Policy Updates

GP - Infection Control

Document Modified Date: 19/06/2020 13:33

Legionella Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: GCH05

This policy has been reviewed with content updated and additional procedures to reflect Legionella risks during the coronavirus outbreak included. Risks have been added from Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other waterborne pathogens when water outlets have not been used or flushed regularly due to temporary closure of the Practice, branch surgery or consulting rooms. Existing references have been reviewed and updated with new references added.

Clusters: General Practitioners GP - Infection Control GP Management and Medications

Document Modified Date: 28/05/2020 17:11

Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Risk Assessment Region:

| Reference: GHR01

Policy has been updated to reflect the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Content has been updated and additional Further Reading and References to COVID-19 have been added. Existing references have been reviewed and updated.

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Document Modified Date: 30/04/2020 13:49

Infection Control and Decontamination Policy and Procedure

Clinical Governance Health and Safety Region:

| Reference: GCH02

Converted to the new QCS format and updated to include new guidance on preventing the risk of cross-infection through the use of portable fans.

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Document Modified Date: 14/04/2020 09:54

Risk Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: GCR01

This policy sets out how staff must approach the management of risks within their team and the Practice. It highlights the need for risk identification, assessment and mitigation. The policy has been reviewed and updated. References have been updated and some additional resources added in the Forms section.

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Document Modified Date: 06/04/2020 11:07

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy and Procedure

COVID-19 Hub Health and Safety COVID-19 Region:

| Reference: GHS10

Updated PPE guidance included in line with PHE recommendation about sessional use of face/eye protection and Fluid-resistant (Type IIR) surgical masks. PHE document added within the ‘Forms’ section to evidence this change.

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Document Modified Date: 10/03/2020 16:13

Water Temperature Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Buildings and Equipment Region:

| Reference: GME04

Policy updated and references checked.

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Document Modified Date: 10/03/2020 12:16

Risk Management Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: GCR02

This policy has been reviewed and includes information regarding the importance of understanding responsibilities with the inclusion of additional sources of support for the workplace. It places more emphasis on ensuring everyone’s involvement with conducting risk assessments and the responsibility of the organisation to ensure that staff have the tools, resources and capabilities to complete risk assessments.

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Document Modified Date: 05/03/2020 13:48

Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: GHS06

This policy provides details about hazard reporting and actions to take for resolution. This has been reviewed and references updated.

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Document Modified Date: 05/03/2020 13:48

Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: GHS06

This policy provides details about hazard reporting and actions to take for resolution. This has been reviewed and references updated.

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Document Modified Date: 14/01/2020 10:27

Health and Safety Policy and Procedure

Health and Safety Health & Safety Region:

| Reference: GHS01

This policy outlines the approach to health and safety covering non-clinical, non-patient facing activities associated with the provision of primary medical services in a general practice setting. The policy scope excludes clinical/nursing incidents which would be covered by professional indemnity insurance. The policy has been updated to have more detailed content focusing on the implications for patients, users and contractors because “at work” actually means ‘on the premises’ and ‘because of what the practice does’. More information and signposting on reporting and notification requirements has also been included.

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