Time for a clean sweep in general practice?

Proactive measures by the ICGP to help GPs prepare for hygiene audits ahead of the introduction of potential spot checks by HIQA for GP practices are starting to take shape, reports Lloyd Mudiwa. Following suggestions that HIQA may be close to initiating hygiene audits of GP surgeries as it extends patient safety regulation into general practice, Infection Prevention and Control for Primary Care in Ireland, a Guide for General Practice has been produced under the auspices of the National Clinical Programme for Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Prevention, in collaboration with the ICGP. Safe and clean The Chair…