Detergent and water method – general spillages Wearing protective clothing mop up spillage with paper towels or disposable cloths and dispose of items as waste. Clean as thoroughly as possible. This is carried out by the person discovering the spill.  Cover the area with flat pad and inform a member of the housekeeping staff. Report…

Aim: To ensure that no pathogenic organisms are transferred via the hands. This is achieved by decontamination of the hands immediately before and after all direct patient contact, between differing care activities on the same guest and any activity that results in the potential contamination of the hands. Hand washing is viewed as the single…

A safe means for disposal and storage of clinical waste can prevent significant risks to the health and safety of staff, guests and the public and also protects the environment.    Clinical waste can pose potentially significant risks to Leuchie House. As a waste producer Leuchie House is bound by a ‘Duty of Care’ and…

Introduction   The risk of guests, care staff and visitors acquiring a healthcare associated infection at Leuchie House is minimised   Scope This policy is for the use of all Leuchie staff, guests and visitors to the house.   Outcome: Outcome statement 1.1 It is the policy of Leuchie House to ensure that all necessary…