26.21 Responsibility for infection prevention and control is clearly defined and there
are clear lines of accountability for infection prevention and control throughout
the residential care setting.
26.22 Policies and procedures consistent with current national guidelines on
infection prevention and control systems are used by staff on a daily basis.
These include the safe handling and disposal of healthcare risk waste, dealing
with spillages, provision of protective clothing, raising awareness of residents
and their visitors, hand washing, linen handling, covering of cuts and abrasions
and cleaning of equipment in order to prevent cross contamination. At all
times, the premises is clean, hygienic and free from offensive odours..