IC3 Standard (Universal) infection control precautions policy

Target Audience

All CWP staff

Purpose

Universal precautions recognise that there are simple, key precautions that can be used in the care of all service users which minimise the risk of Infectious agents being transmitted to healthcare workers and or service users. It is a key policy that all Trust staff must familiarise themselves with. This policy has been developed for all Trust employees to be able to refer to regarding the principles of Universal Precautions.

Origin

Policy dates & history