Infection control audit (IPS) and action plan
One of the 4 infection prevention and control checks in Compliance UK's dental pack, with the fields to record, who usually does it and where it sits in the CQC framework.
What this check is
By default, Compliance UK schedules it every 6 months. You can change the schedule. The practice manager usually does it.
The record is a document or certificate, added as a file or a photo.
- Area
- Infection prevention and control
- Default schedule
- Every 6 months
- Usually done by
- Practice manager
- Evidence kept
- Document or certificate
- Regulation
- Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment
Where it sits in the CQC framework
This check is evidence for 2 CQC quality statements.
Infection prevention and control · Safe
We assess and manage the risk of infection. We detect and control the risk of it spreading and share any concerns with appropriate agencies promptly.
Monitoring and improving outcomes · Effective
We routinely monitor people’s care and treatment to continuously improve it. We ensure that outcomes are positive and consistent, and that they meet both clinical expectations and the expectations of people themselves.
It also maps to Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.