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Purpose

In this section

  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

The aim is for adult care staff and their independent contracted care providers to act consistently and in line with the latest waste management regulations issued by the government to minimise the risks to both people and staff and to reduce the risk of spreading infection.

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