Infection, Protection and Control
Last Updated: Friday, 17 April 2026Christiana Hartley Medical Practice
Infection, Protection and Control
Annual Statement – February 2026
Purpose:
This annual statement will be generated each year, and it will summarise:
- Details of any Infection Prevention and Control Audits, and actions undertaken.
- Any infection control incidents (which would have been reported as a significant event incident within the surgery).
- Details of staff training.
- Any updates of policies, procedures and guidelines.
Background:
The infection prevention and control leads are Dr Adele Farrell, Shelley Wareing (practice manager) and Bethan Ennis (deputy practice manager).
Significant Events:
There were no significant events regarding infection, protection and control in the last 12 months.
Infection Prevention and Control audits carried out during this period are as follows:
o A weekly/monthly/6 monthly cleaning audit is completed.
o Code of practice compliance: Annual Infection Prevention Control Assurance Tool for GP Practice.
o Hand hygiene audit.
o Personal protective audit.
o Aseptic Technique Audit.
o Standard infection control precautions audit – the surgery has achieved a score of 98% this year. This was up by 2.5%, on the previous year, which confirms that we are always trying to maintain and improve infection control standards.
Risk Assessments:
Risk assessments are carried out within the surgery on an annual basis.
The following are some risk assessments that have been carried out.
· Needle Stick Injuries
- Legionella Risk Assessment
- Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs
- Emergency Drugs in Treatment Room
- Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
Staff Training:
All clinical and administration staff have annual infection prevention and control training. Any policy changes would be discussed at staff meetings. There is an Infection Prevention Control board in the administration office, which displays relevant information/guidance for all staff.
Policies, Procedures and Guidance:
Policies are always available to all staff. Policies are updated annually and whenever we receive new guidance.