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The Hierarchy of Controls in Practice

The IP Lead can use the Hierarchy of Controls to help and support the IPC work.  Examples of the controls are as follows Elimination and substitution are best used in the design or development of a process as they can be difficult and expensive actions to adapt into an existing...

Adopting a Multimodal Improvement Strategy

The IP Lead will use many different approaches to influence the behaviour of employees in order to facilitate better outcomes and contribute to positive change in the organisational culture.  Multimodal implementation strategies are a core component of effective IPC programmes and contribute to successful IPC strategies and quality improvement.  You...

Setting Up Clear Roles

The IP Lead is responsible for allocating infection prevention and control tasks to employees. Each task should be allocated according to the employee’s individual strengths and their position in the facility and should be clearly communicated to each employee.  A lack of clear roles can create an ineffective working environment and...

Leading an AMS Programme

The IP Lead has an essential role to play in Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) through implementing best practice in policy development and implementation in order to reduce the risk of MRO/MDROs and the effect they can have on residents’ health.     IP Lead's Role in AMS  The IP Lead will support...

Understanding Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT)

The IP Lead needs to understand the importance of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) in detecting and managing COVID-19 and knowing when and how to collect a sample in order to inform residents and employees. What is it?  A Rapid antigen test (RAT) is a diagnostic tool widely used to detect...

IP Lead and Visitors during an Outbreak

An important part of the IP Lead role is providing education and information to visitors so that they can continue to enter the facility during an outbreak.  Although strict infection control measures are required, it is essential to acknowledge the important advantages ongoing visitor access can provide to residents. By...