The Parish Fields Practice is committed to maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and control to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients, staff, visitors, and contractors.
The practice is committed to meeting the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, including compliance with the Code of Practice on the Prevention and Control of Infections and Related Guidance and the standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Therefore, we recognise our responsibility to minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infections and to provide a safe, clean and hygienic environment in accordance with current legislation, national guidance and best practice standards.
Our practice is committed to:
- Implementing effective infection prevention and control policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- Ensuring all staff receive appropriate training and updates in infection prevention and control.
- Promoting good hand hygiene and standard infection control precautions at all times.
- Maintaining high standards of environmental cleanliness and decontamination of equipment.
- Managing clinical waste, sharps and specimens safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring compliance through regular audits, reviews and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Responding promptly and effectively to incidents, outbreaks or emerging infection risks.
- Working collaboratively with patients, staff and external healthcare partners to support infection prevention initiatives.
All individuals within our organisation share responsibility for infection control and are expected to adhere to these established policies and procedures. This includes yearly training updates and reporting any incidents or concerns promptly.
Here at Parish Fields Practice we strive to provide safe, effective and high-quality care for all those who use our services. This commitment is reviewed regularly to ensure continued compliance with national standards and best practice guidance.
Signed:
Dr A. Varghese (Senior Partner)
Dr N. Wilde (Partner)
Mr S. Round (Manager)
The Parish Fields Practice
3rd August 2026