National cleanliness standards are explained in the document below. It dates from 2010, however the guidance is still current. Read this as a starting point and use the links below for detailed explanations.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 states that all registered providers must provide adequate infection prevention and control arrangements. This will ensure residents are cared for in a safe and clean environment where the risks of healthcare associated infections are minimised.
Downloads
QNational Advice
QHand Hygiene
QClostridium Difficile (CDI)
QGastroenteritis Outbreaks
For outbreaks in care homes contact CDC team: 0113 3785900
Out of hours advice: 0114 304 9843
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Guidlines for the control of viral gastroenteritis outbreaks in Leeds care homes
- Healthcare waste poster
- Hypochlorite poster
QInfluenza Outbreaks
Notify all influenza outbreaks to Public Health England: 0113 3860300
Out of hours advice: 0114 3049843
QSepsis
QAntimicrobial Resistance
QUrinary Catheters
QAudit Tools
QCare in the last days of life
Infection Prevention and Control Team
Tel: 0113 843 4511
infectioncontrolleeds@nhs.net
Please note that due to the due to the COVID-19 outbreak the team will not be able to respond to all questions or may be much slower to respond. Thank you for your understanding.
COVID-19
Please as soon as possible liaise with the local Public Health England centre as soon as possible via 0113 386 0300 (out of Hours 0114 3049843) if:
- you suspect or have a COVID-19 outbreak (2 or more affected staff or residents)
or
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your care home does not have a current COVID19 outbreak but you have a single suspected or confirmed COVID19 staff or resident
- COVID-19: infection prevention and control guidance Includes PPE, isolation and cleaning guidance
- COVID-19 Admission and Care of Residents during COVID-19 Incident in a Care Home
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)– resource for care workers working in care homes during sustained COVID-19 transmission in England
