This infection control statement will summarise:
- Any infection transmission incidents and action taken (these will be reported in accordance with our Significant Event procedure)
- The annual infection control audit summary and actions undertaken
- Control risk assessments undertaken
- Details of staff training (both as part of induction and annual training) with regards to infection prevention and control
- Details of infection control advice to patients
- Any review and update of policies, procedures and guidelines
Background
The acting joint leads for Rosemead Surgery Infection Prevention/Control is Sarah Page, Assistant Practice Manager, and Jan O’Shea, Health Care Assistant, supported by Barbara Lansiquot, Practice Manager.
This team keep updated with infection prevention and control practices and share necessary information with staff and patients throughout the year.
Significant Events
In the past 12 months, there have been no significant events that related to infection prevention and control.
Audits
An infection control audit was performed in August 2025 by the Infection Control Team, Frimley Health & Care ICB. Any actions resulting from this are being addressed. There were no key areas of concern noted.
Risk assessments
Regular risk assessments are undertaken to minimise the risk of infection and to ensure the safety of patients and staff. The following risk assessments related to infection prevention and control have been completed in the past year and appropriate actions have been taken:
- Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)
- Disposal of waste
- Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and occupational infections
- Sharps injury
- Use of personal protective clothing/equipment
- Risk of body fluid spills
- Legionella risk assessment
- Hand Hygiene compliance
- Safe management of the care environment
Staff training
Two new staff joined Rosemead Surgery in the past 12 months, and all have received infection control and hand-washing training within 2 months of employment.
100% of the practice clinical staff completed their infection prevention and control update training.
100% of the practice non-clinical staff completed their annual infection prevention and control update training.
The Infection Control Lead ensure they are up to date with local infection control policies and adhere to regular training both face to face and online.
Infection control advice to patients
Patients are encouraged to use the alcohol hand gel/sanitiser dispensers that are available throughout the Surgery. We would also encourage any patients with coughs or potential infectious illness to wear a mask whilst in the surgery.
There are leaflets/posters available in the Rosemead Surgery on:
- Chickenpox and shingles
- Influenza and Pneumonia
- The importance of immunisations for both adult and child.
- Sepsis
- MMR protection
- Whooping cough protection in pregnancy
Policies, procedures and guidelines
Documents related to infection prevention and control are reviewed in line with national and local guidance changes and are updated every two years (or sooner in the event of new guidance).