Are your IPC policies fit for purpose?

What is it about?

Infection prevention and control (IPC)policies are a vital element in ensuring the safest and best-evidence based practice within health and social care organisations. This paper reflects contemporary literature around reviewing, revising and development of organisational IPC policies that fit well with both the organisation while protecting, patients, staff and the public.

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Why is it important?

Many IPC practitioners are charged with developing/reviewing/revising policies but may lack experience of how to start the process. This article demonstrates the process and includes some tables to assist in development of new policies.